Standards
Question And Answer chords & key
- Key
- D minor
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 56
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“Question And Answer” is a jazz standard by Pat Metheny. Most bands play it in D minor, jazz waltz; the tune runs 56 bars in AABA form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — D 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
3ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
22Different chords
Most used chords
- Dm×9
- Dm♭6×6
- Dm6×6
- Gm7×4
- Dm7×3
- Am7×3
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Frequently asked questions
What key is Question And Answer in?
Question And Answer is usually played in D minor. For B♭ instruments that is E minor, for E♭ instruments B minor.
Who wrote Question And Answer?
Question And Answer was written by Pat Metheny.
What is the form of Question And Answer?
Question And Answer has 4 sections (AABA) with 56 bars in total.
How fast is Question And Answer played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to Question And Answer?
The opening bars are Dm | Dmb6 | Dm6 | Dm7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.