Standards
Litha chords & key
- Key
- D major
- Form
- AB
- Bars
- 62
- Groove
- Up-tempo swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Litha” is a jazz standard by Chick Corea. It is usually played in D major as a up-tempo swing, and the 62-bar AB form has 2 sections.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — D major
A
B
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
1Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
15Different chords
Most used chords
- Em7×8
- A♯7sus×8
- Am7×8
- D♯7sus×8
- Dmaj7×5
- Fmaj7♯11×4
Frequently asked questions
What key is Litha in?
Litha is usually played in D major. For B♭ instruments that is E major, for E♭ instruments B major.
Who wrote Litha?
Litha was written by Chick Corea.
What is the form of Litha?
Litha has 2 sections (AB) with 62 bars in total.
How fast is Litha played?
The usual groove is Up-tempo swing.
What are the chord changes to Litha?
The opening bars are Dmaj7 | C#m7 | Bmaj7 | A#m7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.