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Doctor Dolittle (Musical Selections): Piano/Vocal/Chords Book

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Doctor Dolittle (Musical Selections): Piano/Vocal/Chords Book

Doctor Dolittle (Musical Selections): Piano/Vocal/Chords Book

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Alfred Music is proud to release Doctor Dolittle.

This book features songs from the classic musical Doctor Dolittle. Doctor Dolittle is based on the Doctor Dolittle children's novels written by Hugh Lofting, about an eccentric veterinarian who can communicate with animals.

Titles are: My Friend, the Doctor * The Vegetarian * Talk to the Animals * Doctor Dolittle * You're Impossible! * I've Never Seen Anything Like It * Beautiful Things * When I Look in Your Eyes * Like Animals * After Today * Fabulous Places * Where Are the Words? * I Think I Like You * Save the Animals * Something in Your Smile * The Voice of Protest * Puttle by-on-the Marsh * At the Cross Roads.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 168
ISBN10: 0-7390-3886-9
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-3886-4
UPC: 038081268491
SKU: 00-24491

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Why we love this

This collection gives pianists and singers access to a full score of beloved musical theater songs in one volume. The piano/vocal/chords format works equally well for solo recital preparation, vocal coaching, or ensemble rehearsal, making it practical for multiple educational settings.

What to expect

Whimsical, warm, and deeply human. These songs blend comedy with genuine emotion, moving from the playful charm of animal-communication numbers to tender moments of connection. The music captures both the fantastical world of Doctor Dolittle and the emotional core of the story.

Who it's for

Pianists and vocalists preparing musical theater repertoire for recitals, auditions, or classroom performance. Music teachers and coaches will find this essential for rehearsing singers who are learning songs from this beloved film musical.

How to get the most out of it

  • Treat the chords as a guide for harmonic awareness rather than strict voicing instructions. Adjust inversions and comping style to match your ensemble's needs and the acoustic of your rehearsal or performance space.
  • Pay attention to the lyrical content in each song. The storytelling shifts from whimsical to dramatic; let the character of the text inform your phrasing and tempo choices.
  • Balance the vocal line clearly against the piano accompaniment. These arrangements support the singer without drowning them out; use dynamic control to maintain that partnership.

How to use it

String several songs together for a complete musical theater set, or select individual numbers to pair with other 20th-century American musicals. The variety of moods and tempos makes this book valuable for exploring contrasting material within a single recital.

Skills your students will build

  • reading and interpreting lead-sheet chord symbols in musical theater contexts
  • vocal phrasing and lyrical interpretation across comedy and ballad styles
  • piano accompaniment technique for popular song and musical theater repertoire
  • sight-reading rhythmically varied melodies with natural speech patterns

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