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Deacon Blues
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Each additional print is $3.99
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Scorings:
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Transcribed Solo Instrumental Part |
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Voice Alto Saxophone |
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Range:
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Voice:
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Pro Credit Eligible:
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Yes |
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Interactive:
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Yes |
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Pages:
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5 |
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Product #:
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MN0135547 |
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Lyrics:
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Contains complete lyrics |
- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Deacon Blues |
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Voice Alto Saxophone | |
Vocal Range: |
B3-F#5 |
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Scoring: |
Transcribed Solo Instrumental Part |
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Original Published Key: |
E Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
116 |
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Product Type: |
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Product #:
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MN0135547 |
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Price:
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$4.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $3.99
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Pages: |
5 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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This is the day of the expanding man. |
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Arrangement Details
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Steely Dan |
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Pages: |
5 |
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Instruments: |
Voice Alto Saxophone | |
Vocal Range: |
B3-F#5 |
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Scorings: |
Transcribed Solo Instrumental Part |
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Original Published Key: |
E Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0135547 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately |
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Metronome: |
q = 116 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Deacon Blues
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Date: |
1977 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0135547 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
This is the day of the expanding man. |
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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?
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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.
About This Arrangement
“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.
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