Standards
So Tender chords & key
- Key
- A major
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Even eighths
- Time signature
- 4/4
“So Tender” is a jazz standard by Keith Jarrett. Most bands play it in A major, even eighths; the tune runs 32 bars in A form. Harmonically it contains 3 major ii–V–I cadences and 2 minor ii–V–i, uses 27 different chords and moves between the key centres E major, A♭ major, B♭ minor, D minor and A major.
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
- Amaj7×3
- F♯m7×3
- Bm7×3
- A♯m7×2
- A♯maj7×2
- A7♭13×2
Key centres reached by ii–V
E major, A♭ major, B♭ minor, D minor and A major
Frequently asked questions
What key is So Tender in?
So Tender is usually played in A major. For B♭ instruments that is B major, for E♭ instruments F♯ major.
Who wrote So Tender?
So Tender was written by Keith Jarrett.
What is the form of So Tender?
So Tender has 1 sections (A) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is So Tender played?
The usual groove is Even eighths.
What are the chord changes to So Tender?
The opening bars are Amaj7 | F#m7 | G#m7 | Gm7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.