Song practice guide
How to Practice Stormy Monday
T-Bone Walker's 'Stormy Monday' (made famous by The Allman Brothers Band) is one of the most-played jazz-blues standards ever recorded. The sophisticated chord progression, the slow swing feel, and the iconic guitar work have made it a cornerstone of blues and jazz repertoire.
Song Details
- Key
- G
- Tempo
- 80 BPM
- Time
- 4/4
- Style
- boom-chuck
Structure
This song is still under copyright, so we publish its form rather than its chord chart. Add it to your library and you can enter or attach your own chart, and Repertoire will schedule it either way.
What to Focus On
Sophisticated jazz-blues chord progression. Slow swing feel. Singing the contemplative lyric with bluesy phrasing.
Practice Tips
- 1
The chord progression is more sophisticated than basic 12-bar blues. Memorize the changes.
- 2
The Allman Brothers version is the modern reference; T-Bone's original is the songwriter's reference.
- 3
The vocal is conversational and bluesy. Don't oversing it.
Why This Song
It's the great jazz-blues crossover standard, and a milestone in blues sophistication.
Practice Stormy Monday Daily
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