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Alfred's Easy Piano Songs: Movie Hits: Piano/Vocal/Guitar Book

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Alfred's Easy Piano Songs: Movie Hits: Piano/Vocal/Guitar Book

50 Songs and Themes

By various artists and composers

Item: 00-45157

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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 Movie Hits edition features popular songs and themes from the most timeless of films, such as "Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz, "Let It Go" from Frozen, "Ghostbusters" from the original 1984 movie, "I See Fire" from The Hobbit series, "Gonna Fly Now" from Rocky, and many more! Titles: Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) (Arthur) * Because You Loved Me (Up Close and Personal) * Better Love (The Legend of Tarzan) * Can You Read My Mind? (Love Theme) (Superman) * Evergreen (Love Theme) (A Star Is Born, 1976) * Everything Is Awesome (Awesome Remixxx!!!) (The Lego Movie) * Falling Slowly (Once) * Footloose (Footloose) * For Your Eyes Only (For Your Eyes Only) * Ghostbusters (Ghostbusters, 1984) * Glory of Love (The Karate Kid Part II) * Goldfinger (Goldfinger) * Gonna Fly Now (Rocky) * The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Main Title) (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly) * The Great Escape March (The Great Escape) * The Greatest Love of All (The Greatest) * High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darlin') (High Noon) * (Everything I Do) I Do It for You (Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves) * I Don't Want to Miss a Thing (Armageddon) * I Love to See You Smile (Parenthood) * I See Fire (The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug) * Theme from Ice Castles (Through the Eyes of Love) (Ice Castles) * If I Only Had a Brain (The Wizard of Oz) * In Dreams (The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring) * Into the West (The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King) * It Might Be You (Tootsie) * James Bond Theme (Dr. No) * Let It Go (Frozen) * The Magnificent Seven (The Magnificent Seven) * Mamma Mia (Mamma Mia!) * Midnight Cowboy (Midnight Cowboy) * Never on Sunday (Never on Sunday) * Theme from New York, New York (New York, New York) * Nobody Does It Better (The Spy Who Loved Me) * The Notebook (Main Title) (The Notebook) * Over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz) * Theme from Peyton Place (Peyton Place) * The Pink Panther (The Pink Panther) * The Prayer (Quest for Camelot) * Singin' in the Rain (Singin' in the Rain) * Somewhere, My Love (Lara's Theme) (Doctor Zhivago) * The Sound of Silence (The Graduate) * The Summer Knows (Summer of '42) * Talk to the Animals (Doctor Doolittle, 1967) * We Belong Together (Toy Story 3) * What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? (The Happy Ending) * What's New Pussycat? (Tom Jones!) * The Windmills of Your Mind (The Thomas Crown Affair) * You've Got a Friend in Me (Toy Story) * Theme from Zorba the Greek (Zorba the Greek).

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Series: Alfred's Easy
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 176
ISBN10: 1-4706-3289-6
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-3289-2
UPC: 038081516363
SKU: 00-45157

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Why we love this

This collection delivers immediate gratification. Students recognize nearly every title, which means they'll stay motivated through the learning process, and you'll have repertoire that resonates with audiences of all ages. The arrangements capture the essence of each film's iconic moment without sacrificing playability.

What to expect

Iconic. Every page carries the weight of a moment you've watched on screen. Even as simplified arrangements, these songs retain their emotional pull, from the soaring hope of "Over the Rainbow" to the adrenaline rush of "Gonna Fly Now."

Who it's for

Beginning pianists who need accessible yet recognizable material, as well as singers and guitarists looking for stripped-down arrangements of blockbuster film moments. This book works equally well for solo recital preparation, group performance, or as a sightreading resource in lessons.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melody line so it projects over the accompaniment, especially in songs with dense chord voicings. This keeps the familiar tune clear enough that listeners immediately recognize the film connection.
  • Use the chord symbols and guitar voicings to add texture. If you have a guitarist and vocalist in the room, the three-part format lets you layer the arrangement beyond solo piano.
  • Pay attention to tempo markings and dynamic indications as guides to the original recording's feel. These songs are cinematic by nature; capturing that quality in your performance pays dividends.

How to use it

Feature these in a "Lights, Camera, Music" themed recital where student pianists perform film themes alongside each other. You might also pair individual selections with a movie night fundraiser or use them as motivation for students who learn best through beloved, recognizable material.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading chord symbols and playing basic triadic accompaniment patterns
  • Balancing melody and harmony at the keyboard
  • Interpreting dynamic and tempo markings in context of original recordings
  • Collaborating with singers and guitarists using lead sheet notation
  • Sustaining musical phrasing across longer, familiar song structures

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