Standards
Nascimento chords & key
- Key
- C major
- Form
- AAB
- Bars
- 38
- Groove
- Bossa nova
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Nascimento” is a jazz standard by Barry Harris. Most bands play it in C major, bossa nova; the tune runs 38 bars in AAB form. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence and 8 minor ii–V–i, uses 22 different chords and moves between the key centres E♭ minor, B♭ minor, G minor, E minor, C♯ minor and A minor.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Gmaj7×9
- C7×8
- Bmaj7×4
- D7×3
- Fm7♭5×2
- B♭7×2
Key centres reached by ii–V
E♭ minor, B♭ minor, G minor, E minor, C♯ minor and A minor
Frequently asked questions
What key is Nascimento in?
Nascimento is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote Nascimento?
Nascimento was written by Barry Harris.
What is the form of Nascimento?
Nascimento has 3 sections (AAB) with 38 bars in total.
How fast is Nascimento played?
The usual groove is Bossa nova.
What are the chord changes to Nascimento?
The opening bars are Gmaj7 | C7 | Gmaj7 | C7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.