Product Description
This intermediate-level solo tenor saxophone arrangement of "Funiculì, Funiculà" by Luigi Denza features the original Neapolitan lyrics under the melody to guide phrasing and expression. Composed in 1880, with lyrics by Peppino Turco, the piece was written to celebrate the inauguration of the Mount Vesuvius funicular railway. Transposed for B tenor sax, this arrangement maintains the operatic energy and joyful spirit of the original in a smooth, lyrical solo form.
What youll find in this sheet music:
Solo B tenor saxophone arrangement (unaccompanied)
Original Neapolitan lyrics beneath the melody
Intermediate-level phrasing, range, and articulation
Ideal for recitals, cultural events, or solo practice
Focus on lyrical shaping and breath control
Retains the vibrant and festive character of the original
About the music:
Funiculì, Funiculà was composed in 1880 by Luigi Denza, with lyrics by Peppino Turco, to celebrate the opening of a funicular on Mount Vesuvius. Although widely mistaken for a folk song, it is an original work that became a global hit.
About the instrument Tenor Saxophone in B:
The tenor saxophones warm, rounded tone gives the melody a vocal quality well-suited to the operatic style of this piece. Its expressive phrasing and smooth transitions help bring out the character of the music.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.