Standards
Toy Tune chords & key
- Key
- F major
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 28
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Toy Tune” is a jazz standard by Wayne Shorter. Most bands play it in F major, medium swing; the tune runs 28 bars in AABA form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — F major
A
1.
2.
B
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
2Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
20Different chords
Most used chords
- Bm7×6
- B♭m9×3
- Am9×3
- Cm7×3
- D♭/A×3
- B♭m7×3
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Frequently asked questions
What key is Toy Tune in?
Toy Tune is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.
Who wrote Toy Tune?
Toy Tune was written by Wayne Shorter.
What is the form of Toy Tune?
Toy Tune has 4 sections (AABA) with 28 bars in total.
How fast is Toy Tune played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Toy Tune?
The opening bars are Bbm9 Am9 Cm7 Bm7 | Bm7 | Db/A | Bbm7 Bmaj7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.