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Take Five by Dave Brubeck - Piano/Chords Sheet Music (Page 1 of 4)

Take Five

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By Dave Brubeck Piano/Chords Pages: 4
Available in 9 different keys:
Eb Minor (Orig. published key)

Eb Minor (Orig. published key)

+6 A Minor

+8 B Minor (2 sharps)

-3 C Minor (3 flats)

-1 D Minor (1 flat)

+1 E Minor (1 sharp)

+2 F Minor (4 flats)

+3 F# Minor (3 sharps)

+4 G Minor (2 flats)

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Reviews

johnajda ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I previously had a different version of this piece from a different publisher. This version is much better, because it is more accurate to the original piece (particularly the 2nd music theme or transitional bridge after the primary melody). This is one of my favorite jazz pieces, and the digital version you have for it is excellent.

laurie_stapleton ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This is the classic music from Brubeck. Just wish they also had Al Jarreaus version available :)

Score Details

Available as digital sheet music, “Take Five” by Dave Brubeck is a piano/chords arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Paul Desmond. This edition includes 4 pages of music. It's written in Eb minor.

It's available in 8 additional keys for transposition. The tempo marking is moderately fast, around 176 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Guitar and Piano. Stylistically, it's Jazz.

This song is available in 139 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels. It has an average customer rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 1212 ratings. One reviewer notes: “This is the original composition written by Paul Desmond. It is quite hard considering it is in the key of E-Flat Minor and in 5/4 jazz time. However, if…”

Available at a discount in the digital sheet music collection:

From the Book:

The Genius of Dave Brubeck, Book 1

Arrangement
Piano/Chords
Composer
Paul Desmond
Product #
MN0042852
Pages
4 Pages
Instruments
Guitar , Piano
Publisher
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
Date
1960
Tempo
Moderately fast
Metronome
q = 176
Original Published Key
Eb Minor
Time Signature
5/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?

The piano/chords edition of “Take Five” is in Eb minor. You can also purchase it in 8 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 piano/chords score for “Take Five” 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 piano/chords arrangement include?

The piano/chords arrangement of “Take Five” is written for guitar and piano.

Is “Take Five” available for other instruments?

Yes. “Take Five” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Take Five” to compare them.

What time signature is this version in?

The music is written in 5/4.

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