Gonna Fly Now: Guitar Chords Sheet Music Preview

Gonna Fly Now: Guitar Chords

Arr. Victor López

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-PC-0017126_GC

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$3.00
Description
The theme from Rocky is triumphant, powerful and noble sounding! This rock-style chart is scored for the young player by Victor López with the familiar Maynard Ferguson-flavored solo. The lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. This chart includes a tenor solo (written) and the usual optional parts. Gonna Fly Now is a great classic that should be in all jazz libraries. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series: Young Jazz Ensemble
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 96
SKU: 00-PC-0017126_GC
Complete Instrumentation

Instrument Parts for “Gonna Fly Now”

This Grade Grade: 2 (Medium Easy) Jazz Ensemble arrangement includes a conductor score and a complete set of digital parts. Every individual part below is available as a separate PDF download.

Arranger Victor López
Grade / Level Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)
Ensemble Jazz Ensemble
Individual Parts 24 + Score
Format Print & Digital
Conductor Score Full score view of all parts
View Score $9.00

Strings 3 parts

Guitar Chords$3.00
Individual part · PDF Viewing now
Guitar$3.00
Individual part · PDF
String Bass$3.00
Individual part · PDF
What's included with the full edition. Gonna Fly Now: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts ($52.00) contains the conductor score plus one copy of every part listed above. Prefer the score on its own? Get the Score ($9.00). The individual parts above are ideal for replacing a lost page or adding extra stands without re-buying the set.

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “Gonna Fly Now”?

This Jazz Ensemble arrangement includes 24 individual parts: E-flat Alto Saxophone, 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Tenor Saxophone, 2nd B-flat Tenor Saxophone, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, Flute, 1st B-flat Trumpet, 2nd B-flat Trumpet, 3rd B-flat Trumpet, 4th B-flat Trumpet, 1st Trombone, 2nd Trombone, 3rd Trombone, 4th Trombone, Tuba, 1st F Horn, Baritone T.C., 2nd Baritone T.C., Guitar Chords, Guitar, String Bass, 1st Percussion, Piano Accompaniment, Drums. A conductor score is also available separately.

Can I buy a single instrument part instead of the full set?

Yes. Every individual instrument part is available as a separate PDF download for $3.00. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.

What grade level is “Gonna Fly Now”?

“Gonna Fly Now” is rated Grade Grade: 2 (Medium Easy), written for Jazz Ensemble.

How many copies of each part come with the full set?

The full set includes the following quantities:

Part Copies
Conductor Score 1
E-flat Alto Saxophone 1
2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone 1
B-flat Tenor Saxophone 1
2nd B-flat Tenor Saxophone 1
E-flat Baritone Saxophone 1
Flute 1
1st B-flat Trumpet 1
2nd B-flat Trumpet 1
3rd B-flat Trumpet 1
4th B-flat Trumpet 1
1st Trombone 1
2nd Trombone 1
3rd Trombone 1
4th Trombone 1
Tuba 1
1st F Horn 1
Baritone T.C. 1
2nd Baritone T.C. 1
Guitar Chords 1
Guitar 1
String Bass 1
1st Percussion 1
Piano Accompaniment 1
Drums 1
How are the parts delivered?

Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (Gonna Fly Now: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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Real reactions from the players, directors & students who love Gonna Fly Now.

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@teddyantonellos1108 YouTube

I played that in my Jazz band concert, and that trumpet solo is epic!

K
@kirasskeleton9531 YouTube

I love it. I play it with my band and it's great to play the sax solo. It's really fun and people always love it

L
@LanaTheMonkey-z6k YouTube

The first day we got the piece my band director made me go for the drum solo. Turns out whatever I did on the spot right there was what I would play for the festival and concert bc he loved it so much

B
@BeanThatPlaysGames YouTube

I'm playing this. My teacher said it was the one that will challenge us. We showed him. This is easy. I play trombone 1.

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@robertbyrne522 YouTube

I played a different arrangement of this back in 1978 and 1979 in Southwest Miami High School on guitar