Michel Petrucciani Take The A Train Transcription [hot] Jun 2026

Petrucciani plays the iconic opening interval (the major 6th) with a crisp, detached attack. He adds a slight "lag" behind the beat—a hallmark of his style. The transcription shows very few written dynamics, because Petrucciani’s dynamics were purely touch-based; the sheet music is a skeleton.

The transcription will be based on the piano solo section of the song, which starts at 1:15 in the track. Petrucciani's version is a beautiful, melodic interpretation with a mix of stride, swing, and impressionist influences. michel petrucciani take the a train transcription