Standards
Solar chords & key
- Key
- C minor
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 12
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Solar” is a jazz standard by Miles Davis. Most bands play it in C minor, medium swing; the tune runs 12 bars in A form. Harmonically it contains 3 major ii–V–I cadences, uses 12 different chords and moves between the key centres F major, E♭ major and D♭ major. Its changes follow a 12-bar minor blues.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C minor
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Cm6×2
- Fmaj7×2
- Gm7×1
- C7×1
- Fm7×1
- B♭7×1
Key centres reached by ii–V
F major, E♭ major and D♭ major
Characteristics
- Minor blues
History
"Solar" ( or ) is a composition written by Chuck Wayne and later recorded and copyrighted with small alterations by Miles Davis. It first appeared on Davis's 1954 album Miles Davis Quintet and is considered a modern jazz standard.
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Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Bluesette 33% | B♭ major |
| One Note Samba 25% | B♭ major |
| Wave 21% | D major |
| The Night Has A Thousand Eyes 20% | G major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Solar in?
Solar is usually played in C minor. For B♭ instruments that is D minor, for E♭ instruments A minor.
Who wrote Solar?
Solar was written by Miles Davis.
What is the form of Solar?
Solar has 1 sections (A) with 12 bars in total.
How fast is Solar played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Solar?
The opening bars are Cm6 | Cm6 | Gm7 | C7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.