Standards
Peri's Scope chords & key
- Key
- C major
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 24
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Peri's Scope” is a jazz standard by Bill Evans. It is usually played in C major as a medium swing, and the 24-bar A form repeats as one section. Harmonically it contains 4 major ii–V–I cadences and 4 minor ii–V–i, uses 14 different chords and moves between the key centres D minor, C major and F major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- G7×8
- Dm7×7
- A7×4
- Cmaj7×4
- Em7×3
- E7♯5×2
Key centres reached by ii–V
D minor, C major and F major
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Dexterity 37% | B♭ major |
| Anthropology 32% | B♭ major |
| Moose The Mooche 32% | B♭ major |
| No Moe 32% | B♭ major |
| Oleo 32% | B♭ major |
| Passport 32% | B♭ major |
| Salt Peanuts 32% | B♭ major |
| Shaw 'Nuff 32% | B♭ major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Peri's Scope in?
Peri's Scope is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote Peri's Scope?
Peri's Scope was written by Bill Evans.
What is the form of Peri's Scope?
Peri's Scope has 1 sections (A) with 24 bars in total.
How fast is Peri's Scope played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Peri's Scope?
The opening bars are Dm7 G7 | Em7 A7 | Dm7 G7 | Cmaj7 A7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.