Standards
Minority chords & key
- Key
- F minor
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 16
- Groove
- Up-tempo swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Minority” is a jazz standard by Gigi Gryce. Most bands play it in F minor, up-tempo swing; the tune runs 16 bars in A form. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 4 minor ii–V–i, uses 13 different chords and moves between the key centres F minor, B♭ minor, G♯ minor and F♯ minor.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — F minor
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Fmmaj7×2
- Fm6×2
- Gm9×2
- C13×1
- Cm9×1
- F13×1
Key centres reached by ii–V
F minor, B♭ minor, G♯ minor and F♯ minor
History
"Minority" is a 16-bar jazz standard in a minor key by Gigi Gryce, first recorded with Clifford Brown in Paris on October 8, 1953. Gryce recorded it again with Art Blakey and on his The Hap'nin's album for Prestige (1960). The song has been recorded over 40 times.
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Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Cheese Cake 23% | C minor |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Minority in?
Minority is usually played in F minor. For B♭ instruments that is G minor, for E♭ instruments D minor.
Who wrote Minority?
Minority was written by Gigi Gryce.
What is the form of Minority?
Minority has 1 sections (A) with 16 bars in total.
How fast is Minority played?
The usual groove is Up-tempo swing.
What are the chord changes to Minority?
The opening bars are Fmmaj7 | Fm6 | Gm9 | C13. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.