Top 31 Best Selling Sheet Music for Alto Saxophone Solos

Kevin Busse Mar 18, 2025
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Alto Saxophone

After selling 100’s of the best alto sax solos, I've filtered out which solos were the top 31 selling pieces. Here is the list of the best alto saxophone solos that I have accumulated from my library of alto sax transcriptions.

Thankfully, while there are a few high notes to play, none of these solos for alto saxophone are in an altissimo register.

Please enjoy each music video which includes a variety of popular alto sax solo songs.


Best Alto Sax Solos


Walk On The Wild Side Alto Sax Sheet Music #31

Artist: Loud Reed

Saxophone Player: Ronnie Ross

(Sax Solo at 3:37)

Walk On The Wild Side is an absolute classic, which is easily recognizable from the earlier portion of the song.

The sax solo at the end is a bit challenging for a beginner, so it may take time to learn before you can play it well!


Never Tear Us Apart - Alto Sax Sheet Music #30

Artist: INXS

Saxophone Player: Kirk Pengilly

INXS is a beloved group. I was scorned many times after I notoriously mispronounced the bands name in one of my video lesson videos.

Now, I will never forget how to pronounce the name of the ensemble.

(Sax Solo at 2:40)

The sax solo in "Never Tear Us Apart" is apparently very famous (which I never knew before I got requests to transcribe it). It has a distinct sound to it, though I don't really think it sounds great, but that's just me!!


Take 5 Alto Sax Sheet Music

Artist: Dave Brubeck

Saxophone Player: Paul Desmond

After performing this jazz standard and solo during my audition to Berklee College of Music, I was accepted! The time signature is tricky especially if you are to solo over it.

Dave Brubeck mastered this jazz saxophone solo which remains a legendary piece. It requires a higher skill level for this sax solo.

(Sax Solo starts at 0:20)

The Take Five Alto Sax Solo is a rhythmically complex solo that's particularly easy on the ears.

I auditioned at Berklee College of Music playing this solo on my Keilwerth Alto saxophone and got accepted!!


Young Americans Alto Sax Sheet Music #28

Artist: David Bowie

Saxophone Player: David Sanborn

(Sax starts at beginning)

This sax solo from Young Americans is in the pocket!! David Sandborn (Rest In Peace) effortlessly improvises in the background, you love to hear it!



Scenes from an Italian Restaurant - Alto Sax Sheet Music #27

Artist: Billy Joel

Saxophone Player: Richie Cannata

(Sax Solo starts at 1:08 and 4:26)

The Sax Solo in Scenes From An Italian Restaurant is a suprisingly easy song to play on Tenor saxophone, until you get to the high notes at the very end of the solo.

The second sax solo is faster paced, but accessible to a determined novice!


Caribbean Queen - Alto Sax Sheet Music

Artist: Billy Ocean

Saxophone Player: Vernon Jeffrey Smith

(Sax solo starts at 2:32)

The sax solo in Caribbean Queen is somewhat challenging for the intermediate saxophone player. The song certainly sounds straight from the 80's.


Misty - Alto Sax Sheet Music #25

Artist: Erroll Garner

Saxophone Player: Kevin Busse

This was the first alto saxophone solo I performed on YouTube that won exceptional popularity for my channel. It was once my highest viewed video in the first 5 years or more of my YouTube content career.

(Sax starts at beginning)

I highly recommend listening. It's quite a beautiful song by itself.


Harlem Nocturne Alto Sax Sheet Music #24

Artist: Earle Hagen

Saxophone Player: Sonny Stitt

Sonny Stitt played an amazing version of this song which is often difficult to find on the internet. This is by far one of my favorite jazz saxophone solos of all-time.

(Sax solo starts at 0:22)

IF you've never heard of Sonny Stitt's saxophone solo version of Harlem Nocturne YOU are missing out!!

Seriously, stop scrolling, and listen to this ART PIECE of a solo. Contact me if you enjoyed!


Shine On You Crazy Diamond Alto Sax Sheet Music #23

Artist: Pink Floyd

Saxophone Player: Dick Parry

(Sax solo starts at 10:53)

The sax solo in Pink Floyd's Shine On You Crazy Diamond is played with authority. Dick Parry maintains the characteristic of Shine On You Crazy Diamond with his Sax solo that naturally flows through the song.


Tequila Alto Sax Sheet Music #22

Artist: The Champs

Saxophone Player: Danny Flores

(Sax solo starts at 0:20)

Who doesn't recognize the sax in Tequila? I mean really, once you've heard the sax in this song you'll never forget it!


Can't You Hear Me Knocking? Alto Sax Sheet Music #21

Artist: Rolling Stones

Saxophone Player: Bobby Keys

(Sax solo starts at 3:05)

This stealthy tenor sax solo is more difficult for a beginner tenor sax player to learn. The sheet music should make it a lot easier to perform.


Baker Street Alto Sax Sheet Music #20

Artist: Gerry Rafferty

Saxophone Player: Raphael Ravenscroft

I'm surprised this solo isn't higher on the list. Surely it's one of the most popular alto sax solos and its legacy will always be remembered.

(Sax solo starts at 0:25)


Jungleland Alto Sax Sheet Music #19

Artist: Bruce Springsteen

Sax Player: Clarence Clemons

(Sax solo starts at 3:54)

The only song by Bruce Springsteen song that made the list at number 19 with the legendary song named Jungleland.

Clarence Clemons, the saxophone player is a legendary performer who has played lots of iconic riffs played on the radio.


Maneater Alto Sax Sheet Music #18

Artist: Daryl Hall and John Oates

Saxophone Player: Charles "Chuck" Findley

(Solo starts at 0:28)

The sax sheet music for alto is very easy to learn, without much complications. It's best for beginner saxophone players ready to try it out!


Urgent Alto Sax Sheet Music

Artist: Foreigner

Saxophone Player: Junior Walker

(Sax solo starts at 1:30)

I always thought this song was kind of weird, but it turns out people really love it!! The tenor sax solo is a bit awkward to play, yet makes for an unforgettable solo.


Never Tear Us Apart Alto Sax Sheet Music

Artist: INXS

Saxophone Player: Kirk Pengilly

(Sax solo starts at 2:40)

Honestly, I don't think this famous alto sax solo sounds that great. It's quite popular, but it's not my favorite. It's easy to learn and can be fun for those who know and love this sax song.


Jubel Alto Sax Sheet Music #15

Artist: Klingande

Saxophone Player: Lovely Laura

Jubel by Klingande is a pop music song by a lesser known band, however they have produced enjoyable electronic and saxophone music. I encourage everyone to give them a listen.

Very fun music to listen to!

(Sax starts at 0:05)


The Godfather Theme Alto Sax Sheet Music #14

Artist: Nino Rota

Saxophone Player: Clare Fischer

(Start lead starts at 0:13)

I'm glad I transcribed this part for alto sax as its a very famous violin theme that can be played using this alto sax sheet music.


Just The Two Of Us Alto Sax Sheet Music

Artist: Bill Withers

Saxophone Player: Grover Washington Jr.

(Sax solo starts at 1:47)

This easy tenor sax solo is transcribed here for alto sax sheet music. With just a few phrases, any alto sax player can learn this famous tenor sax solo by Grover Washington.


Night Train Alto Sax Sheet Music #12

Artist: Jimmy Forrest

Saxophone Player: Jimmy Forrest

(Sax solo starts at 0:07)

This oddly famous tenor sax song is transcribed her for alto sax sheet music. I'd honestly never heard of this song until I saw how high it was ranking for tenor sax solos. Please enjoy the sheet music transribed for alto sax players.


Bad To The Bone Alto Sax Sheet Music #11

Artist: George Thorogood

Saxophone Player: Jim Liban

(Sax solo starts at 2:32)

Ever since I watched the movie "Major Payne" I thought this was the coolest sax solo I'd ever heard. I think it's really one of the most popularized sax solos of all time. This sheet music has been transcribed for Alto Sax players.


Lily Was Here Alto Sax Sheet Music #10

Artist: David A. Stewart

Saxophone Player: Candy Dulfer

I was never a big fan of Candy Dulfer, however, her hallmark solo in "Lily Was Here" is a signature solo to be remembered.

(Sax starts at 0:32)


Who Can It Be Now? Alto Sax Sheet Music #9

Artist: Men At Work

Saxophone Player: Greg Ham

(Sax solo starts at beginning)


Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree Alto Sax Sheet Music #8

Artist: Brenda Lee

Saxophone Player: Boots Randolph

(Sax solo starts at 1:00)

A perfect sax solo transcribed in sheet music for Alto Saxophone for Christmas. After hearing this song in "Home Alone" it's become a hallmark saxophone solo for the holidays.


You Belong to the City Alto Sax Sheet Music #7

Artist: Glenn Frey

Saxophone Player: Bill Bergman

While the sax solo is a great introduction to this song, I honestly didn't know about this solo until I was deep into my saxophone transcriptions.

I was surprised to find out that this solo soon became one of my best sellers as far as alto saxophone sheet music transcriptions go.

(Sax solo starts at beginning)


Just The Way You Are Alto Sax Sheet Music #6

Artist: Billy Joel

Saxophone Player: Phill Woods

A classic that I've known ever since my cousin asked for me to play it during her wedding.

An absolute tear jerker that warms the heart everytime you hear it.

(Sax solo starts at 1:58)


Careless Whisper Alto Sax Sheet Music #5

Artist: George Michael

Saxophone Player: Steve Gregory

(Sax solo starts at beginning)

After the "Sexy Sax Man" further popularized this sax solo, it remains one of the most famous. The alto sax sheet music here is a best seller that's offered on Musicnotes through the link above.


Smooth Operator Alto Sax Sheet Music 

Artist: Sade

Saxophone Player: Pete Beachill

(Sax starts at beginning)

The Sax Solo in Smooth Operator played by Tenor Saxophonist Stewart Matthewman by Sade comes out as another highly popular sax solo.

I'm actually surprised how popular this sax solo is, the sales reports do not lie!


Pick Up The Pieces Alto Sax Sheet Music #3

Artist: Average White Band

Saxophone Player: Malcom "Molly" Duncan

(Sax starts at 0:17)

The horn section of Pick Up The Pieces starts out this classic and Michael Brecker, a highly famous saxophonist knocks the Tenor Saxophone solo out of the park! This sheet music is transcribed for alto sax.

This is the exact sheet music transcription available at MusicNotes, where I published it as a Signature artist.



Turn the Page Alto Sax Sheet Music #2

Artist: Bob Seger

Saxophone Player: Alto Reed

This is one of the first alto saxophone solos that made a huge impact on me. It was very well known by my friends and family.

It was the perfect song to impress my friends and family when I could play the simple intro, which is the most recognizable part of the whole song.

(Sax solo starts at beginning)


Us and Them Alto Sax Sheet Music #1

Artist: Pink Floyd

Saxophone Player: Dick Parry

(Sax solo starts at 3:33)

Us and Them starts with a velvety use of the lower register in this sax solo with an incredible tenor sax sound. I was able to transcribe this sax solo favorite to alto sax sheet music.


While attending Berklee College of Music, I utilized my time to transcribe saxophone solos during my private study of the alto saxophone. These solos are available in pdf format as well as print selections from MusicNotes.com where sheet music creators like me are Signature Artists.

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