Standards
The Loop chords & key
- Key
- F major
- Form
- AAB
- Bars
- 48
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“The Loop” is a jazz standard by Chick Corea. It is usually played in F major as a jazz waltz, and the 48-bar AAB form has 3 sections. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence and 1 minor ii–V–i, uses 25 different chords and moves between the key centres G minor and F major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — F major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Dm7×7
- Gm7×7
- C7×5
- Fmaj7×2
- D♭dim7×2
- Dm7/C×2
Key centres reached by ii–V
G minor and F major
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
Frequently asked questions
What key is The Loop in?
The Loop is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.
Who wrote The Loop?
The Loop was written by Chick Corea.
What is the form of The Loop?
The Loop has 3 sections (AAB) with 48 bars in total.
How fast is The Loop played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to The Loop?
The opening bars are Fmaj7 | Dm7 | Gm7 | C7 Dbdim7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.