Dentata (from Teeth): Piano Vocal

Teeth delivers theatrical tension wrapped in a deceptively intimate moment. The song has edges; it cuts through sentimental expectations with intelligence and dark humor, inviting the listener into a character's private reckoning.

Singers preparing for auditions, recitals, or concert programming who want a contemporary Broadway piece with real character and vocal substance. This song suits intermediate to advanced vocalists comfortable with dramatic storytelling and modern musical theater writing.

• Plant your stance and use your full body to support the vocal tone; this song requires sustained intensity without tension in your shoulders and neck.
• Study the piano part independently before combining it with your voice so you understand where the accompaniment breathes with you and where it pulls against you.
• Experiment with dynamics in the lyrics to find where the character reveals herself versus where she shields herself.
• Work with your pianist on the balance between vocal presence and harmonic support; this song works best when both voices are heard clearly.

Feature this as a solo turn in a Broadway cabaret concert or mixed repertoire recital where you want to showcase a vocalist's dramatic range. It pairs well alongside other contemporary musical theater selections that prize character development over spectacle.

• Sustaining vocal intensity through longer phrases without sacrificing diction
• Navigating modern musical theater vocal writing with unconventional intervals
• Dramatic interpretation and character consistency across a single song
• Ensemble listening and balance between voice and piano accompaniment