8-Bit Blues – Intermediate Piano Duet

8-Bit Blues is a jazzy, high-energy Intermediate piano duet by Tom Gerou, combining a classic blues progression with chromatic riffs and bold rhythmic character. Written in compound triple meter (6/8) instead of traditional swing notation, it delivers a fresh, syncopated groove ideal for ensemble performance.

Reminiscent of vintage video game soundtracks — think 1980s side-scrollers and arcade adventures — the piece brings to mind a nimble hero leaping through colorful levels with flair and rhythmic drive. A fantastic blend of nostalgia and pedagogy.

Features:
• Chromatic scale and chromatic inflections
• Melodic sharing between parts
• Blocked intervals and 3-note chords
• Blues form in a modern, playful setting

Also found in the collection Duettini, Book 3

INTERMEDIATE PIANO DUET