JIM HARNEY
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TRANSCRIBING SERVICES

You might have the question, "What is music transcribing?"

Transcribing is taking a piece of music from some type of resource (recording, sheet music, etc.) and creating a published chart or arrangement, sometimes with some sort of changes. Transcribing can be as simple as a change of key or as complex as creating a full arrangement of a song to be played with different instrumentation. In other words, transcribing is the act of taking music from one form to another.


I have experience in transcribing music of all types. I have transcribed numerous saxophone solos and created lead sheets for various groups.

I have a very good ear and can work efficiently and accurately. I can provide you with a clean, accurate piece of music from whatever source material you might provide.

Contact me if you need a piece of music transcribed.


Below are two partial examples of taking a simplified, handwritten chart, entering it into the computer, and adding piano accompaniment for a final clean product.

Eye On It/Unstoppable Medley
"Eye On It/Unstoppable Medley"
Like Breathing
"Like Breathing"
 

Below are some partial examples of jazz saxophone solo transcriptions that I have done. These examples are taken from recordings, transcribed (figured out and written out by hand), and entered into the computer to create professional charts.

Take The 'A' Train
"Take The 'A' Train"
Tenor saxophone solo by Branford Marsalis
Friday Night at the Cadillac Club
"Friday Night at the Cadillac Club"
Tenor saxophone solo by Bob Berg
 

Geraldine
"Geraldine"
Tenor saxophone solo by Bob Mintzer
Love For Sale
"Love For Sale"
Tenor saxophone solo by John Coltrane
 

Here's what's coming up!


DATE: 12/27/2024
TIME: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
PLAYING WITH: Michael Clark Band
LOCATION: Cogan's Williamsburg, VA
NOTES: Playing at Cogan's Deli in New Town
This gig is open to the public.

DATE: 12/28/2024
TIME: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
PLAYING WITH: Michael Clark Band
LOCATION: Makers Craft Brewery Norfolk, VA
NOTES: Playing at Maker's for their year end party
This gig is open to the public.
DATE: 1/10/2025
TIME: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
PLAYING WITH: Michael Clark Band
LOCATION: Wyndham Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA
NOTES: Playing for a private event
Sorry, this is a private event.
DATE: 1/11/2025
TIME: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
PLAYING WITH: Michael Clark Band
LOCATION: Wyndham Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA
NOTES: Playing for a private event
Sorry, this is a private event.

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