Standards
Moonchild chords & key
“Moonchild” is a jazz standard by Keith Jarrett. Most bands play it in E minor, ballad; the tune runs 8 bars in A form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — E minor
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
2ii–V moves
1Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
11Different chords
Most used chords
- C♯m7×2
- G♯m7×2
- Em7×2
- Am7×2
- F♯7×1
- Gdim×1
Frequently asked questions
What key is Moonchild in?
Moonchild is usually played in E minor. For B♭ instruments that is F♯ minor, for E♭ instruments C♯ minor.
Who wrote Moonchild?
Moonchild was written by Keith Jarrett.
What is the form of Moonchild?
Moonchild has 1 sections (A) with 8 bars in total.
How fast is Moonchild played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to Moonchild?
The opening bars are C#m7 F#7 Gdim | G#m7 | Em7 | C#m7 G#m7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.