Standards
Gentle Wind And Falling Tear chords & key
“Gentle Wind And Falling Tear” is a jazz standard by Gary Burton. Most bands play it in A♭ major, ballad; the tune runs 32 bars in AA form. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence and 6 minor ii–V–i, uses 33 different chords and moves between the key centres D minor, F minor, G♯ minor, D♭ major and B♭ minor.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — A♭ major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Fm7×7
- Fmaj7×5
- B♭m7×5
- C7♯9×4
- A7×4
- C7×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
D minor, F minor, G♯ minor, D♭ major and B♭ minor
Frequently asked questions
What key is Gentle Wind And Falling Tear in?
Gentle Wind And Falling Tear is usually played in A♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is B♭ major, for E♭ instruments F major.
Who wrote Gentle Wind And Falling Tear?
Gentle Wind And Falling Tear was written by Gary Burton.
What is the form of Gentle Wind And Falling Tear?
Gentle Wind And Falling Tear has 2 sections (AA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Gentle Wind And Falling Tear played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to Gentle Wind And Falling Tear?
The opening bars are Fm7 C7#9 | Fm7 B13 | Dmaj7 Fmaj7 | Ebmaj7 Em7b5 A7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.