Standards

Heyoke chords & key

Key
F major
Form
AA
Bars
36
Groove
Jazz waltz
Time signature
3/4

“Heyoke” is a jazz standard by Kenny Wheeler. Most bands play it in F major, jazz waltz; the tune runs 36 bars in AA form.

Chord changes

Showing in: Concert (C) — F major

A
Fmaj7
Fmaj7
Bm7
D♭7
G♭m7
G♭m7
B♭m7
Amaj7
A♭maj7
A♭maj7
Bmaj7
Bmaj7
Dmaj7
Gmaj7
1.
Fmaj7Amaj7
D♭maj7G♭maj7
2.
G♭m7
E♭m11
Amaj7♯11/A♭
Amaj7♯11/A♭
A♭7sus
A♭7sus

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
15Different chords

Most used chords

  • Fmaj7×5
  • G♭m7×5
  • A♭maj7×4
  • Bmaj7×4
  • Amaj7×3
  • Bm7×2

Frequently asked questions

What key is Heyoke in?

Heyoke is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.

Who wrote Heyoke?

Heyoke was written by Kenny Wheeler.

What is the form of Heyoke?

Heyoke has 2 sections (AA) with 36 bars in total.

How fast is Heyoke played?

The usual groove is Jazz waltz.

What are the chord changes to Heyoke?

The opening bars are Fmaj7 | Fmaj7 | Bm7 | Db7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.