Fingertips Path 3b: Deepening the minor sound with gentle colour
Step 4 of 4
Coming back here often feels calm and complete.
Try playing the whole Path and enjoy the depth of the sound.
D Minor — (Dm)
Alternative Fingering
LH 5-3-2
5-3-1
RH 1-3-5
1-2-4
Listening note
Many well-known recordings of this song, including Louis Armstrong’s, use richer and more embellished chord progressions than the simple version shown here.
For this Path, we are focusing on the core harmonic shape of the song, which clearly demonstrates the minor-7 sound. As you listen, try to hear how the music moves away from and back to D minor, rather than matching every chord exactly.