Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn to play Take On Me by A-ha 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/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0254874
The biggest hit from Norwegian synth-pop band A-ha, Take On Me found went through several iterations before finding global success with its 1985 release. It is famous for its iconic synth riff as well as its revolutionary music video, which features live-action sequences combined with pencil-sketch animation.
0:00 Alto Tutorial
2:07 Alto Playalong
3:36 Tenor Tutorial
5:43 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: Classic Songs
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youtube.com/Saxplained/playlists
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♫ SHEET MUSIC
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♫ MERCH
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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
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Brassified - Brass Tutorials: youtube.com/channel/UCIM5r4PKdvlZaK22kEv3N2g
Learn to play Take On Me by A-ha 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/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0254874
The biggest hit from Norwegian synth-pop band A-ha, Take On Me found went through several iterations before finding global success with its 1985 release. It is famous for its iconic synth riff as well as its revolutionary music video, which features live-action sequences combined with pencil-sketch animation.
0:00 Alto Tutorial
2:07 Alto Playalong
3:36 Tenor Tutorial
5:43 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: 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
