Standards
Boplicity chords & key
- Key
- F major
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Boplicity” is a jazz standard by Cleo Henry. Most bands play it in F major, medium swing; the tune runs 32 bars in AABA form. Harmonically it contains 9 major ii–V–I cadences, uses 15 different chords and moves between the key centres F major and B♭ major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — F major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Gm7×7
- Fmaj7×6
- Gm7/C×6
- Cm7×5
- B♭maj7×5
- C7×4
Key centres reached by ii–V
F major and B♭ major
Characteristics
- AABA song form
History
Boplicity is a jazz composition which has become a standard. It was written by Miles Davis and Gil Evans for the 1957 album Birth of the Cool, but credited to "Cleo Henry", which was the maiden name of Davis' mother. It was composed in the key of F major.
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Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| How Are Things In Glocca Morra 27% | F major |
| I Like The Likes Of You 21% | E♭ major |
| Strike Up The Band 21% | E♭ major |
| Take The A Train 21% | C major |
| I Hear Music 20% | F major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Boplicity in?
Boplicity is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.
Who wrote Boplicity?
Boplicity was written by Cleo Henry.
What is the form of Boplicity?
Boplicity has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Boplicity played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Boplicity?
The opening bars are Gm7 Fmaj7 | Gm7 C7 | Fmaj7 | Cm7 F7#5. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.