Standards
Inner Urge chords & key
- Key
- G major
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 24
- Groove
- Up-tempo swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Inner Urge” is a jazz standard by Joe Henderson. It is usually played in G major as a up-tempo swing, and the 24-bar A form repeats as one section.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G major
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
0ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
11Different chords
Most used chords
- C♯maj7♯11×5
- F♯m7♭5×4
- Fmaj7♯11×4
- D♯maj7♯11×4
- Emaj7♯11×1
- Dmaj7♯11×1
Frequently asked questions
What key is Inner Urge in?
Inner Urge is usually played in G major. For B♭ instruments that is A major, for E♭ instruments E major.
Who wrote Inner Urge?
Inner Urge was written by Joe Henderson.
What is the form of Inner Urge?
Inner Urge has 1 sections (A) with 24 bars in total.
How fast is Inner Urge played?
The usual groove is Up-tempo swing.
What are the chord changes to Inner Urge?
The opening bars are F#m7b5 | F#m7b5 | F#m7b5 | F#m7b5. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.