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Sloop John B Alto saxophone sheet music · Medium

Traditional

Sheet music of Sloop John B for alto saxophone (Medium), first lines
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About this version

  • This version switches between the low and the high register: from D5 upward you add the octave key.
  • The range is an octave.
  • Too fast at ♩ = 131? In the app you practice tricky bars at 80% or 60% speed first.
Composer
Traditional
Instrument
Alto Saxophone
Level
Medium
Key
D Major
Time signature
4/4
Tempo
♩ = 131
Bars
31
Range
A4 – A5
Clef
Treble clef

Key and range as written in the sheet music.

Fingerings for this song

This version uses 8 notes: A4, B4, C#5, D5, E5, F#5, G5, A5.

Full alto saxophone fingering chart →

Traditional. Arrangement and engraving: tonestro.

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