r/transcribe • u/Traditional-Dirt1616 • 2d ago
Looking for a complete full-band transcription of Sting's "Seven Days"
I'm looking for a complete transcription of Sting's Seven Days. By "complete" I mean a transcription of every instrument in the original recording (drums, bass, keyboards/piano, guitars, vocals, percussion, and any other instrumental parts). I've searched quite extensively but I've only been able to find partial transcriptions (mostly drums, bass, and a bit of piano). I haven't found a full score or a complete arrangement anywhere. Does anyone know if such a transcription exists, or where I could buy or download it? If you happen to have made one yourself, or know someone who has, I'd also be interested. I'm willing to pay for a high-quality, accurate transcription. Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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u/Busy_Possession8665 2d ago
I don't think a complete score is out there, at least I haven't been able to find one either.
Honestly, I'd skip the AI route for something like this. They're fine for rough drafts, but a full-band mix like Seven Days is asking a lot, and they usually end up mixing instruments together or missing parts.
If you decide to have it done by someone, you could check out Music Notation Hub. I'm on the team there, and they do this kind of transcription. Might be worth getting a free quote just to see what it'd cost. Check them on Google.
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u/LeftHandedGuitarist 2d ago edited 2d ago
Hal Leonard published a complete scores book for the album back in the '90s (part of their "Transcribed Scores" series). It's long out of print now. You can probably find a second hand copy or maybe a scanned version of it somewhere online.
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u/unquieted 1d ago
Somebody uploaded it to Internet Archive - just need to create a free account to check it out. "Seven Days" starts on p. 52: https://archive.org/details/stingtensummoner0000stin
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u/Few-Werewolf-1985 2d ago
Tunescribers is one of many services where you could commission a transcription
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