Standards
House Of Jade chords & key
- Key
- C minor
- Form
- ABA
- Bars
- 24
- Groove
- Slow swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“House Of Jade” is a jazz standard by Wayne Shorter. Most bands play it in C minor, slow swing; the tune runs 24 bars in ABA form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C minor
A
B
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
2ii–V moves
5Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
12Different chords
Most used chords
- Cm7×8
- Dm7♭5×4
- D♭maj7×4
- E♭7×4
- F7×4
- D♭7×4
Frequently asked questions
What key is House Of Jade in?
House Of Jade is usually played in C minor. For B♭ instruments that is D minor, for E♭ instruments A minor.
Who wrote House Of Jade?
House Of Jade was written by Wayne Shorter.
What is the form of House Of Jade?
House Of Jade has 3 sections (ABA) with 24 bars in total.
How fast is House Of Jade played?
The usual groove is Slow swing.
What are the chord changes to House Of Jade?
The opening bars are Dm7b5 Dbmaj7 | Cm7 Db7#11 | Eb7 F7 | Db7 Cm7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.