Standards · 1958
Nardis chords & key
- Key
- E minor
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
- Year
- 1958
“Nardis” is a jazz standard by Miles Davis from 1958. Most bands play it in E minor, medium swing; the tune runs 32 bars in AABA form. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence, uses 8 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — E minor
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Fmaj7×9
- Em7×6
- Am7×5
- Cmaj7×4
- B7×3
- Emaj7×3
Characteristics
- AABA song form
History
"Nardis" is a composition by American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis. It was written in 1958, during Davis's modal period, to be played by Cannonball Adderley for the album Portrait of Cannonball. The piece has come to be closely associated with pianist Bill Evans, who performed and recorded it many times throughout his career.
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Frequently asked questions
What key is Nardis in?
Nardis is usually played in E minor. For B♭ instruments that is F♯ minor, for E♭ instruments C♯ minor.
Who wrote Nardis?
Nardis was written by Miles Davis (1958).
What is the form of Nardis?
Nardis has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Nardis played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Nardis?
The opening bars are Em7 | Fmaj7 | B7 | Cmaj7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.