Standards · 1959
Peace chords & key
“Peace” is a jazz standard by Horace Silver from 1959. It is usually played in B♭ major as a ballad, and the 10-bar A form repeats as one section. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence and 3 minor ii–V–i, uses 17 different chords and moves between the key centres G minor, B♭ minor, A major and C♯ minor. In this atlas it appears in 1 transcribed solo.
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♭maj7×2
- Am7♭5×1
- D7♭9×1
- Gm7×1
- C7×1
- Bmaj7×1
Key centres reached by ii–V
G minor, B♭ minor, A major and C♯ minor
History
"Peace" is a composition by jazz pianist Horace Silver which was first recorded on August 29, 1959. It has become a jazz standard. Silver also wrote lyrics for the tune.
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Transcribed solos on Peace
| Ornette Coleman alto saxophone | 126 BPM |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Peace in?
Peace is usually played in B♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is C major, for E♭ instruments G major.
Who wrote Peace?
Peace was written by Horace Silver (1959).
What is the form of Peace?
Peace has 1 sections (A) with 10 bars in total.
How fast is Peace played?
The usual groove is Ballad. Transcribed solos in our data were played at 126 BPM.
What are the chord changes to Peace?
The opening bars are Am7b5 D7b9 | Gm7 C7 | Bmaj7 Cm7b5 F7 | Bbmaj7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.