“The Lion Sleeps Tonight”
Saxophone Music & Backing Track
Saxophone Setup Used:
- Saxophone: Selmer Mark VI Tenor
- Mouthpiece: Theo Wanne Durga2
- Reed: Fiberreed Copper Onyx
The Lion Sleeps Tonight Saxophone Music
This version of The Lion Sleeps Tonight is a saxophone instrumental. The original melody behind the song that was eventually called “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”
was recorded in 1939 by South African singer Salomon Linda. It was a popular Zulu a cappella song, later adapted into
“Wimoweh” by the Weavers in 1952 and then finally completed by The Tokens’ 1961 who had the biggest hit version of the song most recognized today.
Song Key
This version is in the key of F major. That puts the Bb sax music chart in G major. The alto sheet music is in D major.
This version is in the key of F major. That puts the Bb sax music chart in G major. The alto sheet music is in D major.
After the purchasing process you will have access to the download page which contains all the links for the mp3 audio backing tracks and the saxophone sheet music.
The Lion Sleeps Tonight Saxophone Music Download Includes
- same audio backing track as in the music video above (without sax)
- high quality MP3 audio file (192 kbps)
- sheet music for both Bb and Eb saxes
- chart prints out as full size music sheet
- includes a full mix version which includes Johnny’s sax
Download the Saxophone Sheet Music and Backing Tracks for this Song
To download the The Lion Sleeps Tonight saxophone music along with it’s backing track click the button below. After payment you will receive an email with your special download link and other information regarding your purchase.
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If you have any questions, concerns, or problems with this download just post me a message in the forum: https://howtoplaysaxophone.org/forum
You can also email me at: johnny@howtoplaysaxophone.org
thanks, now download the song and have fun!
rock on,
Johnny Ferreira