Standards
Training chords & key
- Key
- A♭ major
- Form
- AAB
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Training” is a jazz standard by Michel Petrucciani. It is usually played in A♭ major as a medium swing, and the 32-bar AAB form has 3 sections. Harmonically it contains 8 major ii–V–I cadences and 5 minor ii–V–i, uses 18 different chords and moves between the key centres A♭ major, C minor, B major and F minor. In this atlas it appears on 1 album track.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — A♭ major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- E♭7×6
- A♭maj7×6
- B♭m7×5
- Dm7×3
- G7×3
- Cm7×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
A♭ major, C minor, B major and F minor
Recorded on these albums
| 1988 | Homeboy Eric Clapton |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Training in?
Training is usually played in A♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is B♭ major, for E♭ instruments F major.
Who wrote Training?
Training was written by Michel Petrucciani.
What is the form of Training?
Training has 3 sections (AAB) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Training played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Training?
The opening bars are Dm7 G7 | Cm7 | Dbm7 Gb7 | Bmaj7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.