Can I Go On?: Piano/Vocal/Chords Digital Sheet Music

Can I Go On?: Piano/Vocal/Chords Digital Sheet Music

Valerie Simpson, Quincy D. Jones, Nickolas Ashford

Item: 00-PS-0006985

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SKU: 00-PS-0006985

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Why we love this

The chord chart opens this piece to pianists and singers at different skill levels, making it accessible for students still developing their sight-reading while still offering interpretive depth. The piano/vocal arrangement strikes a balance between supporting the voice and remaining pianistically interesting, so your accompanist stays engaged rather than playing a subordinate part.

What to expect

Intimate and introspective, with the kind of directness that comes from a simple question asked with genuine vulnerability. The piano and voice share conversational space rather than one overshadowing the other.

Who it's for

This sheet music serves pianists and vocalists who need a ready-to-perform arrangement with chord symbols for accompaniment or solo work. It works equally well for a pianist learning a contemporary piece or a singer preparing material for auditions, recitals, or casual performance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the harmonic foundation early in rehearsals by having the pianist play through the chord progression alone, locking in the character and pacing before adding the vocal line.
  • Pay attention to the lyrical phrasing of the melody; resist rushing through moments that ask for breath or emotional weight.
  • Use the digital format to transpose if needed for your vocalist's range, then print marked copies for both singer and pianist so you're all reading from the same edition.

How to use it

Feature this as a solo during a chamber or showcase concert where contemporary art songs hold space alongside classical repertoire. It works equally well as a teaching duet between instructor and student, demonstrating how accompaniment and melody can communicate with each other.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading chord symbols and realizing accompaniment
  • Coordinating vocal line with piano part
  • Interpreting contemporary vocal repertoire

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