Standards · 1951
Si Si chords & key
- Key
- F major
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 12
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
- Year
- 1951
“Si Si” is a jazz standard by Charlie Parker from 1951. Most bands play it in F major, medium swing; the tune runs 12 bars in A form. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 3 minor ii–V–i, uses 13 different chords and moves between the key centres D minor, C minor and G minor. Its changes follow the 12-bar blues.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — F major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- F7×4
- D7×2
- Gm7×2
- C7×2
- Em7♭5×1
- A7×1
Key centres reached by ii–V
D minor, C minor and G minor
Characteristics
- 12-bar blues
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Route 66 35% | F major |
| Au Privave 32% | F major |
| Bags' Groove 32% | F major |
| Billie's Bounce 32% | F major |
| Now's The Time 32% | F major |
| Pfrancing (No Blues) 32% | F major |
| Sandu 32% | E♭ major |
| Walkin' 32% | F major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Si Si in?
Si Si is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.
Who wrote Si Si?
Si Si was written by Charlie Parker (1951).
What is the form of Si Si?
Si Si has 1 sections (A) with 12 bars in total.
How fast is Si Si played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Si Si?
The opening bars are F7 | Em7b5 A7 | Dm7 G7 | Cm7 F7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.