1. Learn the melody:
- Listen to the original song to familiarize yourself with the melody.
- Transpose the melody to the appropriate key for alto sax (the original song is in C major, so for alto sax, it would be in F major).
- Practice playing the melody on your saxophone, paying attention to the rhythm, pitch, and phrasing.
2. Learn the chords:
- Identify the chords used in the song. The main chords used in the chorus are F, C, Dm, and Bb.
- Practice playing these chords on your saxophone. You can play the root note of each chord, or add extensions and embellishments.
3. Play the intro:
- The intro of the song starts with the guitar playing the main riff.
- On the alto sax, you can play a similar riff by playing the notes F, A, C, and back to F.
4. Play the verse:
- The verse starts with the lyrics "Now and then I think of when we were together..."
- Play the melody of the verse, using the appropriate chords.
5. Play the chorus:
- The chorus starts with the lyrics "Somebody that I used to know..."
- Play the melody of the chorus, using the F, C, Dm, and Bb chords.
6. Play the bridge:
- The bridge starts with the lyrics "I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited..."
- Play the melody of the bridge, using the appropriate chords.
7. Play the outro:
- The outro of the song is the same as the intro, with the guitar riff.
- Play the riff on the alto sax by playing the notes F, A, C, and back to F.
8. Practice and add your own style:
- Practice playing the entire song, focusing on the transitions between different sections and the dynamics (loudness and softness).
- Add your own interpretations and improvisations to the melody, creating your unique version of the song.