Standards
Day Waves chords & key
“Day Waves” is a jazz standard by Chick Corea. Most bands play it in D minor, latin; the tune runs 25 bars in AB form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — D minor
A
B
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
0ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
23Different chords
Most used chords
- Dm7×2
- G♭m7♭5×2
- G7sus×2
- E♭7♯11/G×2
- B♭m×2
- Edim×2
Frequently asked questions
What key is Day Waves in?
Day Waves is usually played in D minor. For B♭ instruments that is E minor, for E♭ instruments B minor.
Who wrote Day Waves?
Day Waves was written by Chick Corea.
What is the form of Day Waves?
Day Waves has 2 sections (AB) with 25 bars in total.
How fast is Day Waves played?
The usual groove is Latin.
What are the chord changes to Day Waves?
The opening bars are Dm7 | Bb | Gm6 | Em7 Fmaj7#11. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.