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Interactive piano tutorial for "Far East Blues" by Henry Mancini, in C minor at about 200 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Far East Blues by Henry Mancini
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Far East Blues" 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 · cinematic · soundtrack
Moodmelancholic · dramatic · nostalgic
Signaturecinematic jazz ballad with a haunting, reflective atmosphere
C minor
Key
200
BPM
3/4
Time
Chords

The progression

N
G
Cmaj9
Dsus4
Cm7
F9
Gm
A♭
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseInstrumental breakVerseInstrumental breakOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

piano
rich, resonant acoustic piano playing expressive, rubato lines
string section
lush, sustained orchestral strings providing harmonic depth and emotional weight
bass
warm, walking bassline that underpins the harmony with a gentle, steady pulse
drums
subtle, brush‑based drum work offering a soft, swinging rhythm
Album & artist
ALBUM

Combo! (1961)

A small-group jazz record that strips away the orchestra and lets Mancini work in a more intimate combo setting. It is one of his more straightforwardly jazz-focused efforts, with tighter arrangements and a looser, improvisational feel.

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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 "Far East Blues" in?

"Far East Blues" by Henry Mancini is in C minor.

What is the tempo of "Far East Blues"?

"Far East Blues" plays at around 200 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chords are in "Far East Blues"?

The core progression is N, G, Cmaj9, Dsus4, Cm7, and F9, built around the C minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Far East Blues"?

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

Can I get a piano roll for "Far East Blues"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Far East Blues" by Henry Mancini into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Far East Blues" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Far East Blues" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 200 BPM in C minor, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "Far East Blues" on?

"Far East Blues" appears on Combo! (1961).

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