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Interactive piano tutorial for "Fatha's Blues" by Earl Hines, in G minor at about 150 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Fatha's Blues by Earl Hines
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Fatha's Blues" by Earl Hines, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrejazz · blues · ragtime
Moodplayful · energetic · virtuosic
SignatureEarl Hines' classic piano blues with ragtime flair
G minor
Key
150
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C7
F
Bmin/b3
Fmaj/5
Ghdim7
F7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroHead (theme)Solo sectionHead (return)Outro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

piano
lead instrument, delivering intricate, syncopated melodies and improvisations
upright bass
steady walking bassline that anchors the harmony
drums
light, swinging ride cymbal and snare patterns providing a relaxed yet propulsive groove
clarinet
bright, melodic counterpoint that weaves around the piano lines
trombone
warm, supportive brass voice adding depth to the ensemble
Album & artist
ALBUM

Spontaneous Explorations (1964)

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Artist

Earl Hines

Earl Hines was an American jazz pianist and bandleader born in 1903 in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, who became one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz piano. He built his reputation in Chicago through collaborations with Louis Armstrong and led his own big band for many years, helping shape what modern jazz piano would sound like. His style bridged the stride and swing eras while pointing toward bebop, and he kept recording and performing with vitality well into his later decades.

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What key is "Fatha's Blues" in?

"Fatha's Blues" by Earl Hines is in G minor.

What is the tempo of "Fatha's Blues"?

"Fatha's Blues" plays at around 150 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Fatha's Blues"?

The core progression is C7, F, B♭min/b3, Fmaj/5, F°, and Ghdim7, built around the G minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Fatha's Blues"?

The recording features piano, upright bass, drums, clarinet, and trombone.

Can I get a piano roll for "Fatha's Blues"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Fatha's Blues" by Earl Hines into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Fatha's Blues" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Fatha's Blues" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 150 BPM in G minor, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "Fatha's Blues" on?

"Fatha's Blues" appears on Spontaneous Explorations (1964).

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