Blue Monk

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Thelonious Monk

Thelonious Monk Trio (1953)jazzHigh3:44Spotify YouTube Apple Music

Key: variesTempo: variesTime signature: 4/4

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90%6 tracks · 2,693 notes · A# major · 200 BPM· 3:44all instrumentsRecommended

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Bass

Piano 1

Sax 1

Drums

Piano 2

Sax 2

73%2 tracks · 178 notes · G minor · 86 BPM· 0:37partial

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Guitar 1

Guitar 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 3:44

About this song

Blue Monk by Thelonious Monk, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 3:44 (Acoustic grand piano, Acoustic bass, Alto sax, and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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PianoAdvanced

4.75 notes/sec

BassIntermediate

2.4 notes/sec

OtherIntermediate

1.39 notes/sec

DrumsBeginner

2.97 notes/sec

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Blue Monk appears on the soundtrack of Jazz on a Summer's Day.