Take the atrain arranged for jazz quintet sheet music. This 4 horn combo chart is based on the timeless jazz classic. Think of take the a train with a contemporary flair and you have the idea behind this inventive chart by alan baylock. It has been suggested that rocks in my bed be merged into this article. Take the a train duke ellington download free in pdf or midi. If you are looking for an easy to play, familiar collection of free alto saxophone sheet music simply read on and take a look at the dozens of files we have available for download. Mark murphy kerouac, then and now 1994, muse 5359 original recording, 1986 in one of murphys finest and most original cds, he prefaces his swinging rendition of take the a train with a vocalese tribute to one of its masters, eddie jefferson. The tenor saxophonist plays take the a train in duet with hutchinson. A classic standard jazz by billy strayhorn in 1939.
He was also one of the most creative composers in the history of jazz, particularly renowned for hits such as take the a train, and satin doll, as well as colorful and daring arrangements of classic jazz tunes. Download and print take the a train sheet music for alto sax solo by duke ellington in the range of g5e6 from sheet music direct. Try to play the phrase on as many sets of strings as possible. Im sure many who have downloaded these transcription have made their own corrections but if you havent you can find a better copy here. The solos are of course only for fun, and if you are to use this arrangement, please, improvise yourself. Transpose, print or convert, download jazz pdf and learn to play alto saxophone score in minutes. Take the a train sheet music for guitar download free in.
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This page lists 1779 solo transcriptions that are available somewhere on the internet. Take the a train duke ellington full big band arrangement sheet music for piano, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone download free in pdf or midi. Print and download lead sheets for take the a train composed by billy strayhorn includes complete lyrics in ab major transposable. Includes an high quality pdf file to download instantly. Ellington could not afford licencing new songs under the raised ascap fees, and therefore used strayhorns bmi membership to be allowed to play live was just too good to not have an arrangement of. Chord chart and playalong jam track duke ellington duke ellington take the a train. When duke ellington recorded mood indigo cd track 4, his unique blend of. Take a listen via the player below, or watch the score go by using the video player adjacent to this description. The university of sheffield white rose etheses online. Art pepper was the quintessential west coast alto saxophonist of the 1950s and 60s. All sheet music is available for download on pdf and mp3 format. Unless otherwise noted,all transcriptions are in the original key.
Take the a train sheet music duke ellington alto sax. This well known piece by billy strayhorn and later made a signature tune by duke ellington as mr. Ellington was getting in over his head attempting to merge jazz with more artistic forms of music. Sheet music arranged for easy piano in g major transposable. We provide you with high quality printable sheet music and arrangements made by professional musicians. The list also includes solos for flute,clarinet and ewi. Take the a train by billy strayhorn 19151967 parts.
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Digital sheet music leadsheet add to wish list at a glance. Ellington is depicted on the quarter seated at a piano, sheet music in hand. Take the a train sheet music for piano, alto saxophone. Brass accompaniment to saxophones first statement of take the a train. Contains printable sheet music plus an interactive, downloadable digital sheet music file. Download or print duke ellington take the a train sheet music notes, chords in minutes. Night train for alto saxophone solo, intermediate alto sax sheet music. Just get aboard the a train to take a little ride around the city. Billy strayhorn take the a train sheet music notes. Duke ellington take the a train sheet music leadsheet. This arrangement is loosely based on ella fitzgeralds 1957 recording of take the a train with the duke ellington orchestra. Take the a train sheet music duke ellington alto sax solo. Ive read through all of my old transcriptions and made my own corrections.
Sometimes only 1 note needed to be changed other solos needed a little more work. Take the a train full jazz band sheet music for piano, alto. This chart can be opened up for others to blow solos over. A pretty decent arrangement complete with sax soli, solo section and cool duke ellington fanfare opener. Be sure to check out my youtube channel for more uploads take the atrain by duke ellingtonbilly strayhorn, arranged for piano, alt sax, trumpet, bass and drums. Take the a train by sheet music for buy print music hl. It became a signature tune of duke ellingtons orchestra in big band era. For beginning improvisers, particularly on alto saxophone, johnny hodges is the man to study in depth. Take the a train with a contemporary flair and you have the idea behind this inventive chart by alan baylock.
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