Easy On Me (arr. Larry Moore): String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Adele / Arranged by Larry Moore
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK01077750
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After six years, Adele is back with this beautiful new ballad! Larry Moore's masterful arrangement is in an easy key and range for string players, and rich in syncopations, in keeping with Adele's inimitable style. This will be a big hit with both your students and your audience!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01077750
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About the Artist: Adele
Adele's voice and songwriting have defined pop music for the past decade and a half. Her ability to craft emotionally direct ballads with sophisticated chord progressions and dynamic arrangements makes her work surprisingly rich material for music education. String orchestras can discover a lot about phrasing and tonal control by working through her melodic sensibilities.
Why we love this
Larry Moore captures the soul of Adele's original without compromising playability for Grade 3/4 players. The syncopated rhythmic language keeps this from feeling like a typical ballad arrangement; your students will feel like they're playing something genuinely contemporary and stylish, not a simplified version of a pop song.
What to expect
Intimate without being precious. Moore's arrangement opens space around the melody, letting tender moments breathe while the string writing maintains harmonic sophistication. The syncopations add quiet sophistication to what could have been a straightforward ballad.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the intermediate level looking for contemporary repertoire that respects both player development and audience engagement. Directors seeking material that feels current and appealing to student musicians without sacrificing musicality.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody across your first violins and violas. Adele's vocal phrasing often sits in a conversational register, so resist the urge to pile on volume even at emotional peaks.
- Lean into the syncopations without rushing them. These rhythmic figures are what give the arrangement its character; lock them in during sectional rehearsals before full ensemble run-throughs.
- Use the accompaniment recording to establish harmonic context. Hearing the original production helps your players understand the emotional weight they're supporting rather than carrying.
How to use it
Pair this with classical or romantic era string literature to show your audience the continuum of ballad writing across genres and centuries. It also works beautifully as a concert closer or as part of a pop/contemporary set if you're building a thematic program around modern songwriting.
Skills your students will build
- Singing through sustained phrases with natural rubato
- Interpreting syncopated rhythms in a ballad context
- Balancing independent harmonic lines while supporting a primary melody
- Using dynamic control to shape emotional arc rather than just volume changes
- Ensemble listening in slower tempos where imprecision becomes audible