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57.49Version 10 — Dark minor/cabaret transformation
Now we exploit the song's sinister subject.
Take the tune into:
C minor.
This may require adapting some melody notes if necessary, but preserve contour and rhythmic identity.
Use:
Cm
Fm
G7♭9
A♭
B♭7
etc.