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Something to Live for |
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Piano | |
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Instrumental Solo |
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Bb Major |
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MN0100833 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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4 |
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Arrangement Details
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Composed by: |
Duke Ellington |
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Pages: |
4 |
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Song |
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Instrument: |
Piano | |
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Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
Bb Major |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0100833 |
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Tempo: |
Moderato; with expression |
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Metronome: |
q = 72 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1939 |
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Publisher: |
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0100833 |
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From the Book: |
Lee Evans Arranges Duke Ellington for Piano Solo |
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MN0100833 |
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From the Book: |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano solo edition of “Something to Live for” is in Bb major. It is currently available in that key only.
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 piano solo score for “Something to Live for” 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 solo arrangement include?
The piano solo arrangement of “Something to Live for” is written for piano, allowing one player to perform it with no other musicians.
Is “Something to Live for” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Something to Live for” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Something to Live for” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.
About This Arrangement
“Something to Live for” composed by Duke Ellington is available as a piano solo arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Billy Strayhorn. It includes 4 pages of music.
The original key is Bb major. It's marked moderato; with expression, at about 72 BPM. The scoring is for Piano.
It falls under the Jazz style category. There are 6 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. It was arranged by Lee Evans.
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