Standards
Reflections chords & key
“Reflections” is a jazz standard by Thelonious Monk. It is usually played in A♭ major as a ballad, and the 32-bar AABA form has 4 sections. Harmonically it contains 7 major ii–V–I cadences and 2 minor ii–V–i, uses 22 different chords and moves between the key centres A♭ major, B♭ minor and F minor. In this atlas it appears on 2 album tracks.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — A♭ major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- B♭m7×14
- E♭7♭9×8
- A♭maj7×7
- G♭7×4
- F7×4
- A♭×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
A♭ major, B♭ minor and F minor
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Recorded on these albums
Frequently asked questions
What key is Reflections in?
Reflections is usually played in A♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is B♭ major, for E♭ instruments F major.
Who wrote Reflections?
Reflections was written by Thelonious Monk.
What is the form of Reflections?
Reflections has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Reflections played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to Reflections?
The opening bars are Ab Gb7 F7 E7 | Bbm7 Eb7b9 | Abmaj7 Bbm7 Bm7 | Cm7 F7b9. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.