Standards
Prism chords & key
“Prism” is a jazz standard by Keith Jarrett. Most bands play it in G minor, ballad; the tune runs 32 bars in AB form. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 1 minor ii–V–i, uses 35 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G minor
A
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B
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
1Minor ii–V–i
3ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
1Dominant chains
35Different chords
Most used chords
- E7♭9×4
- Bm7×3
- Gm×2
- Em7♭5×2
- Dm7×2
- Cm7×2
Frequently asked questions
What key is Prism in?
Prism is usually played in G minor. For B♭ instruments that is A minor, for E♭ instruments E minor.
Who wrote Prism?
Prism was written by Keith Jarrett.
What is the form of Prism?
Prism has 2 sections (AB) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Prism played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to Prism?
The opening bars are Gm | Gmb6 | Em7b5 | Dbm7b5 Gb7b9. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.