Preview of the intermediate piano sheet music arrangement for “Far East Blues” by Henry Mancini.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
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.
All of Combo!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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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 "Far East Blues" piano sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate piano sheet music arrangement of "Far East Blues" by Henry Mancini, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Far East Blues" piano sheet music easy to play?
"Far East Blues" piano sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 200 BPM in C minor with 19 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 "Far East Blues" piano sheet music?
Yes. The beginner piano sheet music for "Far East 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 "Far East Blues" on?
"Far East Blues" appears on Combo! (1961).
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