Standards
Just In Tune chords & key
- Key
- C major
- Form
- ABB
- Bars
- 24
- Groove
- Medium-up swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Just In Tune” is a jazz standard by John Abercrombie. Most bands play it in C major, medium-up swing; the tune runs 24 bars in ABB form. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 1 minor ii–V–i, uses 17 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C major
A
B
1.
2.
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
1Minor ii–V–i
3ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
17Different chords
Most used chords
- C7sus×4
- Dm×3
- D7sus×2
- Am7×2
- B♭/D×2
- Dm7♭5×1
Frequently asked questions
What key is Just In Tune in?
Just In Tune is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote Just In Tune?
Just In Tune was written by John Abercrombie.
What is the form of Just In Tune?
Just In Tune has 3 sections (ABB) with 24 bars in total.
How fast is Just In Tune played?
The usual groove is Medium-up swing.
What are the chord changes to Just In Tune?
The opening bars are D7sus | D7sus | Dm7b5 | G7b9. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.