Standards
Virgo chords & key
“Virgo” is a jazz standard by Wayne Shorter. Most bands play it in F major, ballad; the tune runs 29 bars in ABC form. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence, uses 27 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — F major
A
B
C
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
1Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
9ii–V moves
8Tritone substitutions
1Dominant chains
27Different chords
Most used chords
- Dm7×4
- E♭7×3
- Gm7×3
- Fmaj7×2
- B♭m7×2
- Dm7♭5×2
Frequently asked questions
What key is Virgo in?
Virgo is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.
Who wrote Virgo?
Virgo was written by Wayne Shorter.
What is the form of Virgo?
Virgo has 3 sections (ABC) with 29 bars in total.
How fast is Virgo played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to Virgo?
The opening bars are Fmaj7 | Bbm7 Eb7 | Dm7b5 Bb7#11 | Amaj7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.