- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got That Swing) |
|
|---|---|---|
Composed by: |
||
Instrument: |
SATB Choir | |
Scoring: |
SATB Choir A Cappella |
|
Original Published Key: |
G Minor |
|
Time Signature: |
4/4 |
|
BPM: |
184 |
|
Product Type: |
|
Musicnotes |
|
Product #:
|
MN0147392 |
|
|
Price:
|
$2.99
First purchase must contain a minimum of 4 prints.
Includes prints + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
|
|
Pages: |
6 |
|
|
Lyrics Begin:
|
What good is melody? |
|
|
Appears On:
|
||
Arrangement Details
Composed by: |
Duke Ellington |
|
|---|---|---|
Arranger: |
||
Pages: |
6 |
|
Instrument: |
SATB Choir | |
Scoring: |
SATB Choir A Cappella |
|
Original Published Key: |
G Minor |
|
Product Type: |
|
Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0147392 |
|
Tempo: |
Bright swing |
|
Metronome: |
q = 184 |
|
Time Signature: |
4/4 |
|
Genres: |
||
Song Details
Composer: |
||
|---|---|---|
Lyricist: |
||
Date: |
1932 |
|
Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
|
Product Type: |
|
Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0147392 |
|
Lyrics Begin: |
What good is melody? |
|
Other arrangements of It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got That Swing)
See all arrangementsMore Music by Tony Bennett
See all Tony Bennett sheet musicExplore More Music
Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The SATB choir a cappella edition of “It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got That Swing)” is in G 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 SATB choir a cappella score for “It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got That Swing)” 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 SATB choir a cappella arrangement include?
The SATB choir a cappella arrangement of “It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got That Swing)” is written for SATB choir. The score includes separate parts for soprano, alto, tenor and bass, allowing a choir to perform it unaccompanied. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got That Swing)” composed by Duke Ellington is offered as a SATB choir a cappella arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The arrangement spans 6 pages. It's scored in G minor.
The tempo marking is bright swing, around 184 BPM. It's arranged for SATB Choir. This edition contains complete lyrics.
It's categorized as Jazz Standards on Musicnotes. This song is available in 64 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels. Arranged by Jay Althouse.
Embed