Standards
Phase Dance chords & key
- Key
- B minor
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Even eighths
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Phase Dance” is a jazz standard by Pat Metheny. Most bands play it in B minor, even eighths; the tune runs 32 bars in AABA form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — B minor
A
×2B
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
0ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
5Different chords
Most used chords
- Bm9×12
- A♯maj7♯11×8
- A13sus×4
- G69×4
- A♯maj9♯11×4
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Frequently asked questions
What key is Phase Dance in?
Phase Dance is usually played in B minor. For B♭ instruments that is C♯ minor, for E♭ instruments G♯ minor.
Who wrote Phase Dance?
Phase Dance was written by Pat Metheny.
What is the form of Phase Dance?
Phase Dance has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Phase Dance played?
The usual groove is Even eighths.
What are the chord changes to Phase Dance?
The opening bars are Bm9 | Bm9 | Bm9 | Bm9. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.