Standards
Witch Hunt chords & key
- Key
- C minor
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 24
- Groove
- Slow swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Witch Hunt” is a jazz standard by Wayne Shorter. Most bands play it in C minor, slow swing; the tune runs 24 bars in A form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C minor
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
1Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
8Different chords
Most used chords
- Cm7×12
- E♭7×6
- A♭m7×2
- G♭maj7×1
- F7×1
- Emaj7×1
Frequently asked questions
What key is Witch Hunt in?
Witch Hunt is usually played in C minor. For B♭ instruments that is D minor, for E♭ instruments A minor.
Who wrote Witch Hunt?
Witch Hunt was written by Wayne Shorter.
What is the form of Witch Hunt?
Witch Hunt has 1 sections (A) with 24 bars in total.
How fast is Witch Hunt played?
The usual groove is Slow swing.
What are the chord changes to Witch Hunt?
The opening bars are Cm7 | Cm7 | Cm7 | Cm7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.