Katyusha is a March in 2/4 (key: Em). It uses 6 unique chords and is classified as Intermediate difficulty. Often associated with Russia session repertoire.
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Unique chords
6 chordsIntermediate
Functional harmony
Progression (degrees)
I → V7 → I → I → VI → III → I7 → IV → I → IV → I → V7 → I
Progression (chords)
Em → B7 → Em → Em → C → G → E7 → Am → Em → Am → Em → B7 → Em
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Simple Tune Structure - Parts/Chords
Parts and chords for session tune Katyusha. Use Key+/Key− to transpose.
Part A
Em---|Em---|Em---|B7---|B7---|B7---|B7---|Em---| Em--C--|G--E7--|Am---|Em---|Am---|Em---|B7---|Em---|
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 |