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Intermediate trumpet sheet music for "Blues For Tenor" by Bud Freeman, in B♭ major at about 214 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Trumpet Sheet Music for "Blues For Tenor" by Bud Freeman

Preview of the intermediate trumpet sheet music arrangement for “Blues For Tenor” by Bud Freeman.

Blues For Tenor by Bud Freeman
Trumpet Sheet Music

B♭ transposingTreble clefMid-staff range

The trumpet part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument. It is a B♭ transposing instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrejazz · blues · swing
Moodcool · groovy · sophisticated
SignatureBud Powell’s classic tenor saxophone swing
B♭ major
Key
214
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Gm7
E°
F7
B♭
A7
A♭7
G7
F♯7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroHead (AABA form)Solo section (tenor sax, piano, bass, drums)Head (return)Outro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

tenor saxophone
lead melodic voice, improvising over the changes
piano
comping with rich voicings and occasional fills
upright bass
walking bassline that anchors the harmony
drums
brushes and light ride cymbal providing a swinging pulse
electric guitar
subtle rhythm chords and occasional melodic fills
Album & artist
ALBUM

Swinging Tenors (1981)

A 1981 compilation LP pairing Freeman with fellow tenor saxophonist Eddie Miller, drawing on Capitol Records sessions recorded in New York and Los Angeles in the 1940s and 1950s. It brings together two players from the swing era and offers a good side-by-side look at their respective styles.

All of Swinging Tenors
Artist

Bud Freeman

Bud Freeman (1906-1991) was a Chicago-born tenor saxophonist and bandleader who came up through the Austin High School Gang in the early 1920s, a group that helped shape the Chicago style of jazz. He was among the earliest tenor saxophonists in jazz, developing a distinctive approach that put him alongside Coleman Hawkins as a pioneering voice on the instrument. His work stretched across decades, touching swing and traditional jazz while drawing on the influence of New Orleans ensembles and Louis Armstrong.

All Bud Freeman songs
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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Blues For Tenor" in?

"Blues For Tenor" by Bud Freeman is in B♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Blues For Tenor"?

"Blues For Tenor" plays at around 214 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Blues For Tenor"?

The core progression is Gm7, E°, F7, B♭, A7, and A♭7, built around the B♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Blues For Tenor"?

The recording features tenor saxophone, piano, upright bass, drums, and electric guitar.

Can I get "Blues For Tenor" trumpet sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate trumpet sheet music arrangement of "Blues For Tenor" by Bud Freeman, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Blues For Tenor" trumpet sheet music easy to play?

"Blues For Tenor" trumpet sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 214 BPM in B♭ major with 15 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 "Blues For Tenor" trumpet sheet music?

Yes. The beginner trumpet sheet music for "Blues For Tenor" 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 "Blues For Tenor" on?

"Blues For Tenor" appears on Swinging Tenors (1981).

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