Take on Me
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“Take on Me” by a-ha is offered as an audition cut - short arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The original music is by Pal Waaktaar and Magne Furuholmen. The arrangement spans 3 pages. This arrangement is in F major.
It can be transposed into 4 alternate keys. The tempo is new-wave, at around 162 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Piano and Guitar. For vocalists, contains partial lyrics.
It falls under the Adult Alternative style category. Musicnotes offers 159 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
- Arrangement
- Piano/Vocal/Guitar
- Composers
- Pal Waaktaar , Magne Furuholmen
- Lyricists
- Pal Waaktaar , Magne Furuholmen , Morten Harket
- Product #
- MN0196701_D4
- Pages
- 3 Pages
- Vocal Range
-
Voice:
- Publisher
- Sony/ATV Music Publishing
- Date
- 1984
- Tempo
- New-Wave
- Metronome
- q = 162
- Original Published Key
- F Major
- Original Key
- A Major
- Time Signature
- 4/4
- Product Type
- Official
- Interactive
- Yes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The audition cut - short edition of “Take on Me” is in F major. The originally published key is A major. You can also purchase it in 4 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the audition cut - short score for “Take on Me” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this audition cut - short arrangement include?
The audition cut - short arrangement of “Take on Me” is written for voice, piano and guitar, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. The catalog lists partial lyrics for this edition, so expect some verses to be omitted.
Is “Take on Me” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Take on Me” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Take on Me” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
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