Standards
Ana Maria chords & key
- Key
- G major
- Form
- ABBC
- Bars
- 46
- Groove
- Even eighths
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Ana Maria” is a jazz standard by Wayne Shorter. Most bands play it in G major, even eighths; the tune runs 46 bars in ABBC form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G major
A
B
×2C
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×2Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
4ii–V moves
1Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
27Different chords
Most used chords
- D♯maj7/G×6
- C7sus×4
- G7♭9sus×4
- G♯m7×3
- A♯/G♯×3
- Gm7×3
Frequently asked questions
What key is Ana Maria in?
Ana Maria is usually played in G major. For B♭ instruments that is A major, for E♭ instruments E major.
Who wrote Ana Maria?
Ana Maria was written by Wayne Shorter.
What is the form of Ana Maria?
Ana Maria has 4 sections (ABBC) with 46 bars in total.
How fast is Ana Maria played?
The usual groove is Even eighths.
What are the chord changes to Ana Maria?
The opening bars are Gmaj7 | D#maj7/G | G7sus | D#maj7/G. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.