Standards
Travels chords & key
- Key
- G major
- Form
- AABAA
- Bars
- 43
- Groove
- Even eighths
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Travels” is a jazz standard by Pat Metheny. Most bands play it in G major, even eighths; the tune runs 43 bars in AABAA form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G major
A
1.
2.
B
A
·
·
×2A
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
0Dominant chains
26Different chords
Most used chords
- Gmaj7×12
- C/D×11
- Em×10
- C×7
- B7×5
- G×5
Frequently asked questions
What key is Travels in?
Travels is usually played in G major. For B♭ instruments that is A major, for E♭ instruments E major.
Who wrote Travels?
Travels was written by Pat Metheny.
What is the form of Travels?
Travels has 5 sections (AABAA) with 43 bars in total.
How fast is Travels played?
The usual groove is Even eighths.
What are the chord changes to Travels?
The opening bars are Gmaj7 | Gadd9/B | C C/D | Gmaj7 B7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.