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Song: |
Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) |
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Instrument: |
Alto Saxophone | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
67 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0223680 |
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Price:
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$3.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $3.99
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Pages: |
2 |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Brendan Ross |
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Pages: |
2 |
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Form: |
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Instrument: |
Alto Saxophone | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Available Keys: |
D Major (Orig), G Major (-7) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0223680 |
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Metronome: |
q = 67 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1981 |
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Publisher: |
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0223680 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The alto saxophone solo edition of “Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)” is in D major. You can also purchase it in one other key, sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Is “Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)” 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
“Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)” by Brendan Ross is an alto saxophone solo arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It has also been recorded by Christopher Cross. It was written by Carole Bayer Sager, Peter Allen and Burt Bacharach. It's an official Signature Artist edition, produced with the performer to stay true to the original recording.
It runs 2 pages. The original published key is D major. It's played at about 67 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Alto Saxophone.
Stylistically, it's Instrumental Pop. There are 42 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. The piece is from Arthur.
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