Standards · 1965

Morning chords & key

Key
A minor
Form
AABA
Bars
32
Groove
Bossa nova
Time signature
4/4
Year
1965

“Morning” is a jazz standard by Clare Fischer from 1965. It is usually played in A minor as a bossa nova, and the 32-bar AABA form has 4 sections. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 9 minor ii–V–i, uses 10 different chords.

Chord changes

Showing in: Concert (C) — A minor

A
Bm7E7
Am7D7
Bm7E7
Am7D7
Dm7G7
Em7A7
Bm7E7
1.
Am7D7
2.
Am7
B
Dm7
Dm7
C6
C6
Dm7
Dm7
E7/B
E7
A
Bm7E7
Am7D7
Bm7E7
Am7D7
Dm7G7
Em7A7
Bm7E7
Am7

Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.

Harmonic analysis

0Major ii–V–I
9Minor ii–V–i
22ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
10Different chords

Most used chords

  • E7×10
  • Bm7×9
  • Am7×9
  • D7×7
  • Dm7×7
  • G7×3

Characteristics

  • AABA song form

History

"Morning" is a Latin Jazz standard written by American pianist/composer/arranger Clare Fischer, first heard on his 1965 LP, Manteca!, Fischer's first recording conceived entirely in the Afro-Cuban idiom, which, along with the Brazilian music he had explored at length over the previous three years, would provide fertile ground for Fischer's musical explorations over the next half-century.

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Frequently asked questions

What key is Morning in?

Morning is usually played in A minor. For B♭ instruments that is B minor, for E♭ instruments F♯ minor.

Who wrote Morning?

Morning was written by Clare Fischer (1965).

What is the form of Morning?

Morning has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.

How fast is Morning played?

The usual groove is Bossa nova.

What are the chord changes to Morning?

The opening bars are Bm7 E7 | Am7 D7 | Bm7 E7 | Am7 D7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.