Don’t Stop Believin’ — String Quartet Sheet Music
Journey’s timeless anthem arranged for professional string quartet — including the iconic guitar solo — by Paul Lorenz
Eighteen times Platinum. The most-streamed song of the 1980s. Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” has soundtracked The Sopranos finale, led forty years of stadium singalongs, and tops more wedding recessional request lists than any other rock anthem. That kind of cultural weight demands an arrangement that measures up — and for most of the string quartet editions available today, the moment falls short. Community-posted arrangements offer staff sizes that blur at stand distance, no editorial oversight, and — most critically — no provision for the Neal Schon guitar solo that defines the song’s emotional peak.
The Paul Lorenz string quartet edition was built to a different standard. Professionally engraved to MOLA specifications with 8.5mm staff sizes, optimized at 600 DPI for seamless iPad and print performance, and arranged with the complete guitar solo transcribed idiomatically for first violin — this is the arrangement for musicians who take the moment seriously. Whether you’re leading a wedding recessional, a corporate gala, or a chamber concert, the score delivers the full arc of the song: opening riff, verse, chorus, guitar solo, and anthemic outro. Nothing abbreviated. Nothing compromised.
The Professional Edition
String Quartet Arrangement
€29.90
The complete arrangement for Violin I, Violin II, Viola, and Cello — score and all four parts included. The guitar solo is transcribed for first violin, giving your ensemble every defining moment of the original recording.
- Full conductor score (all four voices)
- Violin I part — incl. guitar solo transcription
- Violin II part
- Viola part
- Cello part
- 600 DPI print-optimized PDF
- Instant digital download — no shipping
Why This Edition Stands Apart
- Complete Song, Start to Finish: Opening piano riff, every verse and chorus, the guitar solo, and the full anthemic outro — nothing cut, nothing simplified.
- Guitar Solo for Violin I: The Neal Schon guitar solo is professionally transcribed for first violin — the detail that separates this edition from every community arrangement.
- MOLA-Compliant Engraving: 8.5mm staff sizes, measure numbers at every system, and optimized page turns — engraved to concert-hall standards.
- 600 DPI Tablet-Ready PDF: Every page sharp at any zoom level. Works flawlessly on iPad with forScore or Newzik — no pixelation, no squinting.
- Score & All Four Parts Included: One download: full conductor score plus Violin I, Violin II, Viola, and Cello, individually paginated.
- Bespoke Customization Available: Need a different key or a substitute part? Contact Paul Lorenz Music — every arrangement can be tailored to your ensemble’s exact requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the download?
You receive the complete performance package as high-resolution PDFs: the full conductor score (all four voices on one page) plus four individually paginated parts — Violin I (with guitar solo transcription), Violin II, Viola, and Cello. All files are 600 DPI, optimized for professional printing and tablet use.
What is the difficulty level of this arrangement?
Grade 3–4, Advanced Intermediate. Professional quartet players will be performance-ready in one to two rehearsals. The Violin I guitar solo passage requires confident upper-position technique and is the most technically demanding section. Advanced student quartets can also perform this with proper preparation.
Do I need a performance license?
This arrangement is sold under license and covers your right to print and perform with your ensemble. Professional musicians performing at public concerts or events should verify their standard obligations with ASCAP, BMI, or PRS as they would for any contemporary arrangement. The sheet music purchase itself covers performance use by your ensemble.
Can the arrangement be customized for my ensemble?
Absolutely. Paul Lorenz Music offers bespoke customization — a capability unique in the industry. Whether you need a key transposition, a substitute part, or an adjustment for a non-standard ensemble configuration, we can accommodate your requirements. Contact us directly to discuss your needs.
What is your refund policy?
Due to the digital nature of our products, we cannot offer refunds once the download has been accessed. We encourage you to review the score preview carefully and contact us with any questions before purchasing — we are happy to answer specific questions about the arrangement.
