Attitude Dancing: E-Z Play Today

This arrangement captures the infectious groove that makes Carly Simon's songwriting so engaging for students, without overwhelming pianists who are still building technique. The pop sensibility keeps learners motivated while the five-page length allows for a satisfying musical statement that doesn't demand conservatory-level chops.

Conversational and confident, with the kind of rhythmic ease that comes from music written for singing. The groove invites movement, and the harmonic foundation feels grounded enough to let the melody breathe.

Piano students in the intermediate range who want to play contemporary hits and discover that pop songwriting has real substance. Teachers seeking material that appeals to students while maintaining genuine musicality.

• Lock into the groove early by establishing a steady pulse in your left hand before adding rhythmic complexity in the melody
• Pay attention to the dynamic shifts that shape the song's momentum; resist the urge to play everything with the same energy throughout
• Lean into the lyrical quality of the vocal line even though you're playing piano; treat the melody as if you're singing it

Pair this with other pop standards from the 1970s and 1980s to build a recital program that proves the era was more than just catchy hooks. It works equally well as a solo performance piece or as part of a set exploring singer-songwriters.

• Maintaining steady groove while playing syncopated melodies
• Balancing legit pop songwriting with technical accessibility
• Shaping phrase length and dynamic arc in contemporary repertoire
• Coordinating independent left-hand rhythms with right-hand vocal lines