Standards
Subconscious Lee chords & key
- Key
- C major
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Medium-up swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Subconscious Lee” is a jazz standard by Lee Konitz. Most bands play it in C major, medium-up swing; the tune runs 32 bars in AABA form. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence and 6 minor ii–V–i, uses 11 different chords and moves between the key centres F minor, C minor and B♭ major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Fm7×6
- Cmaj7×6
- Gm7♭5×3
- C7♭9×3
- Dm7♭5×3
- G7♭9×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
F minor, C minor and B♭ major
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Hot House 100% | C major |
| What Is This Thing Called Love 69% | C major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Subconscious Lee in?
Subconscious Lee is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote Subconscious Lee?
Subconscious Lee was written by Lee Konitz.
What is the form of Subconscious Lee?
Subconscious Lee has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Subconscious Lee played?
The usual groove is Medium-up swing.
What are the chord changes to Subconscious Lee?
The opening bars are Gm7b5 | C7b9 | Fm7 | Fm7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.