Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn to play Thriller 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/MN0264571 and musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/MN0264572
Released in the early 80s, Thriller was the title track of Michael Jackson's sixth studio album. The song features horror-inspired sound effects and a monologue from actor Vincent Price. The music video, which features a dance routine performed by a horde of zombies, has had a lasting impact on pop culture.
0:00 Alto Tutorial
1:38 Alto Playalong
2:57 Tenor Tutorial
4:36 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
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl1IPhNnp-l2goDXlUe6hlSgmZGYIVNFG
♫ Playlist: Halloween Songs
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl1IPhNnp-l2ZP64XBF3DpTCQS6evNirh
Browse all playlists:
youtube.com/Saxplained/playlists
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♫ SHEET MUSIC
Browse all our sheet music: musicnotes.com/l/Saxplained
♫ 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
Flutorials - Flute Tutorials: youtube.com/Flutorials
Brassified - Brass Tutorials: youtube.com/BrassifiedTutorials
Ukified - Ukulele Tutorials: youtube.com/channel/UCHgcfauu4Mo9UZLLG-RyQsA
Learn to play Thriller 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/MN0264571 and musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/MN0264572
Released in the early 80s, Thriller was the title track of Michael Jackson's sixth studio album. The song features horror-inspired sound effects and a monologue from actor Vincent Price. The music video, which features a dance routine performed by a horde of zombies, has had a lasting impact on pop culture.
0:00 Alto Tutorial
1:38 Alto Playalong
2:57 Tenor Tutorial
4:36 Tenor Playalong
Note: Baritone Sax can play along with the Alto Sax part, and Soprano Sax can play along with the Tenor Sax part
*******
♫ Playlist: Classic Songs
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl1IPhNnp-l2goDXlUe6hlSgmZGYIVNFG
♫ Playlist: Halloween Songs
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl1IPhNnp-l2ZP64XBF3DpTCQS6evNirh
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
