Standards
The Maze chords & key
- Key
- E minor
- Form
- AA
- Bars
- 28
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“The Maze” is a jazz standard by Herbie Hancock. Most bands play it in E minor, medium swing; the tune runs 28 bars in AA form. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 1 minor ii–V–i, uses 9 different chords. In this atlas it appears on 2 album tracks.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — E minor
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In
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×2A
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Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
1Minor ii–V–i
6ii–V moves
1Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
9Different chords
Most used chords
- Em7×8
- A/E×4
- Am7×4
- Gm7×4
- F♯m7♭5×4
- A7×4
Recorded on these albums
| 1962 | Takin’ Off Herbie Hancock |
| 2019 | Rubberband Miles Davis · “Maze” |
Frequently asked questions
What key is The Maze in?
The Maze is usually played in E minor. For B♭ instruments that is F♯ minor, for E♭ instruments C♯ minor.
Who wrote The Maze?
The Maze was written by Herbie Hancock.
What is the form of The Maze?
The Maze has 2 sections (AA) with 28 bars in total.
How fast is The Maze played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to The Maze?
The opening bars are Em7 | A/E | Em7 | A/E. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.