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Intermediate drums sheet music for "Melancholy Mood" by Marian McPartland, in B♭ minor at about 68 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Drums Sheet Music for "Melancholy Mood" by Marian McPartland

Preview of the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement for “Melancholy Mood” by Marian McPartland.

Melancholy Mood by Marian McPartland
Drums Sheet Music

PercussionMid-staff range

The drums part reads from percussion, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrejazz · jazz: bebop · jazz: cool jazz
Moodmelancholic · reflective
SignatureMarian McPartland's intimate bebop‑cool jazz piano ballad
B♭ minor
Key
68
BPM
2/4
Time
Chords

The progression

B♭m
F♯7
F7
E♭7
Chdim7
Fm7
B♭m7
A♭m7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusBridgeOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

piano
Marian McPartland's expressive, rubato piano playing with rich, extended harmonies and subtle voicings
bass
warm, walking bassline that underpins the harmony with a smooth, supportive pulse
drums
light, brush‑based drumming providing a gentle swing feel and delicate rhythmic texture
Album & artist
ALBUM

Silent Pool (2002)

Recorded with a string orchestra and arranged by Alan Broadbent, Silent Pool pairs McPartland's piano trio with lush orchestral writing across a set of originals and standards. The interplay between piano and strings is carefully balanced, with the orchestra often stepping back to let the trio breathe before the two come together in fuller passages.

All of Silent Pool
Artist

Marian McPartland

Marian McPartland was an English-born jazz pianist and composer who spent most of her career in the United States after marrying cornetist Jimmy McPartland in 1945. She studied at the Guildhall School of Music in London and went on to record prolifically, founded her own label (Halcyon Records) in 1969, and hosted the long-running NPR program Piano Jazz from 1978 to 2011. She received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004 and was named a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master in 2000.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Melancholy Mood" in?

"Melancholy Mood" by Marian McPartland is in B♭ minor.

What is the tempo of "Melancholy Mood"?

"Melancholy Mood" plays at around 68 BPM in 2/4 time.

What chords are in "Melancholy Mood"?

The core progression is B♭m, F♯7, F7, E♭7, Chdim7, and Fm7, built around the B♭ minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Melancholy Mood"?

The recording features piano, bass, and drums.

Can I get "Melancholy Mood" drums sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement of "Melancholy Mood" by Marian McPartland, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Melancholy Mood" drums sheet music easy to play?

"Melancholy Mood" drums sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 68 BPM in B♭ minor with 40 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 "Melancholy Mood" drums sheet music?

Yes. The beginner drums sheet music for "Melancholy Mood" 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 "Melancholy Mood" on?

"Melancholy Mood" appears on Silent Pool (2002).

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