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Song: |
Tell Me Why |
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Tenor Saxophone | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
Bb Major |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0163231 |
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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 $3.99
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Pages: |
1 |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
The Beatles |
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Pages: |
1 |
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Forms: |
Song Solo |
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Instrument: |
Tenor Saxophone | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
Bb Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0163231 |
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Tempo: |
Moderato |
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Metronome: |
q = 148 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1964 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0163231 |
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From the Book: |
Best of the Beatles - 2nd Edition |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The tenor saxophone solo edition of “Tell Me Why” is in Bb 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 tenor saxophone solo score for “Tell Me Why” 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.
Is “Tell Me Why” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Tell Me Why” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Tell Me Why” 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
“Tell Me Why” by The Beatles is a tenor saxophone solo arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon. It runs 1 page.
The original published key is Bb major. The tempo marking is moderato, around 148 BPM. It's written for Tenor Saxophone.
Its style is Movie/TV. This song is available in 30 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels. It's featured in A Hard Day's Night.
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