Preview of the intermediate violin sheet music arrangement for “The Floater” by Henry Mancini.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
The Music From Peter Gunn (1959)
The soundtrack to Blake Edwards' TV detective series Peter Gunn, this album gave Mancini his first major commercial breakthrough. It mixes hard-boiled jazz with a persistent walking-bass cool that defined the sound of late-1950s crime television.
All of The Music From Peter GunnHenry Mancini
Henry Mancini was an American composer, arranger, and conductor from Cleveland, Ohio, who became one of the most celebrated figures in film and television music. He worked across jazz, big band, easy listening, and orchestral styles, and his career produced some of the most recognizable themes in Hollywood history. Over roughly four decades he won four Academy Awards and twenty Grammy Awards, with scores for projects ranging from TV crime shows to major motion pictures.
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Good to know
What key is "The Floater" in?
"The Floater" by Henry Mancini is in F major.
What is the tempo of "The Floater"?
"The Floater" plays at around 143 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "The Floater"?
The core progression is C, Gm7, C7, F, Fm7, and B♭7, built around the F major tonal center.
What instruments play on "The Floater"?
The recording features piano, bass, drums, guitar, and saxophone.
Can I get "The Floater" violin sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate violin sheet music arrangement of "The Floater" by Henry Mancini, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "The Floater" violin sheet music easy to play?
"The Floater" violin sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 143 BPM in F major with 24 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "The Floater" violin sheet music?
Yes. The beginner violin sheet music for "The Floater" 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 "The Floater" on?
"The Floater" appears on The Music From Peter Gunn (1959).
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How accurate is the transcription?
It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.
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