Standards
Katrina Ballerina chords & key
- Key
- G minor
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 48
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“Katrina Ballerina” is a jazz standard by Woody Shaw. Most bands play it in G minor, jazz waltz; the tune runs 48 bars in AABA form. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 2 minor ii–V–i, uses 18 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G minor
A
1.
2.
B
A
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Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
2Minor ii–V–i
2ii–V moves
1Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
18Different chords
Most used chords
- B♭7♯11×7
- F7×6
- D7♯9×6
- Gm7×5
- A♭maj7×4
- B♭7×4
Frequently asked questions
What key is Katrina Ballerina in?
Katrina Ballerina is usually played in G minor. For B♭ instruments that is A minor, for E♭ instruments E minor.
Who wrote Katrina Ballerina?
Katrina Ballerina was written by Woody Shaw.
What is the form of Katrina Ballerina?
Katrina Ballerina has 4 sections (AABA) with 48 bars in total.
How fast is Katrina Ballerina played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to Katrina Ballerina?
The opening bars are Gm7 | F7 | Ebmaj7 | F7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.