THANK YOU!....Exactly what I was looking for! This saved me countless hours of deciphering and getting nowhere

I'm a graphic designer and an amateur musician at best, but absolutely LOVE this theme song created by Randy Newman. I sing it every time I hear it, and love the complexity of it. I'm always astounded by folks like you who can hear and interpret what's going on in this composition, and then play it exactly as it sounds. Thanks for your musical gift, thanks for taking the time to explain and share it, and as always, thanks to the talented musicians who create this stuff out of thin air. Without musicians like you, this life would be a LOT less enjoyable.

Thanks a bunch! I've been tryin to learn this song and I just couldn't get past that tricky part in the middle without your help!

Well done, this is the closest tutorial ive seen to the way Randy plays it in the recording.

Taking a moment here to expound on the use of the third in the bass in musical compositions. I talk about this a couple of times in this tutorial, and I recommend that players experiment often with their chord voicings. Both the third and the fifth in the bass are used quite craftily by Newman in his Monk theme 7th chordings. They richen basic chords, add color, and provide character to the harmonic line. Try a C chord with the tonic C in the bass, and then play the same chord with the E in the bass. Experiment with other chords: the G with Eb, the A with F, the F# with D, etc. These "churchy"-type sounds expand the musical palette. They can be found in the more sophisticated pop structures, but a close listen to classical music reveals that these voicings were used brilliantly by the masters and help explain how they could develop their themes with such variety, depth and length.

I’m so excited to have found this; THANK YOU! Hardly anyone around me has ever watched “Monk” or knows this fabulous song, which really made me love the show. Husband likes to play “Short People” to drive me crazy, but when I get this down...watch out! Like others, I am in awe of your talent, and do so appreciate your sharing.

Really clear presentation. 🏻 And such a great composition.

Thanks a lot for sharing it. I love this song and the witty lyrics. I'm going to study here on my piano ASAP

THANK YOU!!!

How good and practical is a score in the form of notes

Thanks a lot, I always wanted to play this. Great job!

Fantastic! Baffles me there are actual a few thumbs down on this. Idiots. Thanks so much for breaking this down for us!!

Can't thank you enough

Amazing!

Nice! Thanks!

I couldn't play this if my life depended on it.