Standards
Slipped Disc chords & key
- Key
- A♭ major
- Form
- AABACC
- Bars
- 48
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Slipped Disc” is a jazz standard by Benny Goodman. Most bands play it in A♭ major, medium swing; the tune runs 48 bars in AABACC form. Harmonically it contains 6 major ii–V–I cadences, uses 13 different chords. In this atlas it appears on 9 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
- E♭7×16
- B♭7×10
- A♭6×7
- A♭maj7×6
- Bdim7×6
- B♭m7×6
Recorded on these albums
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Don't Get Around Much Anymore 29% | C major |
| Bourbon Street Parade 27% | A♭ major |
| Stormy Weather 27% | G major |
| Je Ne Sais Pas 26% | F major |
| Lulu's Back In Town 26% | E♭ major |
| Baby, Won't You Please Come Home 23% | G major |
| Cheetah 23% | B♭ major |
| Them There Eyes 23% | A♭ major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Slipped Disc in?
Slipped Disc is usually played in A♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is B♭ major, for E♭ instruments F major.
Who wrote Slipped Disc?
Slipped Disc was written by Benny Goodman.
What is the form of Slipped Disc?
Slipped Disc has 6 sections (AABACC) with 48 bars in total.
How fast is Slipped Disc played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Slipped Disc?
The opening bars are Bb7 Eb7 | Abmaj7 Bdim7 | Bbm7 Eb7 | Ab6 F7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.