Standards
Hungaria chords & key
- Key
- G major
- Form
- ABAC
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Medium-up swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Hungaria” is a jazz standard by Django Reinhardt. Most bands play it in G major, medium-up swing; the tune runs 32 bars in ABAC form. Harmonically it contains 2 major ii–V–I cadences, uses 9 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G major
A
B
A
C
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
2Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
2ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
2Dominant chains
9Different chords
Most used chords
- G69×10
- G♯69×4
- E7×4
- D7×4
- Am7×3
- A7×2
Characteristics
- ABAC song form
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Limehouse Blues 29% | A♭ major |
| Strangers In The Night 25% | F major |
| Two Sleepy People 25% | E♭ major |
| Slipped Disc 22% | A♭ major |
| That's Amore (That's Love) 22% | B♭ major |
| Blue (And Broken Hearted) 20% | B♭ major |
| Bye Bye Blues 20% | C major |
| Robbin's Nest 20% | C major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Hungaria in?
Hungaria is usually played in G major. For B♭ instruments that is A major, for E♭ instruments E major.
Who wrote Hungaria?
Hungaria was written by Django Reinhardt.
What is the form of Hungaria?
Hungaria has 4 sections (ABAC) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Hungaria played?
The usual groove is Medium-up swing.
What are the chord changes to Hungaria?
The opening bars are G69 | G69 | G#69 | G#69. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.