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Song: |
Stand by Me |
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Instrument: |
Alto Saxophone | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Transposed Key: |
F# Major |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0103909_U6 |
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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: |
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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Transposed Key: |
F# Major |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0103909_U6 |
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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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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0103909_U6 |
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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 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?
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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 an alto saxophone solo arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. It runs 1 page.
This edition is in F# major. 2 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo is moderately, with a beat, at around 88 BPM.
It's arranged for Alto Saxophone. It's categorized as Soul on Musicnotes. Musicnotes offers 290 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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