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Take Five by Saxplained - Instrumental Solo Sheet Music (Page 1 of 1)

Take Five

By Saxplained Alto Saxophone Solo Pages: 1
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“Take Five” by Saxplained is an alto saxophone solo arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It has also been recorded by The Dave Brubeck Quartet. It was written by Paul Desmond. It's an official Signature Artist edition, produced with the performer to stay true to the original recording.

It runs 1 page. The original published key is C minor. It's marked cool swing, at about 168 BPM. It's arranged for Alto Saxophone.

It's categorized as Jazz on Musicnotes. There are 139 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.

Arrangement
Instrumental Solo
Composer
Paul Desmond
Lyricists
Dave Brubeck , Iola Brubeck
Product #
MN0255057
Pages
1 Page
Instrument
Alto Saxophone
Publisher
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
Date
1960
Tempo
Cool swing
Metronome
q = 168
Original Published Key
C Minor
Time Signature
5/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes

Appears On

1960s

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The alto saxophone solo edition of “Take Five” is in C minor. It is currently available in that key only.

Can I print or download the sheet music?

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You can preview the alto saxophone solo 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.

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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