Uptown Funk Alto Saxophone Sheet Music
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Get the sheet music for “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars and play it on your alto saxophone!
About the Song
Uptown Funk is a song by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars. The song was released as the lead single from Ronson’s fourth studio album, Uptown Special. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Ronson’s and Mars’ second consecutive chart-topping song in the US, after Mars’ feature on Ronson’s “Locked out of Heaven”.
History
“Uptown Funk” is a song recorded by British record producer Mark Ronson and American singer and songwriter Bruno Mars, for Ronson’s fourth studio album, Uptown Special (2015). RCA Records released the song as the album’s lead single on 10 November 2014. Jeff Bhasker assisted the artists in co-writing and co-producing the track, with additional writing from Philip Lawrence. This is one of the bestselling alto saxophone sheet music.
Critical response to “Uptown Funk” was positive, with critics describing it as “IRRESISTIBLE”, “a gorgeous throwback groove”, and “one hell of a banger”. The song also won two Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year. The song peaked at number one on eleven different Billboard charts: Hot 100, Digital Songs (which sold 246,000 copies in its first week), Radio Songs (157 million in airplay over eight weeks), Streaming Songs (20.9 million streams in its first week), Mainstream Top 40, Rhythmic Songs and Adult Top 40 as well as Pop Songs, Adult Contemporary (its ninth week at number one), Rock Airplay (its fourth week at number one) and Dance/Mix Show Airplay (its second week at number one). Globally, it was the seventh best-selling digital single of 2015 with sales of 7.6 million copies that year.
Composition
“Uptown Funk” was composed by Jeff Bhasker, Mark Ronson, Phillip Lawrence, and Bruno Mars. The track was produced by Ronson, Bhasker, and Mars. The composition is heavily inspired by funk music of the 1980s with a “thick urban feel meant to evoke the New York City street dance culture of that decade.” The song features R&B singer Mars on lead vocals. The lyrics center on partying and filling up a place with fun.
Uptown Funk Alto Saxophone Cover
Uptown Funk is a hit song by Bruno Mars. The song became popular worldwide, and many people wanted to learn how to play it on their alto saxophone. You can find the sheet music for Uptown Funk online, and many people have uploaded videos of themselves playing the song.
About the Cover
This is an alto saxophone cover of Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars. The sheet music is available for purchase and download.
Cover Artist
This Uptown Funk alto saxophone cover is performed by Andrew Huang. He is a Canadian musician, YouTuber, and producer. Andrew has released several albums and EPs independently, as well as scoring and composing for television, film, and video games. His work has been featured on NPR, The Washington Post, Fast Company, The Huffington Post, and more.
How to Play the Alto Saxophone Cover
Are you looking for a fun, challenging, and rewarding way to play the alto saxophone? Then learning how to play the alto saxophone cover of the popular song “Uptown Funk” is the perfect way to do it! This article will provide you with all the information you need to get started, including the sheet music for the song.
Steps
To play the alto saxophone, you will need to follow these steps:
1. Put the reed in your mouth and wet it with saliva.
2. Place the reed on the mouthpiece and close your lips around it, making sure that the flat side of the reed is facing towards your tongue.
3. Press your left hand onto the top half of the saxophone, and place your right hand on the bottom half of the saxophone.
4. Use your right thumb to press down on the lever that opens up the keypad. This will allow air to flow through the instrument.
5. Blow gently into the mouthpiece and watch as the reed vibrates. You can then use your fingers to press down on different keys to create different notes.
Tips
Learning how to play the alto saxophone can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it takes some time and effort to get the hang of it. Here are a few tips to help you get started:
-Practice regularly. The more you play, the better you’ll get.
-Start by learning the basic notes. Once you know where all the notes are on the instrument, you can begin to practice simple melodies.
-Listen to music. Not only will this help you better understand how to play your instrument, but you’ll also start to develop your own unique style.
-Find a good teacher. A good teacher can teach you the basics, help you develop your skills, and give you feedback on your progress.
With some practice and patience, you’ll be playing like a pro in no time!
