Standards
Petit Fleur chords & key
- Key
- G minor
- Form
- ABCD
- Bars
- 48
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Petit Fleur” is a jazz standard by Sidney Bechet. Most bands play it in G minor, medium swing; the tune runs 48 bars in ABCD form. Harmonically it contains 2 major ii–V–I cadences and 3 minor ii–V–i, uses 13 different chords and moves between the key centres G minor and B♭ major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G minor
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- D7♭9×16
- Gm×12
- A7♭9×4
- B♭maj7×3
- F7×3
- Am7♭5×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
G minor and B♭ major
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Catch Me 33% | D minor |
| Serenade To A Cuckoo 33% | F minor |
| Tempus Fugit 33% | D minor |
| Airegin 26% | F minor |
| Nature Boy 25% | D minor |
| Bohemia After Dark 24% | G minor |
| Recado Bossa Nova 24% | G minor |
| Chucho 23% | D minor |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Petit Fleur in?
Petit Fleur is usually played in G minor. For B♭ instruments that is A minor, for E♭ instruments E minor.
Who wrote Petit Fleur?
Petit Fleur was written by Sidney Bechet.
What is the form of Petit Fleur?
Petit Fleur has 4 sections (ABCD) with 48 bars in total.
How fast is Petit Fleur played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Petit Fleur?
The opening bars are D7b9 | D7b9 | Gm | Gm. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.