Standards
Little Niles chords & key
- Key
- G minor
- Form
- AABBA
- Bars
- 64
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“Little Niles” is a jazz standard by Randy Weston. It is usually played in G minor as a jazz waltz, and the 64-bar AABBA form has 5 sections.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G minor
A
×2B
×2·
×2A
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
9Dominant chains
10Different chords
Most used chords
- Gm×9
- Gm6×9
- D7♭9×9
- Ddim7/D♭×8
- E♭dim7/D×8
- E♭7×6
Frequently asked questions
What key is Little Niles in?
Little Niles is usually played in G minor. For B♭ instruments that is A minor, for E♭ instruments E minor.
Who wrote Little Niles?
Little Niles was written by Randy Weston.
What is the form of Little Niles?
Little Niles has 5 sections (AABBA) with 64 bars in total.
How fast is Little Niles played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to Little Niles?
The opening bars are Gm | Gm6 | Eb7 | D7b9. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.