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Song: |
Stand by Me |
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Instrument: |
Alto Saxophone | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0103909 |
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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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1 |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Ben E. King |
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Pages: |
1 |
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Forms: |
Song 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 #: |
MN0103909 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately, with a beat |
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Metronome: |
q = 88 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1961 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0103909 |
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From the Book: |
Essential Songs for Alto Sax |
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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 “Stand by Me” is in C major. You can also purchase it in one other key, sold separately.
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 “Stand by Me” 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 “Stand by Me” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Stand by Me” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Stand by Me” 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
“Stand by Me” by Ben E. King is available as an alto saxophone solo arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. It includes 1 page of music.
The original key is C major. Transposition into 2 other keys is available. The tempo is moderately, with a beat, at around 88 BPM.
It's written for Alto Saxophone. Its style is Soul. Musicnotes offers 290 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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