Standards · 1964
Satellite chords & key
- Key
- G major
- Form
- BACA
- Bars
- 36
- Groove
- Up-tempo swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
- Year
- 1964
“Satellite” is a jazz standard by John Coltrane from 1964. Most bands play it in G major, up-tempo swing; the tune runs 36 bars in BACA form. Harmonically it contains 5 major ii–V–I cadences and 3 minor ii–V–i, uses 19 different chords and moves between the key centres E♭ major, G minor and F major. In this atlas it appears on 1 album track.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- D7sus×8
- A♯7×5
- D♯maj7×5
- Gmaj7×4
- C7×4
- F♯7×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
E♭ major, G minor and F major
Recorded on these albums
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Be-Bop 24% | F minor |
| Giant Steps 22% | E♭ major |
| Countdown 21% | B♭ major |
| How High The Moon 21% | G major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Satellite in?
Satellite is usually played in G major. For B♭ instruments that is A major, for E♭ instruments E major.
Who wrote Satellite?
Satellite was written by John Coltrane (1964).
What is the form of Satellite?
Satellite has 4 sections (BACA) with 36 bars in total.
How fast is Satellite played?
The usual groove is Up-tempo swing.
What are the chord changes to Satellite?
The opening bars are Gmaj7 A#7 | D#maj7 F#7 | Bmaj7 D7 | Gm7 C7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.