Preview of the intermediate violin sheet music arrangement for “Amapola” by Jimmy Dorsey.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Amapola (Pretty Little Poppy) / Donna Maria (1941)
This double-sided 78 RPM single, released on Decca in February 1941 with vocals by Bob Eberly and Helen O'Connell, gave Dorsey his first number one on the Billboard Best Selling Retail Records chart. It was the opening salvo of a remarkable year in which Dorsey placed five records at the top of the charts.
All of Amapola (Pretty Little Poppy) / Donna MariaJimmy Dorsey
Jimmy Dorsey was born in 1904 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, and grew up playing alongside his brother Tommy before becoming one of the leading figures of the swing era. He was a highly skilled alto saxophonist and clarinetist who fronted his own big band from the mid-1930s onward, recording on Decca and scoring a string of hits in the early 1940s. His orchestra mixed danceable swing arrangements with vocal performances, making him a consistent presence on the pop charts of that decade.
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Good to know
What key is "Amapola" in?
"Amapola" by Jimmy Dorsey is in G minor.
What is the tempo of "Amapola"?
"Amapola" plays at around 158 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Amapola"?
The core progression is Cm, Gm, D7, D, A7, and F7, built around the G minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "Amapola"?
The recording features brass section, woodwinds, piano, acoustic bass, drums, and vocals.
Can I get "Amapola" violin sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate violin sheet music arrangement of "Amapola" by Jimmy Dorsey, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Amapola" violin sheet music easy to play?
"Amapola" violin sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 158 BPM in G minor with 20 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Amapola" violin sheet music?
Yes. The beginner violin sheet music for "Amapola" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "Amapola" on?
"Amapola" appears on Amapola (Pretty Little Poppy) / Donna Maria (1941).
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