Standards
Harlem Nocturne chords & key
- Key
- G minor
- Form
- AABBA
- Bars
- 42
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Harlem Nocturne” is a jazz standard by Hagen-Rogers. It is usually played in G minor as a medium swing, and the 42-bar AABBA form has 5 sections.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G minor
A
1.
2.
B
1.
2.
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
10ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
6Dominant chains
19Different chords
Most used chords
- Gm6×8
- B♭7×8
- E♭7×7
- Cm7×6
- Fm7×6
- B♭m7×4
Frequently asked questions
What key is Harlem Nocturne in?
Harlem Nocturne is usually played in G minor. For B♭ instruments that is A minor, for E♭ instruments E minor.
Who wrote Harlem Nocturne?
Harlem Nocturne was written by Hagen-Rogers.
What is the form of Harlem Nocturne?
Harlem Nocturne has 5 sections (AABBA) with 42 bars in total.
How fast is Harlem Nocturne played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Harlem Nocturne?
The opening bars are Gmmaj7 | Gm7 | Cm7 | Cm7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.