Take Five
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Available as digital sheet music, “Take Five” by Dave Brubeck is a leadsheet arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Paul Desmond. This edition includes 2 pages of music.
It's written in Eb minor. It's marked medium swing, at about 176 BPM. It's written for C Instrument.
Its style is Jazz. There are 139 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
- Arrangement
- Instrument/Chords
- Composer
- Paul Desmond
- Lyricists
- Dave Brubeck , Iola Brubeck
- Product #
- MN0152666
- Pages
- 2 Pages
- Instrument
- C Instrument
- Publisher
- Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
- Date
- 1960
- Tempo
- Medium Swing
- Metronome
- q = 176
- Original Published Key
- Eb Minor
- Time Signature
- 5/4
- Product Type
- Official
- Interactive
- Yes
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Arrangement Notes
The original version of Take Five from the Dave Brubeck Quartet album, "Time Out" did not have lyrics. Lyrics were later added by Dave Brubeck and his wife Iola and were included in numerous cover versions of the song, notably a 1961 version with vocals by Carmen McRae.
Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The leadsheet edition of “Take Five” is in Eb minor. 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 leadsheet score for “Take Five” 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 leadsheet arrangement include?
The leadsheet arrangement of “Take Five” is written for C instrument, allowing you to build your own arrangement.
Is “Take Five” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Take Five” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Take Five” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 5/4.
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