Standards
Miyako chords & key
- Key
- A major
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 28
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“Miyako” is a jazz standard by Wayne Shorter. It is usually played in A major as a jazz waltz, and the 28-bar A form repeats as one section. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence and 2 minor ii–V–i, uses 23 different chords and moves between the key centres C major, E minor and D minor.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — A major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- A7×2
- F♯7sus×2
- Dm7×2
- G7♯11×2
- Am7×2
- Bm7×2
Key centres reached by ii–V
C major, E minor and D minor
Frequently asked questions
What key is Miyako in?
Miyako is usually played in A major. For B♭ instruments that is B major, for E♭ instruments F♯ major.
Who wrote Miyako?
Miyako was written by Wayne Shorter.
What is the form of Miyako?
Miyako has 1 sections (A) with 28 bars in total.
How fast is Miyako played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to Miyako?
The opening bars are A7 | A7 | F#7sus | F#7sus. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.