Jazz · 1938 · advanced

Cherokee

by Ray Noble
Key of Bb advanced 5 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

Iiii7VI7ii7V7
BbDm7G7Cm7F7
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BPM 100
Key
Bb
Chords
5
Genre
Jazz
Year
1938

Cherokee Chord Progression Breakdown

Cherokee (1938) is a advanced jazz song that uses the progression I – iii7 – VI7 – ii7 – V7 (Bb, Dm7, G7, Cm7, F7 in Bb).

Analysis

  • I (Bb) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • iii7 (Dm7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color
  • VI7 (G7) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • ii7 (Cm7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color
  • V7 (F7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color

Tags

jazz1930sstandard

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What is the chord progression for Cherokee?

Cherokee by Ray Noble uses the chords Bb, Dm7, G7, Cm7, F7 in the key of Bb.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – iii7 – VI7 – ii7 – V7.

What key is Cherokee in?

Cherokee by Ray Noble is in the key of Bb.

The primary chords are Bb, Dm7, G7.

Is Cherokee beginner-friendly?

Cherokee is rated advanced.

This song features complex voicings and advanced techniques.

What genre is Cherokee?

Cherokee is a jazz song from 1938.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of jazz music.

Can I transpose Cherokee to another key?

Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.