All Through The Night (from Anything Goes): E-Z Play Today

This ballad gives pianists a chance to shape a genuinely lyrical melody with the orchestral sweep of a Broadway love song. The E-Z Play format makes it accessible without sacrificing the harmonic richness and emotional arc that made Porter's writing so influential.

Romantic and wistful, with the gentle sway of a ship at sea (fitting the maritime setting of the show). There's an intimate quality to the song despite its theatrical roots, as if someone is singing directly to you across a quiet evening.

Piano students who are developing their ability to accompany singers or who simply want exposure to Broadway standards in an approachable format. Teachers using E-Z Play editions for students around early-intermediate level will find this gives genuine musical substance without overwhelming technical demands.

• Shape the phrase structure as if you're accompanying a vocalist; even though you're playing solo, the melody breathes in four and eight-bar units that deserve clear architectural support.
• Let the harmonic movement drive the dynamics rather than forcing artifical swells; Porter's chord progressions naturally suggest when to lean forward and when to pull back.
• Balance legato pedaling with clarity in the accompaniment, particularly if there are syncopated rhythmic figures that define the groove beneath the main melody.

Pair this with other Porter songs or mid-century Broadway selections for a themed recital or concert. It also works well as an accompaniment vehicle if you have a vocalist in your studio; the three-page length makes it manageable for collaboration without overshadowing the singer.

• Accompanying singers with appropriate dynamic support
• Phrasing extended melodies across eight-bar periods
• Interpreting Broadway harmony beyond basic chord symbols
• Managing legato pedaling in lightly orchestrated accompaniments