Standards
Dienda chords & key
- Key
- C major
- Form
- ABA
- Bars
- 43
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“Dienda” is a jazz standard by Kenny Kirkland. Most bands play it in C major, jazz waltz; the tune runs 43 bars in ABA form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C major
In
A
B
·
×2A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
1ii–V moves
1Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
32Different chords
Most used chords
- Gm11×9
- Fadd9/A×8
- F/D♭×8
- G♭maj7♯11×5
- Dm9×2
- B♭/G♭×2
Frequently asked questions
What key is Dienda in?
Dienda is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote Dienda?
Dienda was written by Kenny Kirkland.
What is the form of Dienda?
Dienda has 3 sections (ABA) with 43 bars in total.
How fast is Dienda played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to Dienda?
The opening bars are Gm11 Fadd9/A | Gbmaj7#11 | Gm11 Fadd9/A | F/Db. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.