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Blue Monk

Thelonious Monk (1954)

A classic Bb blues with a distinctive, angular melody. One of Monk's most accessible compositions.

Form: 12 bars (Blues)Style: BluesTempo: 120 BPM

Changes

A#7
D#7
A#7
A#7
D#7
D#7
A#7
Gm7
Cm7
F7
A#7
F7

Drop 2 Voice Leading

Pattern 1

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Pattern 2

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Pattern 3

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Pattern 4

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Drop 3 Voice Leading

Pattern 1

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Pattern 2

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Pattern 3

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Pattern 4

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