Standards
Hackensack chords & key
- Key
- F major
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Hackensack” is a jazz standard by Thelonious Monk. It is usually played in F major as a medium swing, and the 32-bar AABA form has 4 sections. Harmonically it contains 3 major ii–V–I cadences and 3 minor ii–V–i, uses 9 different chords and moves between the key centres G minor and F major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — F major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- F6×11
- C7×6
- B♭7×4
- Am7×4
- D7×4
- Gm7×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
G minor and F major
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Don't Go To Strangers 26% | B♭ major |
| I Got Rhythm 24% | B♭ major |
| Jitterbug Waltz 24% | E♭ major |
| I Wish I Knew 23% | G major |
| Lily of The Valley 23% | F major |
| Perdido 22% | B♭ major |
| I Cried For You 21% | F major |
| I Love Being Here With You 21% | B♭ major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Hackensack in?
Hackensack is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.
Who wrote Hackensack?
Hackensack was written by Thelonious Monk.
What is the form of Hackensack?
Hackensack has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Hackensack played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Hackensack?
The opening bars are F6 | Bb7 | F6 | Am7 D7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.