Standards
Song For Strayhorn chords & key
“Song For Strayhorn” is a jazz standard by Gerry Mulligan. It is usually played in D major as a ballad, and the 36-bar AABA form has 4 sections. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence, uses 16 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — D major
A
1.
2.
B
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
1Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
1ii–V moves
1Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
16Different chords
Most used chords
- Dmaj7×13
- Em7/D×6
- Am7×4
- A7sus×3
- G♯7♯11×1
- Gmaj7×1
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Frequently asked questions
What key is Song For Strayhorn in?
Song For Strayhorn is usually played in D major. For B♭ instruments that is E major, for E♭ instruments B major.
Who wrote Song For Strayhorn?
Song For Strayhorn was written by Gerry Mulligan.
What is the form of Song For Strayhorn?
Song For Strayhorn has 4 sections (AABA) with 36 bars in total.
How fast is Song For Strayhorn played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to Song For Strayhorn?
The opening bars are Dmaj7 | Em7/D | Dmaj7 | Em7/D. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.