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Intermediate tenor sax sheet music for "Body" by Dave Davies, in A minor at about 150 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Tenor Sax Sheet Music for "Body" by Dave Davies

Preview of the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement for “Body” by Dave Davies.

Body by Dave Davies
Tenor Sax Sheet Music

B transposingTreble clefMid-staff range

The tenor sax part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument. It is a B♭ transposing instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · alternative rock · post‑punk revival
Moodurgent · angsty · defiant
Signatureurgent, defiant, post‑punk revival energy
A minor
Key
150
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A
F
Dm
G
C
Gmaj/3
Emin/5
E
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

distorted electric guitar
driving, syncopated riffs and melodic leads
driving bass guitar
prominent, melodic, and syncopated
acoustic drum kit
tight, punchy, and energetic
male lead vocals
raw, slightly strained, urgent, and passionate
clean electric guitar
textural, atmospheric layers
Album & artist
ALBUM

Glamour (1981)

Glamour was Dave's second solo album, following his 1980 debut, and continued his exploration of rock-driven songwriting outside the Kinks. It reflects the polished yet edgy style of early 1980s rock production.

All of Glamour
Artist

Dave Davies

Dave Davies, born in 1947 in London, is an English guitarist, singer, and songwriter who served as the lead guitarist for the Kinks alongside his brother Ray. His distorted guitar work on tracks like 'You Really Got Me' helped shape the sound of hard rock. Outside the Kinks, he has released a string of solo albums spanning from the 1980s through the 2000s, blending rock with more experimental and spiritual themes.

All Dave Davies songs
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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Body" in?

"Body" by Dave Davies is in A minor.

What is the tempo of "Body"?

"Body" plays at around 150 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Body"?

The core progression is A, F, Dm, G, C, and Gmaj/3, built around the A minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Body"?

The recording features distorted electric guitar, driving bass guitar, acoustic drum kit, clean electric guitar, and male lead vocals.

Can I get "Body" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement of "Body" by Dave Davies, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Body" tenor sax sheet music easy to play?

"Body" tenor sax sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 150 BPM in A minor with 21 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Body" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. The beginner tenor sax sheet music for "Body" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Body" on?

"Body" appears on Glamour (1981).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

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Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.

What instruments and formats are available?

Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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How accurate is the transcription?

It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

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