Standards
The Jody Grind chords & key
- Key
- B♭ minor
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 12
- Groove
- Even eighths
- Time signature
- 4/4
“The Jody Grind” is a jazz standard by Horace Silver. Most bands play it in B♭ minor, even eighths; the tune runs 12 bars in A form. Its changes follow a 12-bar minor blues.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — B♭ minor
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
1ii–V moves
1Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
4Different chords
Most used chords
- B♭m7×8
- E♭7×2
- A13×1
- B13×1
Characteristics
- Minor blues
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
Frequently asked questions
What key is The Jody Grind in?
The Jody Grind is usually played in B♭ minor. For B♭ instruments that is C minor, for E♭ instruments G minor.
Who wrote The Jody Grind?
The Jody Grind was written by Horace Silver.
What is the form of The Jody Grind?
The Jody Grind has 1 sections (A) with 12 bars in total.
How fast is The Jody Grind played?
The usual groove is Even eighths.
What are the chord changes to The Jody Grind?
The opening bars are Bbm7 | Bbm7 | Bbm7 | Bbm7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.