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Alfred's Easy Piano Songs: Classic Rock: Piano/Vocal/Guitar Book

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Alfred's Easy Piano Songs: Classic Rock: Piano/Vocal/Guitar Book

50 Hits of the '60s, '70s & '80s

By various artists and composers

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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 Piano format provides fun and satisfying piano arrangements that are easy to play and sound like the original recordings. This Classic Rock edition features songs spanning three decades from such artists as Chicago, The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, The Doors, Bruce Springsteen, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and many more! Titles: 25 or 6 to 4 (Chicago) * Baby It's You (Smith) * Behind Blue Eyes (The Who) * Born to Run (Bruce Springsteen) * Can't You See (The Marshall Tucker Band) * The Chain (Fleetwood Mac) * The Circle Game (Joni Mitchell) * Colour My World (Chicago) * Dancing in the Dark (Bruce Springsteen) * Do You Feel Like We Do (Peter Frampton) * Do You Want to Know a Secret (The Beatles) * Don't Stop Believin' (Journey) * Feelin' Stronger Every Day (Chicago) * Go Your Own Way (Fleetwood Mac) * Good Times Bad Times (Led Zeppelin) * Hit Me with Your Best Shot (Pat Benatar) * Hold the Line (Toto) * Hold Your Head Up (Argent) * I Hear You Knocking (Dave Edmunds) * I Saw Her Standing There (The Beatles) * Let's Spend the Night Together (The Rolling Stones) * The Letter (The Box Tops) * Lido Shuffle (Boz Scaggs) * Life in the Fast Lane (The Eagles) * Light My Fire (The Doors) * Lola (The Kinks) * Marrakesh Express (Crosby, Stills and Nash) * Only Women Bleed (Alice Cooper) * Open Arms (Journey) * Our House (Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young) * Paint It, Black (The Rolling Stones) * Pinball Wizard (The Who) * Riders on the Storm (The Doors) * Rock and Roll (Led Zeppelin) * (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (The Rolling Stones) * Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) (Journey) * She Loves You (The Beatles) * She's Not There (The Zombies) * Space Oddity (David Bowie) * Spirit in the Sky (Norman Greenbaum) * Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin) * Teach Your Children (Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young) * Tell Her No (The Zombies) * Time of the Season (The Zombies) * Wasted on the Way (Crosby, Stills and Nash) * The Weight (The Band) * What a Fool Believes (The Doobie Brothers) * A Whiter Shade of Pale (Procol Harum) * Wild Horses (The Rolling Stones) * Woodstock (Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young).

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Series: Alfred's Easy
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 192
ISBN10: 1-4706-3286-1
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-3286-1
UPC: 038081516332
SKU: 00-45154

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Why we love this

This collection captures the DNA of rock radio across four decades without requiring technical facility beyond early intermediate level. Students get to play actual hits they recognize, which transforms practice from obligation into genuine engagement. The piano arrangements preserve the character of the originals while keeping voicings and rhythms accessible enough that ensemble coordination and solo performance both feel achievable.

What to expect

Iconic riffs and hooks from the classic rock canon translate onto the piano with satisfying directness. You'll recognize every song immediately and feel the joy of making recognizable music within weeks of starting.

Who it's for

This book serves pianists in their first or second year of study who want to move beyond generic exercises and play songs they actually hear on the radio. It works equally well for experienced players seeking a quick entry point into familiar material or for music teachers building a repertoire for accompanying vocalists and guitarists.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lock into the groove before worrying about note accuracy. Many of these songs live on their rhythmic pocket rather than complex harmony, so establish the feel with your left hand first.
  • Use the vocal line as your guide to phrasing and dynamics. These arrangements assume the singer will carry the melody, so your piano part works best when it supports rather than competes.
  • Reference the original recordings for tempo and energy level. The arrangements are simplified, but the spirit of each song depends on getting the rhythm and drive right.
  • Balance the three parts intentionally. Whether you're performing with a full trio or filling in missing instruments on your own, clarity comes from knowing which line matters most at each moment.

How to use it

Pull individual songs into voice lessons, guitar studio, or piano recitals where students want to perform recognizable material. The piano/vocal/guitar format also makes this ideal for small ensemble coaching or as a foundation for beginning jazz combos learning standards-adjacent material with contemporary energy.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and interpreting chord symbols in a rock context
  • Coordinating melody, harmony, and rhythm across three instruments
  • Translating vocal phrasing and dynamics onto keyboard
  • Maintaining steady groove and rhythmic independence in the left hand
  • Arranging flexibility and transposition for different vocal ranges

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