Standards
Nutville chords & key
- Key
- C minor
- Form
- ABA
- Bars
- 29
- Groove
- Medium-up swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Nutville” is a jazz standard by Horace Silver. Most bands play it in C minor, medium-up swing; the tune runs 29 bars in ABA form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C minor
A
B
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
0ii–V moves
1Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
11Different chords
Most used chords
- Cm7×16
- Fm7×3
- A♭7×2
- D♭7×1
- G7×1
- G♭7×1
Frequently asked questions
What key is Nutville in?
Nutville is usually played in C minor. For B♭ instruments that is D minor, for E♭ instruments A minor.
Who wrote Nutville?
Nutville was written by Horace Silver.
What is the form of Nutville?
Nutville has 3 sections (ABA) with 29 bars in total.
How fast is Nutville played?
The usual groove is Medium-up swing.
What are the chord changes to Nutville?
The opening bars are Cm7 | Cm7 | Cm7 | Cm7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.