Standards
Questar chords & key
- Key
- B♭ major
- Form
- AB
- Bars
- 23
- Groove
- Even eighths
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Questar” is a jazz standard by Keith Jarrett. Most bands play it in B♭ major, even eighths; the tune runs 23 bars in AB form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — B♭ major
In
×2A
B
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
1Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
21Different chords
Most used chords
- B♭maj7×10
- Bmaj7/B♭×6
- E♭maj7/B♭×4
- Am7×3
- G9sus×3
- B♭69×2
Frequently asked questions
What key is Questar in?
Questar is usually played in B♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is C major, for E♭ instruments G major.
Who wrote Questar?
Questar was written by Keith Jarrett.
What is the form of Questar?
Questar has 2 sections (AB) with 23 bars in total.
How fast is Questar played?
The usual groove is Even eighths.
What are the chord changes to Questar?
The opening bars are Bbmaj7 | Bmaj7/Bb | Bbmaj7 | Ebmaj7/Bb. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.