Begin with the key of G major. The song starts with a G major chord.
Fingering for G major:
- Left hand: Thumb on side key, index on low C#, middle on low B, ring on high C#, and pinky on side key.
- Right hand: Index on high G#, middle on high A, and pinky on high B.
Play the G major chord for four beats.
Next, play a D major chord for four beats.
Fingering for D major:
- Left hand: Thumb on side key, index on low C#, middle on low B, ring on high C#, and pinky on side key.
- Right hand: Index on high F#, middle on high G, and pinky on high A.
Then, play an Em chord for four beats.
Fingering for Em chord:
- Left hand: Thumb on side key, index on low C#, middle on low B, ring on high C, and pinky on side key.
- Right hand: Index on high G, middle on high A, and pinky on high B.
Following the Em chord, play an F#m chord for four beats.
Fingering for F#m chord:
- Left hand: Thumb on side key, index on low D, middle on low C#, ring on low B, and pinky on side key.
- Right hand: Index on high A#, middle on high C#, and pinky on high D#.
Repeat this sequence (G, D, Em, F#m) four times.
For the chorus, you'll play the following notes:
- G (4 beats)
- F# (2 beats)
- E (2 beats)
- D (2 beats)
- E (2 beats)
- C# (2 beats)
- D (4 beats)
- E (2 beats)
Here are the fingerings for these notes:
- G: Same as G major chord fingering.
- F#: Index on low C#, middle on low B, ring on high C#, and pinky on side key. Right hand: Index on high F#, middle on high G, and pinky on high A.
- E: Same as Em chord fingering.
- D: Thumb on side key, index on low C#, middle on low B, ring on high C, and pinky on side key. Right hand: Index on high G, middle on high A, and pinky on high B.
- C#: Same as F#m chord fingering but without the pinky.
Practice these notes and fingerings slowly at first, then gradually increase the tempo. With regular practice and proper breath control, you should be able to play the Rocky theme on the alto saxophone with confidence.