Being Alive [Excerpt]
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“Being Alive” from Company is offered as a piano/vocal/chords arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The original music is by Stephen Sondheim. The arrangement spans 2 pages. It's scored in Eb major.
It can be transposed into 7 alternate keys. The tempo marking is moderato, around 116 BPM. The scoring is for Voice and Piano. This edition contains partial lyrics.
It falls under the Show/Broadway style category. This song is available in 56 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
From the Book:
The 16-Bar Theatre Audition - Baritone/Bass Edition
- Arrangement
- Piano/Vocal/Chords
- Composer
- Stephen Sondheim
- Lyricist
- Stephen Sondheim
- Product #
- MN0140693
- Pages
- 2 Pages
- Vocal Range
- F4-G5
- Publisher
- Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
- Date
- 1970
- Tempo
- Moderato
- Metronome
- q = 116
- Original Published Key
- Eb 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 piano/vocal/chords edition of “Being Alive” is in Eb major. You can also purchase it in 7 other keys, each 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 piano/vocal/chords score for “Being Alive” 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 piano/vocal/chords arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/chords arrangement of “Being Alive” is written for voice and piano, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. The catalog lists partial lyrics for this edition, so expect some verses to be omitted.
Is “Being Alive” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Being Alive” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Being Alive” 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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