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Stand by Me
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Instrumental Solo
Stand by Me
Ben E. King
Instrumental Solo
Stand by Me
Ben E. King
Instrumental Solo
Stand by Me
WindTab
Instrumental Solo
Stand by Me
Saxplained
Score Details
“Stand by Me” by Ben E. King is offered as an alto saxophone solo arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The original music is by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The arrangement spans 1 page.
It's written in F# major. It's available in 2 additional keys for transposition. The tempo is moderately, with a beat, at around 88 BPM.
The arrangement is scored for Alto Saxophone. Stylistically, it's Soul. Musicnotes offers 290 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
From the Book:
Essential Songs for Alto Sax
- Arrangement
- Instrumental Solo
- Composers
- Jerry Leiber , Mike Stoller , Ben E. King
- Lyricists
- Jerry Leiber , Mike Stoller , Ben E. King
- Product #
- MN0103909_D6
- Pages
- 1 Page
- Instrument
- Alto Saxophone
- Publisher
- Sony/ATV Music Publishing
- Date
- 1961
- Tempo
- Moderately, with a beat
- Metronome
- q = 88
- Original Published Key
- F# Major
- Original Key
- C Major
- Time Signature
- 4/4
- Product Type
- Official
- Interactive
- Yes
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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 F# major. The originally published key is C major. You can also purchase it in one other key, sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
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.
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