Standards
Horace-Scope chords & key
- Key
- D♭ major
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 69
- Groove
- Medium-up swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Horace-Scope” is a jazz standard by Horace Silver. Most bands play it in D♭ major, medium-up swing; the tune runs 69 bars in A form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — D♭ major
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×2A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
12ii–V moves
4Tritone substitutions
4Dominant chains
17Different chords
Most used chords
- A7×9
- E♭m7×8
- A♭7♯5×8
- G13×6
- D♭7♯9×6
- B♭7♭5♯9×5
Frequently asked questions
What key is Horace-Scope in?
Horace-Scope is usually played in D♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is E♭ major, for E♭ instruments B♭ major.
Who wrote Horace-Scope?
Horace-Scope was written by Horace Silver.
What is the form of Horace-Scope?
Horace-Scope has 1 sections (A) with 69 bars in total.
How fast is Horace-Scope played?
The usual groove is Medium-up swing.
What are the chord changes to Horace-Scope?
The opening bars are Dbmaj7 | Em7 A7 | Ebm7 | Abm7 Db7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.