Standards
Minoat chords & key
“Minoat” is a jazz standard by Mal Waldron. It is usually played in C minor as a ballad, and the 32-bar AABA form has 4 sections. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence and 3 minor ii–V–i, uses 22 different chords and moves between the key centres C minor and F♯ major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C minor
A
1.
2.
B
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
1Major ii–V–I
3Minor ii–V–i
9ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
2Dominant chains
22Different chords
Most used chords
- G7♭13×6
- Cm7×4
- Cm69×4
- F7♯11×3
- Fm9×3
- B♭7♭9×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
C minor and F♯ major
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Frequently asked questions
What key is Minoat in?
Minoat is usually played in C minor. For B♭ instruments that is D minor, for E♭ instruments A minor.
Who wrote Minoat?
Minoat was written by Mal Waldron.
What is the form of Minoat?
Minoat has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Minoat played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to Minoat?
The opening bars are F7#11 | Fm9 Bb7b9 | Abmaj7#11 | G7b13. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.