Standards
Windows chords & key
- Key
- B minor
- Form
- ABC
- Bars
- 48
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“Windows” is a jazz standard by Chick Corea. Most bands play it in B minor, jazz waltz; the tune runs 48 bars in ABC form. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 2 minor ii–V–i, uses 22 different chords and moves between the key centres F♯ minor and G♯ minor.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — B minor
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Emaj7♯11×8
- C♯m7/B×5
- Bm7×4
- F♯m7×4
- D7sus×4
- G♯7×4
Key centres reached by ii–V
F♯ minor and G♯ minor
History
"Windows" is a jazz composition in 34 time by Chick Corea. It has become a jazz standard, and is among the earliest of Corea's compositions to have achieved this status.
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Frequently asked questions
What key is Windows in?
Windows is usually played in B minor. For B♭ instruments that is C♯ minor, for E♭ instruments G♯ minor.
Who wrote Windows?
Windows was written by Chick Corea.
What is the form of Windows?
Windows has 3 sections (ABC) with 48 bars in total.
How fast is Windows played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to Windows?
The opening bars are Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.