Begin the Beguine by Cole Porter - Instrumental Solo, Instrumental Duet, Instrumental Trio Sheet Music (Page 1 of 5)

Begin the Beguine

Composed by Cole Porter Alto Saxophone Solo Pages: 5
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“Begin the Beguine” composed by Cole Porter is offered as an alto saxophone solo arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The arrangement spans 5 pages. It's scored in G major.

It's marked moderate beguine, at about 132 BPM. The scoring is for Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2 and Alto Saxophone 3. It falls under the Dance style category.

There are 27 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. It was arranged by Tony Esposito.

From the Book:

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Arrangement
Instrumental Solo
Composer
Cole Porter
Lyricist
Cole Porter
Product #
MN0017135
Pages
5 Pages
Instruments
Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Alto Saxophone 3
Publisher
Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Date
1935
Tempo
Moderate beguine
Metronome
q = 132
Original Published Key
G Major
Time Signature
4/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes

Appears On

1930s

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What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?

The alto saxophone solo edition of “Begin the Beguine” is in G major. It is currently available in that key only.

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What does this alto saxophone solo arrangement include?

The alto saxophone solo arrangement of “Begin the Beguine” is written for alto saxophone 1, alto saxophone 2 and alto saxophone 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.

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