Naima
View chords used in this chart
Bmaj7/Bb Bb13 Bmaj7/Bb Bb13
E--6----6----6--------------------6----6----6----------------
B--7---------------8----6---------7--------------8----6------
G--8---------------7---------8----8--------------7---------8-
D--8---------------6--------------8--------------6-----------
A------------------------------------------------------------
E--6---------------6--------------6--------------6-----------
Bb pedal...................................................
E13 (#11) Bmaj7 Fm9 Gb13
E--9----6----9-----6---------6-----------------------------
B--7---------------7--------------8---------8----4---------
G--7---------------8----8---------8----8---------3---------
D--6---------------8--------------6--------------2---------
A--------------------------------(8)-----------------------
E--0--6------------6--------------6--------------2---------
Bb pedal..............................
Bbm9 Fm9 B13b9 A13b9 Abmaj7
E--8----6----11--------------------------------------------
B--6---------------6-------9------7----4----7----4---------
G--6---------------6-------8------6--------------5---------
D--6---------------4-------7------5--------------5---------
A------------------6---------------------------------------
E--6--------------(6)------8------6--------------4---------
Enjoy
-Bo Parker
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How to play Naima
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bmaj7/Bb. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.