Berzerk: Piano/Vocal/Chords
Over 40 Modern Pop Favorites
By various artists and composers
Item: 00-PS-0015872
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Description
This enormous collection of over 40 songs highlights the biggest hits from the start of the new millennium. Piano accompaniment, vocal melodies, lyrics, and guitar chord diagrams are included. Titles: All About That Bass (Meghan Trainor) * Because of You (Kelly Clarkson) * Berzerk (Eminem) * Best Day of My Life (American Authors) * Billionaire (Travie McCoy) * Blown Away (Carrie Underwood) * Bring Me to Life (Evanescence) * Clouds (Zach Sobiech) * Cool Kids (Echosmith) * Count on Me (Bruno Mars) * Country Song (Seether) * Cowboy Take Me Away (Dixie Chicks) * Crawling Back to You (Daughtry) * Doin' What She Likes (Blake Shelton) * Everything Is Awesome (from The Lego Movie) * Falling Slowly (from Once) * Forget You (Cee Lo Green) * Fortune Teller (Robert Plant and Alison Krauss) * Girl on Fire (Alicia Keys) * Grenade (Bruno Mars) * Hips Don't Lie (Shakira) * I Could Not Ask for More (Edwin McCain) * I See Fire (from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug) * I Still Can See Your Face (Barbra Streisand and Andrea Bocelli) * It's a Jungle Out There (Randy Newman) * Jesus, Take the Wheel (Carrie Underwood) * Just the Way You Are (Amazing) (Bruno Mars) * Let It Go (from Walt Disney's Frozen) * Live Like You Were Dying (Tim McGraw) * Make You Feel My Love (Adele) * Marry Me (Train) * Marry You (Bruno Mars) * My City of Ruins (Bruce Springsteen) * My Immortal (Evanescence) * The Prayer (Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli) * The Rising (Bruce Springsteen) * See You Again (Carrie Underwood) * Something in the Water (Carrie Underwood) * Teardrops on My Guitar (Taylor Swift) * Two Black Cadillacs (Carrie Underwood) * You Raise Me Up (Josh Groban).
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Additional Details
Series:
Greatest Hits
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
288
SKU:
00-PS-0015872
More about this title
Why we love this
This collection captures the soundtrack of a generation in one practical volume. Rather than chasing individual sheet music purchases, you get 40 of the songs your students actually want to sing and play, from pop anthems to movie themes to country crossovers. The variety means every voice type and skill level finds something to perform.
What to expect
Opening this book feels like stepping into a playlist that defined the 2000s and 2010s. You move between heartfelt ballads and infectious pop hooks, movie magic and intimate singer-songwriter moments, all anchored by practical piano writing that works for both rehearsal and performance.
Who it's for
Solo vocalists, singing pianists, and singers exploring contemporary repertoire will find immediate appeal in this collection. Guitar players seeking to expand beyond chord charts also gain access to full arrangements and melody lines. Private voice teachers and choir directors building programs around songs their students know and love will return to this volume repeatedly.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the vocal line over the piano accompaniment by keeping the right hand at a supportive dynamic; let the singer carry the melody without fighting for space.
- Use the guitar chord diagrams to reinforce harmonic understanding, especially for students learning to accompany themselves on a secondary instrument.
- Work through transitions between songs if programming multiple pieces from this collection; the stylistic variety rewards intentional pacing decisions.
- Reference the lyrics carefully when preparing any piece; contemporary pop songs often benefit from thoughtful interpretation of the emotional content rather than literal delivery.
How to use it
Build a contemporary mixed recital by selecting pieces across different styles and tempos from this collection. Pair high-energy pop songs with emotional ballads to create dynamic contrast, or use selections as encore opportunities that connect with audiences who recognize the songs immediately. Voice students at intermediate and advanced levels benefit from tackling these pieces as solo repertoire in private study or studio recitals.
Skills your students will build
- Reading chord charts while singing melody
- Accompanying oneself on piano with contemporary pop arrangements
- Interpreting lyrical content and emotional subtext in modern songwriting
- Sight-reading lead sheets with varied harmonic progressions
- Ensemble awareness when performing with piano accompaniment