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Intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music for "Humdrum Blues" by Oscar Brown Jr., in D minor at about 167 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music for "Humdrum Blues" by Oscar Brown Jr.

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement for “Humdrum Blues” by Oscar Brown Jr..

Humdrum Blues by Oscar Brown Jr.
Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The acoustic guitar part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genreblues · jazz · soul
Moodreflective · melancholic · groovy
SignatureHumdrum Blues groove with a soulful, jazzy feel
D minor
Key
167
BPM
2/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Am
Dm
B♭7
A7
Dm7
Gm
A♭°
Am7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead voice, smooth and soulful, delivering the lyrics with a relaxed, expressive phrasing
electric bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
electric guitar
clean, warm tone playing melodic fills and chordal comping
drums
steady, laid‑back drum pattern with brushed snare and subtle hi‑hat work
piano
jazzy, lightly voiced chords and occasional melodic riffs
Album & artist
ALBUM

Sin & Soul (1960)

Brown's debut record, recorded in New York City for Columbia, introduced his approach of setting self-penned lyrics to jazz instrumentals, with tracks like 'Dat Dere', 'Work Song', and 'Afro Blue' becoming some of the album's defining moments. Several songs were later picked up by the 1960s Mod movement, giving the record a wider reach than most jazz vocal albums of the era.

All of Sin & Soul
Artist

Oscar Brown Jr.

Oscar Brown Jr. was a singer, songwriter, poet, and activist from Chicago's South Side, born in 1926. His work sat at the intersection of jazz and social commentary, and he wrote original lyrics to existing jazz instrumentals in a way that influenced vocalists who came after him. He is considered an early voice of political consciousness in Black American music, predating much of what would later surface in soul, funk, and hip-hop.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Humdrum Blues" in?

"Humdrum Blues" by Oscar Brown Jr. is in D minor.

What is the tempo of "Humdrum Blues"?

"Humdrum Blues" plays at around 167 BPM in 2/4 time.

What chords are in "Humdrum Blues"?

The core progression is Am, Dm, B♭7, A7, Dm7, and Gm, built around the D minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Humdrum Blues"?

The recording features electric guitar, electric bass, drums, piano, and vocals.

Can I get "Humdrum Blues" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement of "Humdrum Blues" by Oscar Brown Jr., transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Humdrum Blues" acoustic guitar sheet music easy to play?

"Humdrum Blues" acoustic guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 167 BPM in D minor with 11 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 "Humdrum Blues" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar sheet music for "Humdrum Blues" 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 "Humdrum Blues" on?

"Humdrum Blues" appears on Sin & Soul (1960).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

Give it a recording, a YouTube link or an audio file, and its AI transcribes that performance into notation for the instrument and level you choose.

Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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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.

Is this transcription licensed?

Yes. We have licensed this track from its publisher, so we are permitted to transcribe it and provide the sheet music to you.

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