Deacon Blues by Steely Dan - Transcribed Solo, Instrumental Part Sheet Music (Page 1 of 5)

Deacon Blues - for Alto Saxophone or Voice Sheet Music

By Steely Dan · Advanced
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Score Details

“Deacon Blues” by Steely Dan is offered as an alto saxophone or voice arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. Other recordings of this song include those by Pete Christlieb. The original music is by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. The arrangement spans 5 pages.

It's scored in E major. The tempo is moderately, at around 116 BPM. The scoring is for Voice and Alto Saxophone. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.

It falls under the Jazz-Rock style category. Musicnotes offers 22 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.

Arrangement
Transcribed Solo
Composers
Walter Becker , Donald Fagen
Lyricists
Walter Becker , Donald Fagen
Product #
MN0135547
Pages
5 Pages
Instruments
Voice , Alto Saxophone
Vocal Range
Voice: Voice vocal range, from B3 to F#5
Publisher
Universal Music Publishing Group
Date
1977
Tempo
Moderately
Metronome
q = 116
Original Published Key
E Major
Time Signature
4/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes

Appears On

Steely Dan - Aja 1970s

Arrangement Notes

Please note that the included vocal line and chords symbols are presented in the transposed Eb alto saxophone key.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The alto saxophone or voice edition of “Deacon Blues” is in E major. 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.

Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?

You can preview the alto saxophone or voice score for “Deacon Blues” 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 alto saxophone or voice arrangement include?

The alto saxophone or voice arrangement of “Deacon Blues” is written for voice and alto saxophone. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.

Is “Deacon Blues” available for other instruments?

Yes. “Deacon Blues” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Deacon Blues” 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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