Better Part of Me: Piano/Vocal/Chords Digital Sheet Music

Better Part of Me: Piano/Vocal/Chords Digital Sheet Music

Jon Secada, Tony Moran, Tony Coluccio

Item: 00-PS-0005062

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About the Artist: Jon Secada

Jon Secada emerged as a crossover artist in the late 1980s and 1990s, blending pop sensibilities with Latin rhythmic influences. His background as a classically trained musician and songwriter gave him the foundation to craft songs that appealed across multiple markets, earning Grammy Awards and extensive radio play in both English and Spanish-language formats.

Secada's artistry demonstrates how instrumental skill and compositional clarity can serve contemporary songwriting. His catalog offers vocalists and pianists accessible yet musically substantial material that sits comfortably in the adult contemporary and pop-rock idiom.

Why we love this

This song gives vocalists a sophisticated pop-rock setting with Latin undertones that doesn't require a full band arrangement to feel complete. The piano and vocal pairing lets singers focus on emotional delivery while pianists accompany with rich harmonic support.

What to expect

The song carries an introspective yet buoyant energy, blending pop-rock directness with the warmth of Latin-inflected harmonies. It sits in a register that rewards both vocal and instrumental singers with room for genuine emotional communication.

Who it's for

Vocalists performing in recital or studio settings will find this song accessible for showcasing contemporary vocal technique and interpretation. Pianists accompanying singers benefit from the straightforward harmonic structure and the opportunity to develop accompaniment sensitivity in a commercial idiom.

How to get the most out of it

  • Let the chord symbols guide your accompaniment texture; fill in the harmonies with enough movement to support the vocal line without cluttering the space
  • Pay attention to the phrasing indicated in the vocal melody; honor the song's pop sensibility while maintaining vocal legit technique
  • Balance the dynamic range between accompaniment and voice; the piano should enhance rather than overshadow the storytelling

How to use it

This works well on a recital exploring contemporary pop standards or Latin-influenced pop repertoire. It also suits studio singers building a portfolio of commercially viable material that demonstrates vocal control across both intimate and performed contexts.

Skills your students will build

  • Accompanying singers with stylistically appropriate harmonic fills
  • Reading and interpreting chord symbols in a pop-rock context
  • Balancing rhythmic and melodic elements in accompaniment
  • Shaping phrasing in contemporary vocal music

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