Standards
The Preacher chords & key
- Key
- F major
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 16
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“The Preacher” is a jazz standard by Horace Silver. It is usually played in F major as a medium swing, and the 16-bar A form repeats as one section. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence, uses 13 different chords. In this atlas it appears on 2 album tracks.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — F major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- F6×6
- Bdim7×2
- C7×2
- B♭9×1
- F6/C×1
- G7×1
History
"The Preacher" is a composition by jazz pianist Horace Silver. The original version was recorded by Silver's quintet on February 6, 1955. It was soon covered by other musicians, including with lyrics added by Babs Gonzales. It has become a jazz standard.
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Recorded on these albums
| 1960 | Bing & Satchmo Bing Crosby & Louis Armstrong · “Preacher” |
| 2010 | The Birth Of A Band - Complete Edition Quincy Jones |
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Big Nick 37% | G major |
| Solitude 33% | E♭ major |
| Stormy Weather 28% | G major |
| Bunko 27% | F major |
| It's Only a Paper Moon 23% | G major |
| L.O.V.E. 23% | G major |
| Sentimental Journey 22% | C major |
| A Smooth One 21% | F major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is The Preacher in?
The Preacher is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.
Who wrote The Preacher?
The Preacher was written by Horace Silver.
What is the form of The Preacher?
The Preacher has 1 sections (A) with 16 bars in total.
How fast is The Preacher played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to The Preacher?
The opening bars are F6 | F6 | Bb9 Bdim7 | F6/C. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.