Standards
Zingaro (Retrato Em Branco E Preto) chords & key
- Key
- G minor
- Form
- AB
- Bars
- 48
- Groove
- Bossa nova
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Zingaro (Retrato Em Branco E Preto)” is a jazz standard by Antonio-Carlos Jobim. It is usually played in G minor as a bossa nova, and the 48-bar AB form has 2 sections. In this atlas it appears on 1 album track.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G minor
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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
1Tritone substitutions
1Dominant chains
17Different chords
Most used chords
- E♭maj7×7
- Cm7×7
- Gm7×6
- E♭m7×5
- D7♭9/G♭×4
- Fm6×4
Recorded on these albums
| 2026 | Shine (Live at Teatro Estense, Ferrara, 1987) Chet Baker · “Zingaro (Live)” |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Zingaro (Retrato Em Branco E Preto) in?
Zingaro (Retrato Em Branco E Preto) is usually played in G minor. For B♭ instruments that is A minor, for E♭ instruments E minor.
Who wrote Zingaro (Retrato Em Branco E Preto)?
Zingaro (Retrato Em Branco E Preto) was written by Antonio-Carlos Jobim.
What is the form of Zingaro (Retrato Em Branco E Preto)?
Zingaro (Retrato Em Branco E Preto) has 2 sections (AB) with 48 bars in total.
How fast is Zingaro (Retrato Em Branco E Preto) played?
The usual groove is Bossa nova.
What are the chord changes to Zingaro (Retrato Em Branco E Preto)?
The opening bars are Gm7 | Gm7 | D7b9/Gb | D7b9/Gb. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.