Standards
Wayne's Thang chords & key
- Key
- E minor
- Form
- AA
- Bars
- 16
- Groove
- Medium-up swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Wayne's Thang” is a jazz standard by Kenny Garrett. It is usually played in E minor as a medium-up swing, and the 16-bar AA form has 2 sections.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — E minor
A
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
0ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
3Different chords
Most used chords
- Em7×8
- C6×4
- B7♭9♭13×4
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Contemplation 33% | C minor |
| We Will Meet Again 33% | C minor |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Wayne's Thang in?
Wayne's Thang is usually played in E minor. For B♭ instruments that is F♯ minor, for E♭ instruments C♯ minor.
Who wrote Wayne's Thang?
Wayne's Thang was written by Kenny Garrett.
What is the form of Wayne's Thang?
Wayne's Thang has 2 sections (AA) with 16 bars in total.
How fast is Wayne's Thang played?
The usual groove is Medium-up swing.
What are the chord changes to Wayne's Thang?
The opening bars are Em7 | Em7 | C6 | C6. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.