Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn to play Riptide by Vance Joy with this easy tutorial for all saxophones. Play along with the backing track, sheet music, and fingerings for beginners ♫ Printable sheet music available at musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/MN0272888 and musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/MN0272889
Riptide is a popular song by Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy. Released in 2013, it has become one of his signature songs and a fan favorite, known for its catchy melody and distinctive ukulele riff. The song is about a tumultuous romance and the feeling of being drawn to someone who might not be good for you.
0:00 Alto Tutorial
1:50 Alto Playalong
3:15 Tenor Tutorial
5:04 Tenor Playalong
Note: Baritone Sax can play along with the Alto Sax part, and Soprano Sax can play along with the Tenor Sax part
You can also learn this song on:
♫ Clarinet: youtu.be/nXNNOE6N0AU
♫ Flute: youtu.be/bwhczxCd5XY
♫ Trumpet: youtu.be/4f8q1QDaAfU
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Browse all playlists:
youtube.com/Saxplained/playlists
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♫ SHEET MUSIC
Browse all our sheet music: musicnotes.com/l/Saxplained
♫ MERCH
Saxophone shirts, hoodies and more: shop.saxplained.com
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Saxplained makes it easy to learn saxophone with fun and engaging tutorials for beginners, intermediate and advanced players. Created by a professional musician and educator, Saxplained is the best place to find easy songs for alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, soprano or baritone sax.
♫ Created by Musimple
Saxplained - Saxophone Tutorials: youtube.com/Saxplained
Clarified - Clarinet Tutorials: youtube.com/ClarifiedTutorials
Flutorials - Flute Tutorials: youtube.com/Flutorials
Brassified - Brass Tutorials: youtube.com/BrassifiedTutorials
Ukified - Ukulele Tutorials: youtube.com/channel/UCHgcfauu4Mo9UZLLG-RyQsA
Learn to play Riptide by Vance Joy with this easy tutorial for all saxophones. Play along with the backing track, sheet music, and fingerings for beginners ♫ Printable sheet music available at musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/MN0272888 and musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/MN0272889
Riptide is a popular song by Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy. Released in 2013, it has become one of his signature songs and a fan favorite, known for its catchy melody and distinctive ukulele riff. The song is about a tumultuous romance and the feeling of being drawn to someone who might not be good for you.
0:00 Alto Tutorial
1:50 Alto Playalong
3:15 Tenor Tutorial
5:04 Tenor Playalong
Note: Baritone Sax can play along with the Alto Sax part, and Soprano Sax can play along with the Tenor Sax part
You can also learn this song on:
♫ Clarinet: youtu.be/nXNNOE6N0AU
♫ Flute: youtu.be/bwhczxCd5XY
♫ Trumpet: youtu.be/4f8q1QDaAfU
*******
♫ Playlist: Pop Songs
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl1IPhNnp-l1_qrtT4PquLJWUG2yDGebg
Browse all playlists:
youtube.com/Saxplained/playlists
*******
♫ SHEET MUSIC
Browse all our sheet music: musicnotes.com/l/Saxplained
♫ MERCH
Saxophone shirts, hoodies and more: shop.saxplained.com
*******
▶ PATREON
Become a Patron: patreon.com/Musimple
▶ TIP JAR
Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/Musimple
▶ COMMISSIONS
Commission a custom video: saxplained.com/commissions
*******
Saxplained makes it easy to learn saxophone with fun and engaging tutorials for beginners, intermediate and advanced players. Created by a professional musician and educator, Saxplained is the best place to find easy songs for alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, soprano or baritone sax.
♫ Created by Musimple
Saxplained - Saxophone Tutorials: youtube.com/Saxplained
Clarified - Clarinet Tutorials: youtube.com/ClarifiedTutorials
Flutorials - Flute Tutorials: youtube.com/Flutorials
Brassified - Brass Tutorials: youtube.com/BrassifiedTutorials
Ukified - Ukulele Tutorials: youtube.com/channel/UCHgcfauu4Mo9UZLLG-RyQsA
