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Intermediate tenor sax sheet music for "The Good Old Days" by Henry Mancini, in D major at about 120 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Tenor Sax Sheet Music for "The Good Old Days" by Henry Mancini

Preview of the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement for “The Good Old Days” by Henry Mancini.

The Good Old Days 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

Genrejazz · swing · big band
Moodenergetic · playful · nostalgic
Signatureclassic swing big band with a bright, danceable feel
D major
Key
120
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G7
C
A7
Dm
Bhdim7
B♭7
G
A
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroMain ThemeBridgeMain ThemeOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
driving swing rhythm with crisp ride cymbal and snare accents
bass
walking bassline that anchors the groove
trumpet
lead melodic voice with a bright, punchy tone
drums
driving swing rhythm with crisp ride cymbal and snare accents
bass
walking bassline that anchors the groove
trumpet
lead melodic voice with a bright, punchy tone
piano
bright, percussive comping and melodic fills
trombone
rich, warm counter‑melody and harmonic support
piano
bright, percussive comping and melodic fills
trombone
rich, warm counter‑melody and harmonic support
clarinet
smooth, lyrical lines that weave through the brass
clarinet
smooth, lyrical lines that weave through the brass
saxophone
warm, expressive solo voice
saxophone
warm, expressive solo voice
Album & artist
ALBUM

Experiment in Terror (1962)

The score to Blake Edwards' psychological thriller of the same name, this album shows a darker and more atmospheric side of Mancini's writing. He uses unusual textures and unconventional harmonic choices to build sustained tension.

All of Experiment in Terror
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 "The Good Old Days" in?

"The Good Old Days" by Henry Mancini is in D major.

What is the tempo of "The Good Old Days"?

"The Good Old Days" plays at around 120 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "The Good Old Days"?

The core progression is G7, C, A7, Dm, Bhdim7, and B♭7, built around the D major tonal center.

What instruments play on "The Good Old Days"?

The recording features drums, bass, piano, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, saxophone, drums, bass, piano, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, and saxophone.

Can I get "The Good Old Days" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement of "The Good Old Days" by Henry Mancini, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "The Good Old Days" tenor sax sheet music easy to play?

"The Good Old Days" tenor sax sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 120 BPM in D major with 16 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 "The Good Old Days" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. The beginner tenor sax sheet music for "The Good Old Days" 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 "The Good Old Days" on?

"The Good Old Days" appears on Experiment in Terror (1962).

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