Standards
This Is New chords & key
“This Is New” is a jazz standard by Kurt Weill. It is usually played in C minor as a ballad, and the 32-bar AB form has 2 sections. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence and 4 minor ii–V–i, uses 26 different chords and moves between the key centres B♭ minor, C♯ minor, D♭ major, F minor and G♯ minor.
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
- Cm7×3
- B♭m7×3
- E♭m7×3
- Cm6×2
- G7alt×2
- A♭7♭13×2
Key centres reached by ii–V
B♭ minor, C♯ minor, D♭ major, F minor and G♯ minor
Frequently asked questions
What key is This Is New in?
This Is New is usually played in C minor. For B♭ instruments that is D minor, for E♭ instruments A minor.
Who wrote This Is New?
This Is New was written by Kurt Weill.
What is the form of This Is New?
This Is New has 2 sections (AB) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is This Is New played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to This Is New?
The opening bars are Cm6 | G7alt | Cm7 | F7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.