Jazz · 1954 · intermediate

Misty

by Erroll Garner
Key of Eb intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

Iiv7VIIIII7
EbBbm7AbC7
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BPM 100
Key
Eb
Chords
4
Genre
Jazz
Year
1954

Misty Chord Progression Breakdown

Misty (1954) is a intermediate jazz song that uses the progression I – iv7 – VII – III7 (Eb, Bbm7, Ab, C7 in Eb).

Analysis

  • I (Eb) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • iv7 (Bbm7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color
  • VII (Ab) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • III7 (C7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color

Tags

jazz1950sstandard

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Misty by Erroll Garner — FAQ

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What is the chord progression for Misty?

Misty by Erroll Garner uses the chords Eb, Bbm7, Ab, C7 in the key of Eb.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – iv7 – VII – III7.

What key is Misty in?

Misty by Erroll Garner is in the key of Eb.

The primary chords are Eb, Bbm7, Ab.

Is Misty beginner-friendly?

Misty is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Misty?

Misty is a jazz song from 1954.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of jazz music.

Can I transpose Misty 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.