Standards
For Jan chords & key
- Key
- A major
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 24
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“For Jan” is a jazz standard by Kenny Wheeler. Most bands play it in A major, jazz waltz; the tune runs 24 bars in A form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — A major
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
0ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
2Dominant chains
15Different chords
Most used chords
- E7alt×4
- A♯maj7♯11×3
- A7♭9♭13×2
- E7♭9♭13×2
- Am7×2
- Amaj7×2
Frequently asked questions
What key is For Jan in?
For Jan is usually played in A major. For B♭ instruments that is B major, for E♭ instruments F♯ major.
Who wrote For Jan?
For Jan was written by Kenny Wheeler.
What is the form of For Jan?
For Jan has 1 sections (A) with 24 bars in total.
How fast is For Jan played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to For Jan?
The opening bars are A#maj7#11 | E7alt | A7b9b13 | Dm9. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.