Standards · 1956
Pannonica chords & key
“Pannonica” is a jazz standard by Thelonious Monk from 1956. Most bands play it in C major, ballad; the tune runs 33 bars in AABA form. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence, uses 23 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C major
A
×2B
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
1Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
12ii–V moves
1Tritone substitutions
6Dominant chains
23Different chords
Most used chords
- A♭7×9
- E♭m7×6
- Dm7×5
- G7×5
- Cmaj7×4
- B♭7×3
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Frequently asked questions
What key is Pannonica in?
Pannonica is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote Pannonica?
Pannonica was written by Thelonious Monk (1956).
What is the form of Pannonica?
Pannonica has 4 sections (AABA) with 33 bars in total.
How fast is Pannonica played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to Pannonica?
The opening bars are Cmaj7 | Ebm7 Ab7 | Dm7 Bb7 | Ebmaj7 A7#11. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.