Top 31 Best Selling Sheet Music for Alto Saxophone Solos
After selling 100’s of alto saxophone sheet music transcriptions, I've filtered out which solos were the top 31 selling Alto Saxophone Solos. 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 some high notes to play, none of these solos are in an altissimo register in the most famous saxophone solos found here.
Please enjoy each music video which includes a variety of alto sax solos.
31 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)
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)
Maneater Alto Sax Sheet Music #18
Artist: Daryl Hall and John Oates
Saxophone Player: Charles "Chuck" Findley
(Solo starts at 0:28)
Urgent Alto Sax Sheet Music
Artist: Foreigner
Saxophone Player: Junior Walker
(Sax solo starts at 1:30)
Never Tear Us Apart Alto Sax Sheet Music
Artist: INXS
Saxophone Player: Kirk Pengilly
(Sax solo starts at 2:40)
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)
Just The Two Of Us Alto Sax Sheet Music
Artist: Bill Withers
Saxophone Player: Grover Washington Jr.
(Sax solo starts at 1:47)
Night Train Alto Sax Sheet Music #12
Artist: Jimmy Forrest
Saxophone Player: Jimmy Forrest
(Sax solo starts at 0:07)
Bad To The Bone Alto Sax Sheet Music #11
Artist: George Thorogood
Saxophone Player: Jim Liban
(Sax solo starts at 2:32)
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)
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)
Smooth Operator Alto Sax Sheet Music
Artist: Sade
Saxophone Player: Pete Beachill
(Sax starts at beginning)
Pick Up The Pieces Alto Sax Sheet Music #3
Artist: Average White Band
Saxophone Player: Malcom "Molly" Duncan
(Sax starts at 0:17)
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)
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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