Standards
Gloria's Step chords & key
- Key
- F major
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 20
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Gloria's Step” is a jazz standard by Scott LaFaro. It is usually played in F major as a medium swing, and the 20-bar A form repeats as one section.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — F major
A
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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
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
14Different chords
Most used chords
- Fmaj7×3
- E♭maj7×2
- Dmaj7×2
- D♭maj7×2
- C7♯9×2
- Fm7×2
Frequently asked questions
What key is Gloria's Step in?
Gloria's Step is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.
Who wrote Gloria's Step?
Gloria's Step was written by Scott LaFaro.
What is the form of Gloria's Step?
Gloria's Step has 1 sections (A) with 20 bars in total.
How fast is Gloria's Step played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Gloria's Step?
The opening bars are Fmaj7 | Ebmaj7 Dmaj7 | Dbmaj7 | C7#9. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.