Heart and Soul Alto Sax Sheet Music
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Introduction
Heart and Soul Alto Sax Sheet Music is a great way to get started playing the alto sax. This easy-to-learn classic is perfect for beginners, and is a fun way to learn the basics of reading music. The included play-along CD provides accompaniment for practice and performance, so you can sound your best.
The Melody
The melody of “Heart and Soul” is written in twelve measures, or three 4-bar phrases. The first phrase is 8 measures long and the second and third phrases are 4 measures each. The melody begins on beat one of the first measure with the note Bb. This note is also the starting note of the phrase which makes it the tonic, or key, note. The rest of the phrase stays within the tonic key of Bb major except for a quick move to the neighboring key of Eb for two measures in the middle of the phrase. This brief change creates some harmonic interest and helps to establish Bb as the tonic key.
The second phrase starts in a new key, Eb major, on beat one of measure nine. This new key gives the melody a different flavor and helps to keep things interesting. The second phrase ends back in the original key of Bb on beat one of measure twelve.
The third and final phrase is four measures long and starts on beat one of measure thirteen. This phrase is similar to the first phrase in that it stays mostly within the tonic key of Bb except for a brief move to Eb in the middle. The difference is that this time, instead of ending back in Bb, the melody moves up to end on the note C. This gives the melody a sense of resolution and helps to establish C as the tonic note for this final section
The Chords
In music, a chord is simply two or more notes played together. The most basic chords are triads, or three-note chords. There are four different triad chords built on each note of the scale, resulting in a total of twelve different chords. The chord you use will depend on the context and what kind of sound you’re going for. In general, however, you’ll want to use one of these four triad chords:
-Major: A major chord has a bright, optimistic sound. It’s made up of the root note, the third note up from the root, and the fifth note up from the root. For example, the major chord built on C (C-major) would be C-E-G.
-Minor: A minor chord has a sadder sound than a major chord. It’s made up of the root note, the third note down from the root, and the fifth note up from the root. For example, the minor chord built on C (C-minor) would be C-E♭-G.
-Diminished: A diminished chord has a very tense, unstable sound. It’s made up of the root note, the third note down from the root, and the fifth note down from the root. For example, the diminished chord built on C (C-diminished) would be C-E♭-G♭.
The Arrangement
The arrangement is in the public domain. Therefore, you are free to print it out and use it for your own personal use. The score is provided in PDF format for your convenience. The alto saxophone part is included on a separate page.
This particular arrangement of “Heart and Soul” is a very simple one that is easy to learn and play. It is perfect for beginners or for more experienced players who want to brush up on their skills. The melody is played by the alto saxophone, with accompaniment provided by piano or another instrument.
“Heart and Soul” is a popular song that has been recorded by many artists over the years. Some of the most famous recordings include those by Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole.
The Solo
The solo for “Heart and Soul” is one of the most popular alto saxophone solos of all time. It has been recorded by many famous saxophonists, including Sonny Rollins, Cannonball Adderley, and Charles Lloyd.
