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Decade by Decade: 100 Years: Piano Book

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Decade by Decade: 100 Years: Piano Book

100 Years of Popular Hits Arranged for Easy Piano

Arranged by Dan Coates

Level: Easy Piano

Item: 00-39251
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Anyone who plays the piano has experienced the joy of playing that certain song that lights up their audience and brings everybody together---whether it's a packed concert hall or a casual gathering of friends or relatives. This single volume equips pianists with a diverse array of songs that are guaranteed to delight any audience. The most universally beloved songs from an entire century of popular music are compiled here, from classic standards to smash hit singles and movie themes. The great sounding, easy-to-play arrangements in this folio are the work of internationally acclaimed piano arranger Dan Coates. Coates has the unique talent of coaxing lush, professional sounds out of arrangements that are surprisingly simple to master, even for the casual hobbyist. Fun facts about each piece are included to broaden understanding of pop music history and to put all of these mega-hits into perspective. For practice, performance, or pleasure, the more than 250 pages of music in this book ensure unlimited hours of enjoyment for pianists and audiences of all ages. Contents:

2000s * Hey There Delilah (Plain White T's) * Home (Michael Bublé) * Need You Now (Lady Antebellum) * You Raise Me Up (Josh Groban) * Falling Slowly (from Once) * Hedwig's Theme (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone).

1990s *I Don't Want to Miss a Thing (Aerosmith) * I Swear (All-4-One) * The Prayer (Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli) * Can You Feel the Love Tonight (from Walt Disney's The Lion King) * A Whole New World (from Walt Disney's Aladdin).

1980s * Crazy for You (Madonna) * Don't Stop Believin' (Journey) * Endless Love (Diana Ross and Lionel Ritchie) * Eye of the Tiger (Survivor) * Greatest Love of All (Whitney Houston) * The Way You Make Me Feel (Michael Jackson) * We Are the World (USA for Africa) * Wind Beneath My Wings (Bette Midler).

1970s * Bridge Over Troubled Water * Dancing Queen * Desperado * Hotel California * How Deep Is Your Love * Killing Me Softly with His Song * Moondance * Song from M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless) * Star Wars (Main Title) * You Light Up My Life.

1960s * Aquarius * The Ballad of Gilligan's Isle * Don't Rain on My Parade * It's My Party * Leaving on a Jet Plane * The Pink Panther * The Shadow of Your Smile.

1950s * The Best Is Yet to Come * Heart * Hey There * Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me * I Could Have Danced All Night * Misty * (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock * Sh-Boom (Life Could Be a Dream).

1940s * As Time Goes By * At Last * Don't Sit under the Apple Tree * Laura * Moonlight Serenade * Over the Rainbow * A String of Pearls * The Trolley Song * Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah.

1930s * Blue Moon * I Get a Kick Out of You * I Got Rhythm * I Only Have Eyes for You * I'm in the Mood for Love * The Lady Is a Tramp * My Funny Valentine * Night and Day * Summertime * Where or When.

1920s * Singin' in the Rain * Someone to Watch Over Me.

1910s * Danny Boy * Give My Regards to Broadway.

1900s * Take Me Out to the Ballgame * Yankee Doodle Boy.

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Additional Details
Series: Decade by Decade
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 256
ISBN10: 0-7390-8879-3
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-8879-1
UPC: 038081439129
SKU: 00-39251

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About the Arranger: Dan Coates

Dan Coates

Dan Coates has shaped popular music performance for pianists since 1976, building a catalog of thousands of arrangements across every genre and skill level. His work has earned the respect of major composers and artists including John Williams, Burt Bacharach, and Elton John, all of whom have relied on his ability to preserve the character of their music while making it accessible to pianists at all stages. Beyond arrangements, Coates composes original music for student pianists and has become one of Alfred Music's most published arrangers, with sales exceeding 4.4 million copies worldwide.

Coates specializes in a craft that looks simple but demands real skill: extracting the essential sound of a piece, whether it's a Hollywood film score, a Broadway number, or a chart-topping pop hit, and translating it into notation that a hobbyist can actually play. His arrangements consistently deliver professional-sounding results without requiring virtuosic technique, a balance that has made him invaluable to teachers and self-taught pianists alike.

Why we love this

This collection solves the universal problem of finding repertoire that audiences genuinely love and pianists can actually learn in a reasonable timeframe. Coates's arrangements strike the rare balance between sounding polished and professional while remaining genuinely playable at an easy level, which means your students will experience success and hear themselves making music that matters to real people.

What to expect

Opening this book feels like unlocking a century of musical joy. You move fluidly between decades, playing beloved melodies that instantly resonate with anyone in the room, from timeless standards to modern pop anthems, all rendered in arrangements that sound sophisticated but never punish your hands.

Who it's for

This book is ideal for recreational pianists and hobbyists who want to expand their repertoire with songs that actually engage audiences, as well as teachers seeking accessible repertoire for recitals and informal performances. Students at the early intermediate level benefit from playing recognizable, well-arranged music that builds confidence and reminds them why they started playing piano in the first place.

How to get the most out of it

  • Listen to the original recordings of these songs before diving into the arrangements. You'll understand the arrangement choices Coates made and can nail the style and phrasing that make these hits recognizable.
  • Read the fun facts included with each piece. They give you conversational tidbits to share before or after performances, which deepens the audience connection and makes the performance feel less like a recital and more like a celebration.
  • Lean into the personality of each arrangement rather than rushing the tempo. These songs are built on groove and atmosphere, not speed; pacing them with confidence gives the arrangement room to breathe and lets the melody shine.

How to use it

Use individual pieces from this collection to open or close informal concerts, student showcases, or recitals where you want immediate audience connection. The breadth of the book also makes it perfect for a "musical timeline" recital concept, where you curate selections across the decades to tell the story of a century of popular music.

Skills your students will build

  • Recognizing and performing stylistic markers across pop, rock, and contemporary ballad genres
  • Playing melody-driven arrangements that balance both hands with clarity
  • Sight-reading accessible piano voicings and chord textures
  • Building confidence through early success with recognizable, culturally relevant repertoire

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