Standards
Ligia chords & key
- Key
- B major
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 18
- Groove
- Bossa nova
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Ligia” is a jazz standard by Antonio-Carlos Jobim. It is usually played in B major as a bossa nova, and the 18-bar A form repeats as one section. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence, uses 18 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — B major
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
1Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
4ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
18Different chords
Most used chords
- C♯m7×2
- C7sus×2
- F♯7♯5×1
- D♯m7×1
- Ddim7×1
- C♯m7♭5×1
Frequently asked questions
What key is Ligia in?
Ligia is usually played in B major. For B♭ instruments that is D♭ major, for E♭ instruments A♭ major.
Who wrote Ligia?
Ligia was written by Antonio-Carlos Jobim.
What is the form of Ligia?
Ligia has 1 sections (A) with 18 bars in total.
How fast is Ligia played?
The usual groove is Bossa nova.
What are the chord changes to Ligia?
The opening bars are C#m7 | F#7#5 | D#m7 | Ddim7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.