Preview of the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement for “Erie Canal” by Dan Zanes.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Rocket Ship Beach (2001)
Rocket Ship Beach was the album that introduced Zanes to families across America after he moved to Brooklyn around 2000, blending his eclectic range of folk and rock influences into a record aimed at kids and parents alike. It set the template for the communal, genre-hopping family music he would make throughout his career.
All of Rocket Ship BeachDan Zanes
Dan Zanes is an American musician from New Hampshire who plays rock, folk, and children's music. He started out in the 1980s indie rock band the Del Fuegos before shifting toward family-friendly folk music, eventually fronting the group Dan Zanes and Friends. He draws on a wide range of traditional American music, from blues and folk to sea shanties, and has collaborated with many other artists over the years.
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Good to know
What key is "Erie Canal" in?
"Erie Canal" by Dan Zanes is in B minor.
What is the tempo of "Erie Canal"?
"Erie Canal" plays at around 158 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Erie Canal"?
The core progression is G, A, F♯m7, E, D7, and C♯7, built around the B minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "Erie Canal"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, upright bass, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and light percussion.
Can I get "Erie Canal" tenor sax sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement of "Erie Canal" by Dan Zanes, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Erie Canal" tenor sax sheet music easy to play?
"Erie Canal" tenor sax sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 158 BPM in B minor with 12 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 "Erie Canal" tenor sax sheet music?
Yes. The beginner tenor sax sheet music for "Erie Canal" 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 "Erie Canal" on?
"Erie Canal" appears on Rocket Ship Beach (2001).
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