Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn to play Take Five 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/l/Saxplained
Composed by alto saxophonist Paul Desmond and originally performed by the Dave Brubeck Quartet on their iconic album Time Out (1959), Take Five is known for its unusual 5/4 time signature. It became a surprise hit, earning the title of the biggest-selling jazz single of all time.
0:00 Alto Tutorial
2:23 Alto Playalong
3:47 Tenor Tutorial
6:11 Tenor 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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♫ Playlist: Jazz Songs
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♫ Playlist: Classic Songs
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♫ SHEET MUSIC
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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.
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Saxplained - Saxophone Tutorials: youtube.com/Saxplained
Clarified - Clarinet Tutorials: youtube.com/ClarifiedTutorials
Flutorials - Flute Tutorials: youtube.com/Flutorials
Brassified - Brass Tutorials: youtube.com/channel/UCIM5r4PKdvlZaK22kEv3N2g
Learn to play Take Five 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/l/Saxplained
Composed by alto saxophonist Paul Desmond and originally performed by the Dave Brubeck Quartet on their iconic album Time Out (1959), Take Five is known for its unusual 5/4 time signature. It became a surprise hit, earning the title of the biggest-selling jazz single of all time.
0:00 Alto Tutorial
2:23 Alto Playalong
3:47 Tenor Tutorial
6:11 Tenor Playalong
Note: Baritone Sax can play along with the Alto Sax part, and Soprano Sax can play along with the Tenor Sax part
SPECIAL OFFER: Take your learning to the next level with lessons from expert teachers on Lessonface. Get $22 credit toward your first lesson by using our affiliate link: Lessonface.com/Saxplained
*******
♫ Playlist: Jazz Songs
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl1IPhNnp-l2q3Q0NFJhV5KwGYS6tOdvc
♫ Playlist: Classic Songs
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl1IPhNnp-l2goDXlUe6hlSgmZGYIVNFG
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
*******
▶ DONATE
Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/musimple
▶ COMMISSIONS
Commission a custom video: ko-fi.com/musimple/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/channel/UCIM5r4PKdvlZaK22kEv3N2g
