Standards
Opus De Funk chords & key
- Key
- B♭ major
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 12
- Groove
- Up-tempo swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Opus De Funk” is a jazz standard by Horace Silver. It is usually played in B♭ major as a up-tempo swing, and the 12-bar A form repeats as one section. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 1 minor ii–V–i, uses 10 different chords. Its changes follow the 12-bar blues.
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♭×3
- B♭7×3
- E♭7×1
- Edim7×1
- B♭/F×1
- Dm7×1
Characteristics
- 12-bar blues
History
"Opus de Funk" (sometimes "Opus De Funk") is a composition by jazz pianist Horace Silver. The original version, by Silver's trio, was recorded on November 23, 1953.
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Frequently asked questions
What key is Opus De Funk in?
Opus De Funk is usually played in B♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is C major, for E♭ instruments G major.
Who wrote Opus De Funk?
Opus De Funk was written by Horace Silver.
What is the form of Opus De Funk?
Opus De Funk has 1 sections (A) with 12 bars in total.
How fast is Opus De Funk played?
The usual groove is Up-tempo swing.
What are the chord changes to Opus De Funk?
The opening bars are Bb | Bb | Bb | Bb7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.