Song: |
Take Five |
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Composed by: |
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Instrument: |
Alto Saxophone | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
B Minor |
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Time Signature: |
5/4 |
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BPM: |
132 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0112834 |
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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: |
2 |
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Appears On:
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Arrangement Details
Composed by: |
Paul Desmond |
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Additional Performer: |
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Pages: |
2 |
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Forms: |
Standard Solo |
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Instrument: |
Alto Saxophone | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
B Minor |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0112834 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately |
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Metronome: |
q = 132 |
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Time Signature: |
5/4 |
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Genres: |
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Song Details
Composer: |
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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 #: |
MN0112834 |
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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 B minor. 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” composed by Paul Desmond is an alto saxophone solo arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. Other recordings of this song include those by The Dave Brubeck Quartet. It runs 2 pages.
The original published key is B minor. The tempo is moderately, at around 132 BPM. The scoring is for Alto Saxophone.
It falls under the Standard style category. Musicnotes offers 139 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels. The song appears on Dave Brubeck Quartet - Time Out.
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