The pink panter

Henry Mancini

Sheet music score for The Pink Panther melody by Henry Mancini, featuring 7 staves in 4/4 time signature with chord symbols Em, C, and B.
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Piece: The Pink Panther

Composer: Henry Mancini

Key / Meter: 4/4 time signature, single-staff melody line with key signature of one sharp (E minor).

Structure by measure:

  • Measures 1–3: Chords Em, Em, C. Characteristic chromatic pickup figure leading into recurring rhythmic motif.
  • Measures 4–8: Chords Em, Em, Em, B, B. Continuation of theme resolving onto B.
  • Measures 9–12: Chords Em, Em, C, C. Main thematic statement variation held over C.
  • Measures 13–14: Chord Em. Walking rhythm pattern.
  • Measures 15–18: Chords Em, Em, C, C. Rhythmic bassline motif alternating with rests.
  • Measures 19–22: Chords Em, Em, C, C. Repeated rhythmic bassline pattern.
  • Measure 23: Chord Em. Final sustained whole note.