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Intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music for "Mingus Blues" by Charles Mingus, in F major at about 130 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music for "Mingus Blues" by Charles Mingus

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement for “Mingus Blues” by Charles Mingus.

Mingus Blues
Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The acoustic guitar part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrejazz · bebop · modern jazz
Moodenergetic · virtuosic · intense
SignatureMingus's driving bebop energy and modern jazz sophistication
F major
Key
130
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F
B♭
Am7
Gm
D7
Gm7
C7
B♭7
Form

Structure & dynamics

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

What's in the mix

tenor saxophone
lead melodic voice, improvising with rapid, angular lines
upright bass
walking bassline, syncopated and driving the harmonic rhythm
drums
dynamic ride cymbal patterns, crisp snare accents, and interactive fills
piano
comping with dense, extended voicings and occasional solo passages
drum kit
full kit with ride, hi‑hat, and tom work, providing rhythmic drive and dynamic shading
trumpet
bright, punctuated lines and occasional call‑and‑response with sax
clarinet
colorful counter‑melodies and occasional solo statements
Album & artist
ALBUM

Charles Mingus: New York (1997)

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Artist

Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus (1922-1979) was a bassist, composer, bandleader, and pianist from Nogales, Arizona, who grew up in Los Angeles and later made his name in New York. He worked across hard bop, post-bop, and avant-garde jazz, and his music wove together loosely composed passages with improvised solos in a way that shaped the sound of jazz across the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. He collaborated with musicians including Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, and Eric Dolphy, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz composers in history.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Mingus Blues" in?

"Mingus Blues" by Charles Mingus is in F major.

What is the tempo of "Mingus Blues"?

"Mingus Blues" plays at around 130 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Mingus Blues"?

The core progression is F, B♭, Am7, Gm, D7, and Gm7, built around the F major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Mingus Blues"?

The recording features tenor saxophone, piano, upright bass, drums, trumpet, clarinet, and drum kit.

Can I get "Mingus Blues" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement of "Mingus Blues" by Charles Mingus, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Mingus Blues" acoustic guitar sheet music easy to play?

"Mingus Blues" acoustic guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 130 BPM in F major with 17 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Mingus Blues" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar sheet music for "Mingus Blues" 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 "Mingus Blues" on?

"Mingus Blues" appears on Charles Mingus: New York (1997).

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Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

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What instruments and formats are available?

Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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How accurate is the transcription?

It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

Is this transcription licensed?

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