Copperline: Guitar TAB
James Taylor
Item: 00-PSG-000310
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Sweet Baby James * Traffic Man * Handy Man * Your Smiling Face * Secret O' Life * Shed a Little Light * Everybody Has the Blues * Steamroller Blues * Mexico * Millworker * Country Road * Fire and Rain * Shower the People * How Sweet It Is * New Hymn * Walking Man * Riding on a Railroad * Something in the Way She Moves * Sun on the Moon * Up on the Roof * Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight * She Thinks I Still Care * Copperline * Slap Leather * Only One * You Make It Easy * Carolina in My Mind * I Will Follow * You've Got a Friend * That Lonesome Road.
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Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
148
SKU:
00-PSG-000310
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About the Artist: James Taylor
James Taylor emerged as one of America's most influential singer-songwriters in the early 1970s, bringing introspective lyrics and accessible melodies to millions of listeners. His catalog spans five decades and includes some of the most enduring songs in American popular music, from gentle folk-influenced ballads to upbeat pop-rock numbers that have become standards in both professional and educational settings.
Why we love this
This collection captures the full breadth of Taylor's songwriting across three decades, offering pianists and vocalists an exceptional range of material at manageable difficulty levels. The repertoire balances his most recognizable hits with deeper cuts that reveal his compositional sophistication, making it ideal for recitals, informal performances, and serious study of contemporary American songwriting.
What to expect
These songs inhabit a warm middle ground between folk sincerity and pop craftsmanship. Whether you're working through an upbeat celebration like "Sweet Baby James" or the reflective intimacy of "Carolina in My Mind," the collection invites both technical exploration and genuine emotional connection.
Who it's for
Pianists and vocalists seeking a practical resource for contemporary American songwriting will find extensive material here. Music teachers and students exploring how to interpret and perform songs from the popular repertoire will benefit from having these arrangements in one accessible collection.
How to get the most out of it
- Pay attention to the chord voicings in the lead sheets; Taylor's harmonic language often relies on upper extensions and suspended chords that give his songs their distinctive warmth.
- Balance melody and accompaniment carefully in the vocal arrangements. Many of these songs benefit from a conversational approach rather than belted delivery, even at moderate tempos.
- Use the printed chord symbols as a guide for improvisation and reharmonization. Taylor's songs remain flexible enough to accommodate different pianistic approaches across styles and arrangements.
How to use it
Build a recital around Taylor's work as a thematic program, or select individual songs to complement classical and other contemporary repertoire. The variety within this collection allows you to program a full evening or weave pieces throughout a season's performance schedule.
Skills your students will build
- Reading piano/vocal scores with chord symbols
- Interpreting jazz-influenced harmonic progressions in a pop context
- Balancing melodic and harmonic elements in singer-accompanied-by-pianist arrangements
- Developing stylistic nuance in contemporary American songwriting
- Transposing and adapting songs to suit vocal ranges and pianistic preferences