Standards
Off Minor chords & key
- Key
- G minor
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Off Minor” is a jazz standard by Thelonious Monk. Most bands play it in G minor, medium swing; the tune runs 32 bars in AABA form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G minor
A
×2B
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
3ii–V moves
1Tritone substitutions
4Dominant chains
16Different chords
Most used chords
- D13♯11×8
- Gm6×6
- Bm7×4
- D7×4
- D♭7×3
- G♭7×3
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Frequently asked questions
What key is Off Minor in?
Off Minor is usually played in G minor. For B♭ instruments that is A minor, for E♭ instruments E minor.
Who wrote Off Minor?
Off Minor was written by Thelonious Monk.
What is the form of Off Minor?
Off Minor has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Off Minor played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Off Minor?
The opening bars are Gm6 | Db7 Gb7 | Bm7 Bb7 | Ebmaj7 D7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.