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Interactive piano tutorial for "A Cool Shade Of Blue" by Henry Mancini, in A♭ major at about 143 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

Interactive piano roll preview for "A Cool Shade Of Blue" by Henry Mancini
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A Cool Shade Of Blue by Henry Mancini
Piano Tutorial

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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "A Cool Shade Of Blue" by Henry Mancini, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrejazz · cool jazz · instrumental jazz
Moodcool · smooth · laid‑back
Signatureclassic cool‑jazz instrumental with a relaxed, sophisticated vibe
A♭ major
Key
143
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E♭
C♯maj7
Cm
A♭maj7
E♭m7
A♭7
C♯m7
F♯7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroHead (main theme)Solo sectionHead repriseOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

piano
lead melodic instrument, playing the main theme and improvisational solos
bass
walking bassline providing harmonic foundation and rhythmic drive
drums
brush‑style drum kit with subtle ride cymbal patterns, keeping a steady swing feel
saxophone
warm, lyrical saxophone solo that weaves around the piano lines
trumpet
bright, melodic trumpet lines that complement the piano and saxophone
piano (comping)
piano also provides rhythmic comping and harmonic color
Album & artist
ALBUM

The Mancini Touch (1960)

A pop-leaning orchestral album that lets Mancini's gift for melody and lush string writing take center stage. The record offers romantic, easy-listening arrangements intended for a wide general audience.

All of The Mancini Touch
Artist

Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini was an American composer, arranger, and conductor from Cleveland, Ohio, who became one of the most celebrated figures in film and television music. He worked across jazz, big band, easy listening, and orchestral styles, and his career produced some of the most recognizable themes in Hollywood history. Over roughly four decades he won four Academy Awards and twenty Grammy Awards, with scores for projects ranging from TV crime shows to major motion pictures.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "A Cool Shade Of Blue" in?

"A Cool Shade Of Blue" by Henry Mancini is in A♭ major.

What is the tempo of "A Cool Shade Of Blue"?

"A Cool Shade Of Blue" plays at around 143 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "A Cool Shade Of Blue"?

The core progression is E♭, C♯maj7, Cm, A♭maj7, E♭m7, and A♭7, built around the A♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "A Cool Shade Of Blue"?

The recording features piano, bass, drums, saxophone, trumpet, and piano (comping).

Can I get a piano roll for "A Cool Shade Of Blue"?

Yes. Songscription turns "A Cool Shade Of Blue" by Henry Mancini into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "A Cool Shade Of Blue" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "A Cool Shade Of Blue" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 143 BPM in A♭ major, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "A Cool Shade Of Blue" on?

"A Cool Shade Of Blue" appears on The Mancini Touch (1960).

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

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