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Take Five by Dave Brubeck - 3-Part Choir + Accompaniment Sheet Music (Page 1 of 12)

Take Five - 3-Part Choir + Accompaniment Sheet Music

By Dave Brubeck · Intermediate
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Score Details

“Take Five” by Dave Brubeck is available as a 3-part choir + accompaniment arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It has also been performed by Carmen McRae. It was originally composed by Paul Desmond. It includes 12 pages of music.

The original key is D minor. The tempo marking is swing, around 160 BPM. It's written for 3-Part Choir or Mixed Choir, Piano Accompaniment, Bass, Guitar and Drum Set. This edition contains complete lyrics.

Its style is Jazz. This song is available in 139 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels. It was featured on Dave Brubeck/Carmen McRae - Take Five Live.

From the Book:

Take Five

Arrangement
3-Part Choir + Accompaniment
Composer
Paul Desmond
Lyricists
Dave Brubeck , Iola Brubeck
Product #
MN0147813
Pages
12 Pages
Instruments
3-Part Choir or Mixed Choir, Piano Accompaniment, Bass , Guitar , Drum Set
Publisher
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
Date
1960
Tempo
Swing
Metronome
q = 160
Original Published Key
D Minor
Time Signature
5/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes

Arrangement Notes

This arrangement contains an optional part for bass, guitar and drum set.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 3-part choir + accompaniment edition of “Take Five” is in D minor. It is currently available in that key only.

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. A first purchase of this title must include at least 4 prints.

Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?

You can preview the 3-part choir + accompaniment 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 3-part choir + accompaniment arrangement include?

The 3-part choir + accompaniment arrangement of “Take Five” is written for 3-part choir or mixed choir, piano, bass, guitar and drum set. The score includes three separate vocal parts, allowing a choir to perform it with an accompanist. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.

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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