Jazz Circle

Misty

Composed by Erroll Garner (1954)Form: AABA32 bars4/4beginner

Misty is a beautiful ballad composed by Erroll Garner in 1954. This AABA form features lush, romantic harmony with a mix of major and minor ii-V progressions. The melody is stepwise and lyrical, making it accessible for beginners while offering harmonic sophistication. The bridge provides contrast with a shift to the IV key area.

Ready
80 BPM

Notation

A1A Section (First)
A2A Section (Second)
BB Section (Bridge)
A3A Section (Final)