Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn to play Mr Sandman by the Chordettes with this easy tutorial for all saxophones. Play along with the backing track, sheet music, and fingerings for beginners.

Mr. Sandman (or Mister Sandman) is a well-known American song written by Pat Ballard in 1954 and initially performed by The Chordettes. The song is characterized by its close vocal harmonies and has been covered by numerous artists, becoming a doo-wop classic and a retro favorite. The Sandman of the title refers to a mythical figure associated with sleep and dreams.

0:00 Alto Tutorial
2:38 Playalong
4:22 Tenor Tutorial
7:01 Playalong
Note: Baritone Sax can play along with the Alto Sax part, and Soprano Sax can play along with the Tenor Sax part

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