Blah, Blah, Blah (From "Delicious"): Piano/Vocal/Chords
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Blah, Blah, Blah (From "Delicious"): Piano/Vocal/Chords

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For aspiring and professional singers who love Broadway, Alfred's Singer's Library of Musical Theatre presents an elegant collection of the best-loved musical theatre songs in their original keys, authentically transcribed from their original vocal scores. Perfect for study, and equally suitable for the most important auditions and performances, each volume is dedicated to a specific vocal range, and contains dozens of songs from a variety of shows that span decades of theatre history. Multiple volumes are available for each of four vocal ranges: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano/Alto, Tenor, and Baritone/Bass. Authoritative historical and contextual commentary, audition tips, and 16-bar cut suggestions for each song make it the most useful and relevant song library of its kind.

Titles: I'm Not That Smart (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) * My Unfortunate Erection (Chip's Lament) (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) * Dames (42nd Street) * Radames' Letter (Elton John and Tim Rice's "Aida") * The Gypsy in Me Anything Goes (1988 Revival)) * Ballad of Booth (Part III) (Assassins) * What Am I Doin'? (Closer Than Ever) * Broadway Baby (Dames At Sea) * Blah, Blah, Blah (Delicious) * When the Earth Stopped Turning (Elegies) * You Gotta Die Sometime (Falsettos) * I Want to Make Magic (Fame: The Musical) * Sandy (Grease) * Donna (Hair) * Different (Honk!) * The Phone Call (Lucky Stiff) * Knowing Me, Knowing You (Mamma Mia) * To Each His Dulcinea (Man of La Mancha) * Larger Than Life (My Favorite Year) * I'm Falling in Love with Someone (Naughty Marrietta) * And They're Off (A New Brain) * Stouthearted Men (The New Moon) * Lucky to Be Me (On the Town) * A New Town Is a Blue Town (The Pajama Game) * Extraordinary (Pippin) * There's a Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon for New York (Porgy and Bess®) * You Took Advantage of Me (Present Arms) * Alone in the Universe (Seussical the Musical) * Something to Live For (Sophisticated Ladies) * Strike Up The Band (Strike Up The Band) * Ballad of the Easy Life (The Threepenny Opera) * Calla Lily Lady (Two Gentlemen of Verona) * Love's Revenge (Two Gentlemen of Verona) * They Won't Know Me (Wish You ere Here) * If I Only Had a Brain (The Wizard of Oz)

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Series: Singer's Library of Musical Theatre
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 224
SKU: 00-PS-0010437

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About the Composer: George Gershwin

George Gershwin (1898-1937) bridged classical and popular music with a compositional voice that felt entirely American. His gift for melody and harmonic sophistication made him one of the most performed composers of the 20th century, and his theatrical works remain staples of the vocal repertoire. Gershwin's songs have shaped how singers approach jazz-inflected musical theatre writing and continue to challenge performers with their rhythmic subtlety and emotional range.

Why we love this

This collection positions Gershwin's theatre music alongside works spanning decades, allowing singers to study how his compositional language influenced generations of musical theatre writers. The original keys and authentic transcriptions preserve the harmonic sophistication that makes Gershwin's songs rewarding to perform at a high level, and the contextual notes help singers understand the dramatic weight each piece carries in its source show.

What to expect

Gershwin's theatre music captures the sophistication and wit of early American musical comedy, with melodies that feel both conversational and deeply crafted. There's an elegance to these songs that rewards careful listening and honest interpretation; they ask singers to balance charm with genuine emotional expression.

Who it's for

Singers preparing auditions for musical theatre roles, vocal students building their performance repertoire, and anyone studying the evolution of American musical theatre songwriting. This collection serves both preparation and performance contexts across vocal ranges.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the harmonic language closely; Gershwin's jazz-influenced chords require clarity in your vocal line to avoid muddying the accompaniment
  • Lean into the conversational quality of the lyrics rather than oversinging; his melodies are strongest when delivered with naturalness and rhythmic ease
  • Pay attention to the accompaniment as a character; Gershwin's piano writing often mirrors or comments on the vocal line, so rehearse with the full texture in mind

How to use it

Include these pieces in recitals celebrating American musical theatre or in audition preparation seasons. The variety within the collection allows you to select songs that match specific character types or vocal strengths, making it useful for coaching sessions and performance workshops.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing jazz-influenced harmonic progressions with rhythmic accuracy
  • Interpreting early American musical theatre style and diction
  • Balancing legit vocal technique with the conversational quality required in theatre singing
  • Understanding harmonic function through active engagement with accompaniment

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