Song: |
Take Five |
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Instrument: |
Alto Saxophone | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
5/4 |
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BPM: |
176 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0192195 |
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Price:
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$9.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $5.99
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Pages: |
1 |
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Appears On:
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Kevin Busse |
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Arranger: |
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Pages: |
1 |
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Form: |
Solo |
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Instrument: |
Alto Saxophone | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0192195 |
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Metronome: |
q = 176 |
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Time Signature: |
5/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1960 |
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Publisher: |
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0192195 |
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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 “Take Five” is in C 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 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.

About This Arrangement
“Take Five” by Kevin Busse is available as an alto saxophone solo arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It has also been performed by Dave Brubeck. It was originally composed by Paul Desmond. As an official Signature Artist edition, it was created with the artist and follows the original recording.
It includes 1 page of music. The original key is C major. The tempo is around 176 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Alto Saxophone.
Stylistically, it's Jazz. This song is available in 139 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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