Standards
Night Dreamer chords & key
- Key
- G major
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 16
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“Night Dreamer” is a jazz standard by Wayne Shorter. Most bands play it in G major, jazz waltz; the tune runs 16 bars in A form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G major
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
1ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
8Different chords
Most used chords
- Gmaj7×5
- A♯7/F×5
- D♯maj7×5
- D7♯5♯9×5
- E13sus×2
- F13sus×2
Frequently asked questions
What key is Night Dreamer in?
Night Dreamer is usually played in G major. For B♭ instruments that is A major, for E♭ instruments E major.
Who wrote Night Dreamer?
Night Dreamer was written by Wayne Shorter.
What is the form of Night Dreamer?
Night Dreamer has 1 sections (A) with 16 bars in total.
How fast is Night Dreamer played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to Night Dreamer?
The opening bars are Gmaj7 A#7/F | D#maj7 D7#5#9 | Gmaj7 A#7/F | D#maj7 D7#5#9. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.