Standards
No Splice chords & key
- Key
- G minor
- Form
- AB
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Medium-up swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“No Splice” is a jazz standard by Lee Konitz. It is usually played in G minor as a medium-up swing, and the 32-bar AB form has 2 sections. Harmonically it contains 3 major ii–V–I cadences and 3 minor ii–V–i, uses 12 different chords and moves between the key centres G minor, E♭ major and A♭ major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G minor
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Gm7×9
- D7♭9×7
- Am7♭5×5
- E♭maj7×4
- E♭7×4
- Fm7×2
Key centres reached by ii–V
G minor, E♭ major and A♭ major
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To 36% | A minor |
| Bernie's Tune 31% | D minor |
| Blue Bossa 22% | C minor |
| Sway 22% | G minor |
| Red Clay 21% | C♯ minor |
Frequently asked questions
What key is No Splice in?
No Splice is usually played in G minor. For B♭ instruments that is A minor, for E♭ instruments E minor.
Who wrote No Splice?
No Splice was written by Lee Konitz.
What is the form of No Splice?
No Splice has 2 sections (AB) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is No Splice played?
The usual groove is Medium-up swing.
What are the chord changes to No Splice?
The opening bars are Gm7 | Am7b5 D7b9 | Gm7 | Gm7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.