🎹 Start the first verse softly (pianissimo). Increase your volume and the complexity of your chord work during the chorus to simulate the "growth" of the story.
The song's chord work, in particular, has been praised for its ability to evoke a sense of bittersweet nostalgia, a common sentiment in Taiwanese popular culture. The use of minor keys and suspended chords creates a sense of melancholy, while the resolution to the tonic chord provides a sense of comfort and resolution. ai ching te ku se chord work
The verse relies on a steady "down-down-up-up-down-up" strumming pattern. The transition from to B Minor is the most critical part of the chord work. G Major: Rooted and warm. 🎹 Start the first verse softly (pianissimo)
The verses typically move between the Tonic (I) and the Submediant (vi) to create a sentimental atmosphere. Typical Chords: C - Am - C - Am Transition: Often uses the Dominant ( ) or Subdominant ( ) to move toward the pre-chorus. Lyric Example: "Shi shen me yang de gan jue" right arrow "wo bu dong" Pre-Chorus & Chorus (Reff) The tension builds using the Supertonic ( ) and Mediant ( ) chords before resolving in the chorus. Chorus Chords: F - Em - Am - Dm - G - C Harmonic Movement: The sequence F - Em - Am The use of minor keys and suspended chords