Standards
Up Jumped Spring chords & key
- Key
- B♭ major
- Form
- AAB
- Bars
- 44
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“Up Jumped Spring” is a jazz standard by Freddie Hubbard. Most bands play it in B♭ major, jazz waltz; the tune runs 44 bars in AAB form. Harmonically it contains 2 major ii–V–I cadences and 4 minor ii–V–i, uses 21 different chords and moves between the key centres D minor, B♭ minor, B♭ major, G minor and F major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — B♭ major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- F7×6
- Cm7×5
- Dm7×5
- E♭m7×5
- B♭maj7×3
- Gm7×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
D minor, B♭ minor, B♭ major, G minor and F major
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| In Walked Bud 20% | A♭ major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Up Jumped Spring in?
Up Jumped Spring is usually played in B♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is C major, for E♭ instruments G major.
Who wrote Up Jumped Spring?
Up Jumped Spring was written by Freddie Hubbard.
What is the form of Up Jumped Spring?
Up Jumped Spring has 3 sections (AAB) with 44 bars in total.
How fast is Up Jumped Spring played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to Up Jumped Spring?
The opening bars are Bbmaj7 | G7#5 | Cm7 | F7 Gbdim7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.