Songscription

Intermediate tenor sax sheet music for "Moonlight Sonata" by Henry Mancini, in C♯ minor at about 200 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Tenor Sax Sheet Music for "Moonlight Sonata" by Henry Mancini

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

Moonlight Sonata 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

Genreclassical · cinematic · soundtrack
Moodmelancholic · dramatic · nostalgic
Signaturecinematic classical piano ballad
C minor
Key
200
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Cm
Cm7
A
Dmaj/3
A7
Asus4
Cmin/5
Fm
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

piano
grand piano playing a slow, expressive melody with rich, resonant chords
strings
lush, sustained string section providing harmonic depth and emotional swell
percussion
subtle, low‑volume percussion accents that underline the rhythm without drawing attention
Album & artist
ALBUM

Six Hours Past Sunset (1969)

A late-1960s record that reflects the shift in popular taste during that period, with Mancini adapting his orchestral style to a softer, more contemplative sound. The album has a laid-back, nocturnal quality that fits its title.

All of Six Hours Past Sunset
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.

All Henry Mancini songs
How it works

From a recording to your part in three steps

  1. Step 1
    Bring the recording

    Paste a YouTube link or upload an audio file, the studio cut, a live take, or a cover.

  2. Step 2
    We transcribe it

    Our model listens and arranges this exact performance for tenor sax, at your chosen level.

  3. Step 3
    Play & export

    Read it on screen, transpose, slow it down, and export the sheet music when it feels right.

Ready to play it?

Start from any recording, your tenor sax sheet music in minutes.

FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Moonlight Sonata" in?

"Moonlight Sonata" by Henry Mancini is in C♯ minor.

What is the tempo of "Moonlight Sonata"?

"Moonlight Sonata" plays at around 200 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Moonlight Sonata"?

The core progression is C♯m, C♯m7, A, Dmaj/3, A♭7, and A♭sus4, built around the C♯ minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Moonlight Sonata"?

The recording features piano, strings, and percussion.

Can I get "Moonlight Sonata" tenor sax sheet music?

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

Is "Moonlight Sonata" tenor sax sheet music easy to play?

"Moonlight Sonata" tenor sax sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 200 BPM in C♯ minor with 22 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 "Moonlight Sonata" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. The beginner tenor sax sheet music for "Moonlight Sonata" 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 "Moonlight Sonata" on?

"Moonlight Sonata" appears on Six Hours Past Sunset (1969).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

Give it a recording, a YouTube link or an audio file, and its AI transcribes that performance into notation for the instrument and level you choose.

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.

Is Songscription free to use?

You can try it free, with no credit card needed.

Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?

Yes. You get a downloadable PDF, plus in-app playback and the option to transpose or adjust the arrangement before you print.

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?

Yes. We have licensed this track from its publisher, so we are permitted to transcribe it and provide the sheet music to you.

Transcribed from licensed catalogs by AI trained on millions of bars of music.

Made with in California.