VI -> VII -> v -> i -> iv -> VII -> III
| Lyrics (Phonetic) | Chord Progression | | :--- | :--- | | Shì shénme yàng de gǎnjué, wǒ bù dǒng | G - Em | | Zhǐshì yīlùshàng wǒmen dōu zài chénmò | C - D | | Qíshí wǒ bù yào tài duō de chéngnuò | Am - Em - G | | Zhǐyào nǐ néng shuō shēng ài wǒ | Am7 - C - D7 |
Harmony in “Ai Ching” is not static. The chord work evolves across the song’s arc: ai ching te ku se chord work
To replicate the authentic late-80s Mandopop aesthetic on your instrument, focus on these specific arranging techniques: 1. Guitar Accompaniment (The Arpeggio Method)
X-X-0-2-3-1 (Brings a deep, sad subdominant pull) VI -> VII -> v -> i ->
If you can tell me (piano or guitar), I can provide: Specific chord diagrams / fingering Rhythm patterns for the verse and chorus Easy vs. advanced versions of the chords
: Great for acoustic guitar or piano beginners. The rhythm is steady (usually 4/4), making it easy to practice basic strumming or arpeggio patterns. Versatility advanced versions of the chords : Great for
C G Wei le ai qing (For the sake of love) Am Em Fu chu le zhen xin (Gave my true heart) F C Que huan lai (But in return) F G Wu qing de fen shou (A ruthless breakup)
Ballads easily fall victim to rushing. Keep your internal clock steady, allowing the space between notes to carry the sorrow of the lyrics.