Standards
Topsy chords & key
- Key
- D minor
- Form
- AB
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Topsy” is a jazz standard by Battle-Durham. Most bands play it in D minor, medium swing; the tune runs 32 bars in AB form. In this atlas it appears on 1 album track.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — D minor
A
B
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Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
0ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
4Dominant chains
9Different chords
Most used chords
- Dm×12
- B♭7×9
- A7×9
- Gm×3
- D7×3
- G7×2
Recorded on these albums
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
Frequently asked questions
What key is Topsy in?
Topsy is usually played in D minor. For B♭ instruments that is E minor, for E♭ instruments B minor.
Who wrote Topsy?
Topsy was written by Battle-Durham.
What is the form of Topsy?
Topsy has 2 sections (AB) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Topsy played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Topsy?
The opening bars are Dm | Bb7 A7 | Dm | Bb7 A7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.