Standards
Pensativa chords & key
- Key
- F♯ major
- Form
- AAB
- Bars
- 48
- Groove
- Bossa nova
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Pensativa” is a jazz standard by Clare Fischer. Most bands play it in F♯ major, bossa nova; the tune runs 48 bars in AAB form. Harmonically it contains 4 major ii–V–I cadences and 2 minor ii–V–i, uses 25 different chords and moves between the key centres E minor, D major, C major and A major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — F♯ major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- F♯maj7×8
- G7♯11×4
- Dmaj7×4
- G7×4
- F♯m7×3
- Amaj7×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
E minor, D major, C major and A major
Frequently asked questions
What key is Pensativa in?
Pensativa is usually played in F♯ major. For B♭ instruments that is A♭ major, for E♭ instruments E♭ major.
Who wrote Pensativa?
Pensativa was written by Clare Fischer.
What is the form of Pensativa?
Pensativa has 3 sections (AAB) with 48 bars in total.
How fast is Pensativa played?
The usual groove is Bossa nova.
What are the chord changes to Pensativa?
The opening bars are F#maj7 | G7#11 | F#maj7 | G7#11. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.