Standards
United chords & key
- Key
- F major
- Form
- AA
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“United” is a jazz standard by Wayne Shorter. Most bands play it in F major, jazz waltz; the tune runs 32 bars in AA form. Harmonically it contains 2 major ii–V–I cadences, uses 11 different chords. In this atlas it appears on 1 album track.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — F major
A
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Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
2Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
2ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
4Dominant chains
11Different chords
Most used chords
- Dm×8
- E7♯9×4
- A7♭9×4
- F7×3
- B♭maj7×3
- Cm7×2
Recorded on these albums
Frequently asked questions
What key is United in?
United is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.
Who wrote United?
United was written by Wayne Shorter.
What is the form of United?
United has 2 sections (AA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is United played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to United?
The opening bars are E7#9 | A7b9 | Dm | Dm. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.