Standards
Funkallero chords & key
- Key
- C minor
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 16
- Groove
- Medium-up swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Funkallero” is a jazz standard by Bill Evans. Most bands play it in C minor, medium-up swing; the tune runs 16 bars in A form. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence, uses 8 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C minor
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
1Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
1ii–V moves
1Tritone substitutions
3Dominant chains
8Different chords
Most used chords
- Cmmaj7×6
- D7×3
- G7♭13×3
- B♭m7×1
- E♭7×1
- A♭maj7×1
Frequently asked questions
What key is Funkallero in?
Funkallero is usually played in C minor. For B♭ instruments that is D minor, for E♭ instruments A minor.
Who wrote Funkallero?
Funkallero was written by Bill Evans.
What is the form of Funkallero?
Funkallero has 1 sections (A) with 16 bars in total.
How fast is Funkallero played?
The usual groove is Medium-up swing.
What are the chord changes to Funkallero?
The opening bars are D7 | G7b13 | Cmmaj7 | Cmmaj7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.