Try a Little Tenderness by Otis Redding Chords and Melody

Sections: Chorus ♢♢ , Chorus Lead-Out ◯ .

Chorus

Chorus Lead-Out

85

Melodic Complexity

29

Chord-Melody Tension

69

Chord Progression Novelty

52

Chord Bass Melody

100

In terms of chords and melody, Try a Little Tenderness is more complex than the typical song, having above average scores in Chord Complexity, Chord-Melody Tension, Chord Progression Novelty and Chord-Bass Melody.

About The Key Of A Dorian

Try a Little Tenderness is written in the key of A Dorian. According to the Theorytab database, it is the 3rd most popular key among Dorian keys and the 32nd most popular among all keys. The A Dorian scale is similar to the A Minor scale except that its 6th note is a half step higher (F♯). Chord progressions in Dorian have a characteristic sound due to the major quality of the chord built on the 4th scale degree. See the A Dorian Cheat Sheet for popular chords, chord progressions, downloadable midi files and more!