Standards
Flintstones chords & key
- Key
- B♭ major
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Up-tempo swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Flintstones” is a jazz standard by Hoyt Curtain. Most bands play it in B♭ major, up-tempo swing; the tune runs 32 bars in AABA form. Harmonically it contains 4 major ii–V–I cadences, uses 10 different chords. The bridge uses the cycle of dominants known from Gershwin’s “I Got Rhythm” — so-called rhythm changes.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — B♭ major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- F7×10
- G7×8
- Cm7×8
- B♭maj7×6
- B♭6×4
- B♭7×3
Characteristics
- Rhythm changes
- AABA song form
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Rhythm-a-ning 43% | B♭ major |
| Little Peace In C For You 38% | C major |
| Thriving From A Riff 36% | B♭ major |
| Anthropology 35% | B♭ major |
| Moose The Mooche 35% | B♭ major |
| No Moe 35% | B♭ major |
| Oleo 35% | B♭ major |
| Passport 35% | B♭ major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Flintstones in?
Flintstones is usually played in B♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is C major, for E♭ instruments G major.
Who wrote Flintstones?
Flintstones was written by Hoyt Curtain.
What is the form of Flintstones?
Flintstones has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Flintstones played?
The usual groove is Up-tempo swing.
What are the chord changes to Flintstones?
The opening bars are Bbmaj7 G7 | Cm7 F7 | Bbmaj7 G7 | Cm7 F7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.