Jazz · 1935 · advanced

In a Sentimental Mood

by Duke Ellington
Key of Db advanced 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVmaj7V7I
DbGbmaj7Ab7Db
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BPM 100
Key
Db
Chords
4
Genre
Jazz
Year
1935

In a Sentimental Mood Chord Progression Breakdown

In a Sentimental Mood (1935) is a advanced jazz song that uses the progression I – IVmaj7 – V7 – I (Db, Gbmaj7, Ab7, Db in Db).

Analysis

  • I (Db) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IVmaj7 (Gbmaj7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color
  • V7 (Ab7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color
  • I (Db) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home

Tags

jazz1930sswing

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What is the chord progression for In a Sentimental Mood?

In a Sentimental Mood by Duke Ellington uses the chords Db, Gbmaj7, Ab7, Db in the key of Db.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – IVmaj7 – V7 – I.

What key is In a Sentimental Mood in?

In a Sentimental Mood by Duke Ellington is in the key of Db.

The primary chords are Db, Gbmaj7, Ab7.

Is In a Sentimental Mood beginner-friendly?

In a Sentimental Mood is rated advanced.

This song features complex voicings and advanced techniques.

What genre is In a Sentimental Mood?

In a Sentimental Mood is a jazz song from 1935.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of jazz music.

Can I transpose In a Sentimental Mood 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.