Guess I Got The Blues is a blues piano solo in F major for established intermediate players at about the grade 4 (ABRSM) standard.
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Guess I Got The Blues – Blues – Intermediate (Grade 4)
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Description
Yeah, Guess I Just Got The Blues...
Here's a fun bluesy number in F major to suit pianists at about the Grade 4 (ABRSM) standard. Guess I Got The Blues moves along with a bluesy 'mooch' and features a triplet 12-8 feel with swung quavers.
Note that at this slow tempo, the jazz swung quavers can be played nearly exactly like tied triplets:
You'll also spot some fancy little 'blues' embellishments based on the 'blue notes' of the flattened 3rd and 5th notes of the scale of F major. Have a listen to the performance track to get the idea of how these grace notes should be played.
Guess I Got The Blues features two variations after the opening theme. Remember to keep the left hand 'smooth and cool' in the 3rd variation, and watch out for the short staccato notes throughout the piece as they will help you with the feel of the right hand's jazz-phrasing.
It's really tempting to rush this piece, but keep it nice and steady - think of a laid-back chilled-out rainy Sunday afternoon...
Once you've got the hang of Guess I Got The Blues, you might like to try the play-along backing track, which comes with the sheet music.
Have fun playing the blues!
Additional information
| Level | Established Intermediate (Grade 4) |
|---|---|
| Format | Sheet music |
| Audio Downloads | Performance MP3, Playalong Backing, Slow Tempo Playalong Backing |
| Instrumentation | Solo |
| Style | Blues, Jazz Swing |
| Tempo | Adagio |
| Time Signature | Quadruple |
5 reviews for Guess I Got The Blues – Blues – Intermediate (Grade 4)
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geoffjewels (verified owner) –
Excellent ! I really enjoy playing this this piece, so much fun ! Needed help from my tutor to interpret the bluesy feel.
Geoff Hearn
Louisa Löffler (verified owner) –
Great piece, not to difficult, not to easy. I was happy with the clip to listen. It was the first piece I played from Olly and will for sure purchase more!
Louisa, The Netherlands.
Leanne Rogers (verified owner) –
Love it
Marie (verified owner) –
A very attractive piece with a great backing track
Jenni B. (verified owner) –