Jazz · 1937 · advanced

Caravan

by Duke Ellington
Key of Cm advanced 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iivV7I7
CmFmG7C7
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BPM 100
Key
Cm
Chords
4
Genre
Jazz
Year
1937

Caravan Chord Progression Breakdown

Caravan (1937) is a advanced jazz song that uses the progression i – iv – V7 – I7 (Cm, Fm, G7, C7 in Cm).

Analysis

  • i (Cm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • iv (Fm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • V7 (G7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color
  • I7 (C7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color

Tags

jazz1930sexotica

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What is the chord progression for Caravan?

Caravan by Duke Ellington uses the chords Cm, Fm, G7, C7 in the key of Cm.

The Roman numeral analysis is i – iv – V7 – I7.

What key is Caravan in?

Caravan by Duke Ellington is in the key of Cm.

The primary chords are Cm, Fm, G7.

Is Caravan beginner-friendly?

Caravan is rated advanced.

This song features complex voicings and advanced techniques.

What genre is Caravan?

Caravan is a jazz song from 1937.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of jazz music.

Can I transpose Caravan 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.