Jazz · 1951 · intermediate

Straight No Chaser

by Thelonious Monk
Key of Bb intermediate 3 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

I7IV7V7
Bb7Eb7F7
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BPM 100
Key
Bb
Chords
3
Genre
Jazz
Year
1951

Straight No Chaser Chord Progression Breakdown

Straight No Chaser (1951) is a intermediate jazz song that uses the progression I7 – IV7 – V7 (Bb7, Eb7, F7 in Bb).

Analysis

  • I7 (Bb7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color
  • IV7 (Eb7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color
  • V7 (F7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color

Tags

jazz1950sbebop

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What is the chord progression for Straight No Chaser?

Straight No Chaser by Thelonious Monk uses the chords Bb7, Eb7, F7 in the key of Bb.

The Roman numeral analysis is I7 – IV7 – V7.

What key is Straight No Chaser in?

Straight No Chaser by Thelonious Monk is in the key of Bb.

The primary chords are Bb7, Eb7, F7.

Is Straight No Chaser beginner-friendly?

Straight No Chaser is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Straight No Chaser?

Straight No Chaser is a jazz song from 1951.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of jazz music.

Can I transpose Straight No Chaser 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.