Standards
Progression chords & key
- Key
- F major
- Form
- ABCA
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Up-tempo swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Progression” is a jazz standard by Lee Konitz. Most bands play it in F major, up-tempo swing; the tune runs 32 bars in ABCA form. Harmonically it contains 2 major ii–V–I cadences and 1 minor ii–V–i, uses 18 different chords and moves between the key centres F major and B♭ minor.
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
- G♭maj7×5
- Fmaj7×4
- C7×4
- G7×4
- D7×3
- A7×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
F major and B♭ minor
Frequently asked questions
What key is Progression in?
Progression is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.
Who wrote Progression?
Progression was written by Lee Konitz.
What is the form of Progression?
Progression has 4 sections (ABCA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Progression played?
The usual groove is Up-tempo swing.
What are the chord changes to Progression?
The opening bars are Fmaj7 | Gbmaj7 | Db7#5 | D7 Db7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.