Blue Monk

by Thelonious Monk
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Blue Monk by Thelonious Monk

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Blue Monk”

What key is "Blue Monk" in?
"Blue Monk" by Thelonious Monk is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Blue Monk" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Blue Monk" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Blue Monk"?
This arrangement of "Blue Monk" uses 3 chords: Bb7, Eb7, F7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Blue Monk" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Thelonious Monk can I play here?
Try "Blue Monk", "'Round Midnight", "'Round Midnight". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.