Standards
Minor Strain chords & key
- Key
- G major
- Form
- AAB
- Bars
- 24
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Minor Strain” is a jazz standard by Bobby Timmons. Most bands play it in G major, medium swing; the tune runs 24 bars in AAB form. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence, uses 11 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G major
A
×2·
×2B
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
1Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
2ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
11Different chords
Most used chords
- Dm11×8
- Cm11×8
- Gm7×2
- Am7×2
- A♯m7×1
- D♯7×1
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| On The Trail 24% | F major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Minor Strain in?
Minor Strain is usually played in G major. For B♭ instruments that is A major, for E♭ instruments E major.
Who wrote Minor Strain?
Minor Strain was written by Bobby Timmons.
What is the form of Minor Strain?
Minor Strain has 3 sections (AAB) with 24 bars in total.
How fast is Minor Strain played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Minor Strain?
The opening bars are Dm11 | Dm11 | Dm11 | Dm11. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.