Déjala Que Siga Andando in F

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A7sus
Dm69
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C13sus
D♯13sus
C13sus

Chord Diagrams — Déjala Que Siga Andando in F (Guitar)

Déjala Que Siga Andando in F

Déjala Que Siga Andando in F

F major is the gateway to barre chords. While F itself requires a full barre at fret 1, the remaining diatonic chords (C, Dm, Am, G, Bb) mix open and barre shapes. The open high E acts as Fmaj7's seventh, adding unexpected richness. F is a intermediate-level key on guitar because the open high E string is the major seventh of F, creating a lush Fmaj7 resonance even in basic shapes, but the F barre chord itself is the first big hurdle for beginners. This key mixes open and barre shapes, making it a good intermediate challenge that builds fretboard fluency.

Voice Leading

The bass line moves through F to F (ascending unison), F to A# (ascending perfect fourth), A# to A# (ascending unison), A# to G (descending minor third), G to C (ascending perfect fourth), C to F (ascending perfect fourth), F to F (ascending unison), F to A (ascending major third), A to D (ascending perfect fourth), D to C (descending whole step), C to F (ascending perfect fourth), F to A# (ascending perfect fourth), A# to A (descending half step), A to B (ascending whole step), B to C (ascending half step), C to C# (ascending half step), C# to C (descending half step), C to D# (ascending minor third), D# to G (ascending major third), G to F# (descending half step), F# to F (descending half step), F to G# (ascending minor third), G# to E (descending major third), E to A (ascending perfect fourth), A to G# (descending half step). A half-step bass movement creates a strong leading-tone pull that demands resolution. The root motion by larger intervals (fourths and fifths) gives each chord change a strong, decisive character. When the progression loops, the bass returns from G# to F by minor third.

Scales for Improvisation

F major pentatonic works because every note is either a chord tone or a safe passing tone — there are no avoid notes. For soloing, this means you can play freely without clashing. Over dominant seventh chords, F Mixolydian adds the flat seventh for an authentic blues-rock edge.

guaracha2/2 · 36 bars · Form: Intro-A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J

Chords: Fmaj9, F9, A♯6, A♯m6, Gm7, C7, Fmaj7, F6, A7sus, Dm69, Cm7, F7, A♯maj7, Am7, Bdim, C6, C♯dim7, C13sus, D♯13sus, Gm7♭5, F♯7, Fm, G♯7, Emaj7, A9♯11, G♯m9.

Scales for Improvisation F bebop, F bebop major.