Song: |
Begin the Beguine |
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Instruments: |
Clarinet 1 Clarinet 2 Clarinet 3 | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo Instrumental Duet Instrumental Trio |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
132 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0017095 |
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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 $2.99
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Pages: |
5 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4/5 based on 8 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"As a fairly new clarinettist, I found this to be an excellent piece and fairly easy to pla..." Read reviews
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Arrangement Details
Composed by: |
Cole Porter |
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Arranger: |
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Pages: |
5 |
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Forms: |
Song Dance |
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Instruments: |
Clarinet 1 Clarinet 2 Clarinet 3 | |
Scorings: |
Instrumental Solo Instrumental Duet Instrumental Trio |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0017095 |
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Tempo: |
Moderate beguine |
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Metronome: |
q = 132 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1935 |
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Publisher: |
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0017095 |
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From the Book: |
Favorite Cole Porter Classics for Clarinet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The clarinet solo edition of “Begin the Beguine” is in C major. It is currently available in that key only.
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 clarinet solo score for “Begin the Beguine” 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.
What does this clarinet solo arrangement include?
The clarinet solo arrangement of “Begin the Beguine” is written for clarinet 1, clarinet 2 and clarinet 3.
Is “Begin the Beguine” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Begin the Beguine” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Begin the Beguine” 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
Available as digital sheet music, “Begin the Beguine” composed by Cole Porter is a clarinet solo arrangement you can download and print. This edition includes 5 pages of music. It's written in C major. The tempo marking is moderate beguine, around 132 BPM.
It's written for Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2 and Clarinet 3. Its style is Dance. This song is available in 27 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels. Customers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 8 ratings.
One customer writes: “As a fairly new clarinettist, I found this to be an excellent piece and fairly easy to play and sounded great - despite a couple of wrong notes on my part.” The arrangement is by Tony Esposito.
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