Standards
Simone chords & key
- Key
- D minor
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 24
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“Simone” is a jazz standard by Frank Foster. Most bands play it in D minor, jazz waltz; the tune runs 24 bars in A form. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 1 minor ii–V–i, uses 16 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — D minor
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
1Minor ii–V–i
3ii–V moves
3Tritone substitutions
1Dominant chains
16Different chords
Most used chords
- Dm7×6
- A7sus×3
- Em7×2
- E♭7♯11×1
- D7sus×1
- A♭7×1
Frequently asked questions
What key is Simone in?
Simone is usually played in D minor. For B♭ instruments that is E minor, for E♭ instruments B minor.
Who wrote Simone?
Simone was written by Frank Foster.
What is the form of Simone?
Simone has 1 sections (A) with 24 bars in total.
How fast is Simone played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to Simone?
The opening bars are Dm7 | A7sus | Dm7 | Eb7#11. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.