Alaska is a Reel in 4/4 (key: Dm). It uses 8 unique chords and is classified as Advanced difficulty.
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Unique chords
8 chordsAdvanced
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Simple Tune Structure - Parts/Chords
Parts and chords for session tune Alaska. Use Key+/Key− to transpose.
Part A
Dm-|F-|Dm-|Am-| Dm-|Dm-|Dm-|Dm-|D-|D-|
Part B
Dm-|F-|Dm-|Am-| Dm-|Dm-|Dm-|Dm-|D-|D-|
Part C
Dm-|F-|Dm-|Am-| Dm-|Dm-|Dm-|Dm-|D-|D-|
Part D
D-|G-|D-|Em-A-|D-| Em-|Em-|A-|Em-|A7-Dm-|A7-Dm-|
Part E
D-|G-|D-|Em-A-|D-| Em-|Em-|A-|Em-|A7-Dm-|A7-Dm-|
Part F
D-|G-|D-|Em-A-|D-| Em-|Em-|A-|Em-|A7-Dm-|A7-Dm-|
Common chord palette in minor (Aeolian / trad usage)
This table shows a common chord palette for natural minor (Aeolian) in session playing. Minor tunes may occasionally borrow a dominant 7th for a stronger resolution.
| i | bVII | bVI | iv | v | III | (V7) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Am | G | F | Dm | Em | C | E7 |
| Bm | A | G | Em | F#m | D | F#7 |
| Dm | C | Bb | Gm | Am | F | A7 |
| Em | D | C | Am | Bm | G | B7 |
| Gm | F | Eb | Cm | Dm | Bb | D7 |