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Alfred's Easy Guitar Songs: Love & Romance: Easy Hits Guitar TAB Book

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Alfred's Easy Guitar Songs: Love & Romance: Easy Hits Guitar TAB Book

50 Classics

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For beginning musicians, Alfred's Easy series is the fast track to developing a repertoire of well-known and fun-to-play songs, while more experienced players will find an excellent resource of favorite songs. The Easy Hits Guitar TAB format provides melody in notation and TAB, chords, lyrics, and any integral "hook" parts---plus suggested strum and fingerpicking patterns. This Love and Romance edition features songs from such artists as Celine Dion, Chicago, Bruno Mars, Andy Williams, Sam Cooke, Phil Collins, and many more! Titles: Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) (Phil Collins) * Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) (from Arthur) (Christopher Cross) * At Last (Etta James) * Because You Loved Me (Theme from Up Close and Personal) (Celine Dion) * Breathe (Faith Hill) * Can You Read My Mind? (Love Theme from Superman) (Maureen McGovern) * Colour My World (Chicago) * Evergreen (Love Theme from A Star Is Born) (Barbra Streisand feat. Kris Kristofferson) * Falling Slowly (from Once) (Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova) * Feelings (Dime?) (Morris Albert) * For Your Eyes Only (from For Your Eyes Only) (Sheena Easton) * Glory of Love (Theme from The Karate Kid Part II) (Peter Cetera) * The Greatest Love of All (Whitney Houston) * Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me (Mel Carter) * How Do I Live (LeAnn Rimes) * How Do You Keep the Music Playing? (from Best Friends) (Patti Austin and James Ingram) * (Everything I Do) I Do It for You (Bryan Adams) * I Swear (John Michael Montgomery) * Theme from Ice Castles (Through the Eyes of Love) (Melissa Manchester) * If You Leave Me Now (Chicago) * I'll Stand by You (The Pretenders) * I'm Not In Love (10cc) * It Might Be You (Theme from Tootsie) (Stephen Bishop) * Just the Way You Are (Amazing) (Bruno Mars) * Just You 'n' Me (Chicago) * Laura (Standard) * Look What You've Done to Me (Boz Scaggs) * Love Is a Many Splendored Thing (Standard) * A Love Song (Anne Murray) * Love Story (Where Do I Begin) (Andy Williams) * Misty (Johnny Mathis) * Moonlight (Sting) * More Than You Know (Standard) * Nobody Does It Better (from The Spy Who Loved Me) (Carly Simon) * Open Arms (Journey) * Our House (Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young) * The Shadow of Your Smile (from The Sandpiper) (Standard) * She (Elvis Costello) * Softly, As I Leave You (Standard) * Somewhere, My Love (Lara's Theme) (from Doctor Zhivago) (Standard) * Stardust (Standard) * The Summer Knows (Theme from Summer of '42) (Barbra Streisand) * Superstar (The Carpenters) * The Sweetheart Tree (from The Great Race) (Henry Mancini) * Try a Little Tenderness (Standard) * What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? (Standard) * Words Get in the Way (Miami Sound Machine) * You Must Believe in Spring (Tony Bennett and Bill Evans) * You Send Me (Sam Cooke) * (For) Your Precious Love (Jerry Butler).

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Series: Alfred's Easy
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 144
ISBN10: 1-4706-3335-3
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-3335-6
UPC: 038081519487
SKU: 00-45245

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Why we love this

This collection bridges the gap between learning fundamentals and playing songs students actually want to hear. The combination of notation, TAB, chords, and suggested strumming patterns gives beginners multiple entry points into each song, while the curated selection of recognizable hits from Celine Dion, Phil Collins, Bruno Mars, and others keeps motivation high throughout the book.

What to expect

Opening this book feels like unlocking a jukebox of emotional, sing-along songs that span decades of popular music. From Whitney Houston's soaring "Greatest Love of All" to Bryan Adams' passionate "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You," the collection captures the warmth and sincerity of love songs across multiple genres and eras, making it rewarding to perform and enjoyable to hear.

Who it's for

Beginning guitarists who want immediate access to recognizable songs without extensive music reading demands, as well as more advanced players seeking a reliable source of classic hits arranged in accessible formats. Whether working through the book systematically or picking individual songs for recitals and informal performances, players at all early-intermediate levels will find material that suits their current abilities.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the suggested strum and fingerpicking patterns first, then apply them consistently across the entire song before adding melody or chords. This builds muscle memory and ensures rhythmic stability.
  • Use the chord chart to anticipate chord changes, especially in passages without melody notes. Marking the exact beat where each chord lands helps prevent rushing or dragging during transitions.
  • Balance the hook parts with the melody line by listening to the original recording and identifying which element carries the song in different sections. This trains ear-to-hand coordination and performance musicality.

How to use it

Assign individual songs from this collection as performance pieces for student recitals, coffee house events, or informal showcases where popular music is celebrated. The book's flexibility allows students to select songs that match their musical interests and technical level, encouraging ownership of their learning and a sense of accomplishment when performing familiar material.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading guitar TAB notation alongside standard notation
  • Coordinating chord shapes with melodic passages
  • Applying varied strumming and fingerpicking patterns to different song styles
  • Interpreting chord symbols and understanding harmonic movement
  • Developing rhythmic consistency through repetition of familiar melodies

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