Standards
Shutterbug chords & key
- Key
- G minor
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 20
- Groove
- Up-tempo swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Shutterbug” is a jazz standard by J.J. Johnson. Most bands play it in G minor, up-tempo swing; the tune runs 20 bars in A form. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 1 minor ii–V–i, uses 6 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G minor
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
1Minor ii–V–i
2ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
6Different chords
Most used chords
- Gm7×14
- Cm7×4
- B♭m7×1
- E♭7×1
- Am7♭5×1
- D7♭9♯5×1
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Birk's Works 45% | F minor |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Shutterbug in?
Shutterbug is usually played in G minor. For B♭ instruments that is A minor, for E♭ instruments E minor.
Who wrote Shutterbug?
Shutterbug was written by J.J. Johnson.
What is the form of Shutterbug?
Shutterbug has 1 sections (A) with 20 bars in total.
How fast is Shutterbug played?
The usual groove is Up-tempo swing.
What are the chord changes to Shutterbug?
The opening bars are Gm7 | Gm7 | Gm7 | Gm7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.