Standards
Little Waltz chords & key
- Key
- F minor
- Form
- AA
- Bars
- 34
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“Little Waltz” is a jazz standard by Ron Carter. Most bands play it in F minor, jazz waltz; the tune runs 34 bars in AA form. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence, uses 13 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — F minor
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Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
1Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
2ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
6Dominant chains
13Different chords
Most used chords
- C7×7
- Fm×5
- G7×5
- C7/E×3
- E♭m6×3
- D♭maj7×3
Frequently asked questions
What key is Little Waltz in?
Little Waltz is usually played in F minor. For B♭ instruments that is G minor, for E♭ instruments D minor.
Who wrote Little Waltz?
Little Waltz was written by Ron Carter.
What is the form of Little Waltz?
Little Waltz has 2 sections (AA) with 34 bars in total.
How fast is Little Waltz played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to Little Waltz?
The opening bars are Fm | C7/E | Ebm6 | Dbmaj7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.