Standards
New Picture chords & key
- Key
- B♭ major
- Form
- ABCD
- Bars
- 40
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“New Picture” is a jazz standard by Jimmy Heath. Most bands play it in B♭ major, jazz waltz; the tune runs 40 bars in ABCD form. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 4 minor ii–V–i, uses 28 different chords and moves between the key centres C minor, D minor and B♭ minor.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — B♭ major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- B♭maj7×9
- E♭mmaj7×8
- F7×4
- G7♯9×2
- Cm7×2
- Em7♭5×2
Key centres reached by ii–V
C minor, D minor and B♭ minor
Frequently asked questions
What key is New Picture in?
New Picture is usually played in B♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is C major, for E♭ instruments G major.
Who wrote New Picture?
New Picture was written by Jimmy Heath.
What is the form of New Picture?
New Picture has 4 sections (ABCD) with 40 bars in total.
How fast is New Picture played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to New Picture?
The opening bars are Bbmaj7 | Bbmaj7 | Ebmmaj7 | Ebmmaj7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.