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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "Blues For Mother's" by Henry Mancini, in B♭ major at about 64 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "Blues For Mother's" by Henry Mancini

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Blues For Mother's” by Henry Mancini.

Blues For Mother's by Henry Mancini
Acoustic Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The acoustic guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrejazz · blues · cinematic
Moodmelancholic · reflective · cinematic
Signaturecinematic jazz ballad with a bluesy heart
B♭ major
Key
64
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Dm
Gm
B♭7
A7
A♭7
G7
F♯7
F7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusBridgeOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

saxophone
lead melodic voice, expressive and lyrical
piano
rich, resonant chords and melodic fills, providing harmonic depth
double bass
warm, walking bassline that grounds the harmony
drums
soft brushwork and subtle cymbal textures, keeping a gentle swing feel
string section
lush, sustained pads that add cinematic ambience
Album & artist
ALBUM

More Music From Peter Gunn (1959)

A follow-up to the first Peter Gunn album, drawing on additional cues and themes from the series. It continues the same jazz-forward approach, with brass, vibraphone, and rhythm section arrangements that gave the show its distinctive edge.

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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 "Blues For Mother's" in?

"Blues For Mother's" by Henry Mancini is in B♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Blues For Mother's"?

"Blues For Mother's" plays at around 64 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Blues For Mother's"?

The core progression is Dm, Gm, B♭7, A7, A♭7, and G7, built around the B♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Blues For Mother's"?

The recording features saxophone, piano, double bass, drums, and string section.

Can I get "Blues For Mother's" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Blues For Mother's" by Henry Mancini, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Blues For Mother's" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"Blues For Mother's" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 64 BPM in B♭ major with 22 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 "Blues For Mother's" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Blues For Mother's" 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 Mother's" on?

"Blues For Mother's" appears on More Music From Peter Gunn (1959).

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