Standards
Sea Journey chords & key
“Sea Journey” is a jazz standard by Chick Corea. It is usually played in A minor as a latin, and the 39-bar AABAAC form has 6 sections. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence and 1 minor ii–V–i, uses 18 different chords and moves between the key centres D major and A minor.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — A minor
In
×2A
×2B
A
×2C
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×2Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
1Major ii–V–I
1Minor ii–V–i
2ii–V moves
1Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
18Different chords
Most used chords
- Am♭6×14
- Am×14
- Fmaj7×7
- E7♯9×3
- Am11×2
- G7sus×2
Key centres reached by ii–V
D major and A minor
Frequently asked questions
What key is Sea Journey in?
Sea Journey is usually played in A minor. For B♭ instruments that is B minor, for E♭ instruments F♯ minor.
Who wrote Sea Journey?
Sea Journey was written by Chick Corea.
What is the form of Sea Journey?
Sea Journey has 6 sections (AABAAC) with 39 bars in total.
How fast is Sea Journey played?
The usual groove is Latin.
What are the chord changes to Sea Journey?
The opening bars are Amb6 | Am | Amb6 | Am. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.