Standards
Laurie chords & key
“Laurie” is a jazz standard by Bill Evans. It is usually played in B♭ major as a ballad, and the 38-bar AA form has 2 sections. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 4 minor ii–V–i, uses 31 different chords and moves between the key centres G minor and E♭ minor.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — B♭ major
A
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Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
4Minor ii–V–i
11ii–V moves
2Tritone substitutions
1Dominant chains
31Different chords
Most used chords
- Am7×4
- Cm7×4
- B♭maj7×2
- E7♭9sus×2
- E7♯5♯9×2
- D7♯5×2
Key centres reached by ii–V
G minor and E♭ minor
Frequently asked questions
What key is Laurie in?
Laurie is usually played in B♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is C major, for E♭ instruments G major.
Who wrote Laurie?
Laurie was written by Bill Evans.
What is the form of Laurie?
Laurie has 2 sections (AA) with 38 bars in total.
How fast is Laurie played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to Laurie?
The opening bars are Bbmaj7 | E7b9sus E7#5#9 | Am7 | Am7 D7#5. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.