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Intermediate tenor sax sheet music for "Blue Satin" by Henry Mancini, in C major at about 107 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Tenor Sax Sheet Music for "Blue Satin" by Henry Mancini

Preview of the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement for “Blue Satin” by Henry Mancini.

Blue Satin by Henry Mancini
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

Genrecinematic · orchestral · classical
Mooddramatic · melancholic · grand
Signaturedramatic orchestral film score
C major
Key
107
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F7
Dmin/b3
B
Cmaj7
C7
Fmaj7
Fm
B7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeInstrumentalOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

full orchestra
rich, layered strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion create a sweeping, cinematic texture
piano
provides delicate melodic lines and harmonic support
strings
lush, sweeping sections that build tension and release
brass
adds power and heroic color in climactic moments
woodwinds
offers lyrical counter‑melodies and subtle color
percussion
drives the rhythm with timpani rolls and cymbal swells
Album & artist
ALBUM

Original Album Classics (1960)

A compilation drawing from Mancini's early RCA recordings, gathering material that showed the range of his output in the early part of his career. It serves as a good entry point into his work from this period.

All of Original Album Classics
Artist

Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini was an American composer, arranger, and conductor from Cleveland, Ohio, who became one of the most celebrated figures in film and television music. He worked across jazz, big band, easy listening, and orchestral styles, and his career produced some of the most recognizable themes in Hollywood history. Over roughly four decades he won four Academy Awards and twenty Grammy Awards, with scores for projects ranging from TV crime shows to major motion pictures.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Blue Satin" in?

"Blue Satin" by Henry Mancini is in C major.

What is the tempo of "Blue Satin"?

"Blue Satin" plays at around 107 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Blue Satin"?

The core progression is F♯7, Dmin/b3, B, Cmaj7, C7, and Fmaj7, built around the C major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Blue Satin"?

The recording features full orchestra, piano, strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion.

Can I get "Blue Satin" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement of "Blue Satin" by Henry Mancini, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Blue Satin" tenor sax sheet music easy to play?

"Blue Satin" tenor sax sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 107 BPM in C major with 26 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

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

Yes. The beginner tenor sax sheet music for "Blue Satin" 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 "Blue Satin" on?

"Blue Satin" appears on Original Album Classics (1960).

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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.

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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.

Is this transcription licensed?

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