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For You Alone: Piano Sheet

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For You Alone: Piano Sheet

For You Alone: Piano Sheet

By Dan Coates

Level: Early Intermediate

Item: 00-26286
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If you like the sound of Dan Coates's arrangements of popular songs, you will love his newest original sheet music solo! Written in the key of G major and A-B-A form, the melody is in the right hand in the A section and then switches to the left hand in the B section. This beautiful, lyrical melody is accompanied by harmonic intervals of seconds and thirds. The slow tempo allows for shaping of the melody and expressiveness, making this solo an excellent vehicle for developing a romantic style of playing.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 4
UPC: 038081290645
SKU: 00-26286

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About the Composer: Dan Coates

Dan Coates

Dan Coates has been creating piano arrangements since 1976, building a career on his gift for translating popular music into idiomatic piano writing. Major composers and recording artists including John Williams, Burt Bacharach, and Elton John have consistently trusted him to preserve the emotional core of their work while adapting it for the keyboard.

Beyond arrangement work, Coates composes original pieces for student pianists at every level. His catalog has sold over 4.4 million copies, making him one of Alfred Music's most widely performed and recorded composers. His output spans film scores, television themes, Broadway standards, and pop hits, yet his writing always serves the player first.

Why we love this

Coates understands how to write a melody that sustains itself without technical fireworks. The shift from right-hand melody in the A section to left-hand melody in the B section gives students a genuine structural reason to listen and adjust, and the slow tempo removes the pressure of speed so they can focus entirely on phrase shaping and emotional delivery.

What to expect

A quiet, intimate declaration. The writing has an understated tenderness that relies entirely on your control of tone and phrasing rather than dramatic gestures. There is space here to discover what "romantic style" actually means for your hands.

Who it's for

Early intermediate pianists ready to move beyond purely technical etudes into expressive solo playing. This piece suits students who respond to melody-driven writing and benefit from explicit structural contrast (A-B-A form) to organize their interpretation.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape each phrase in the A section as a complete thought; the simplicity of the melody means every small dynamic shift and breath becomes audible.
  • When the melody moves to the left hand in the B section, maintain the same lyrical quality even as the texture changes; avoid letting the hand shift interrupt your legato line.
  • Let the harmonic intervals of seconds and thirds ring; these close intervals create warmth, so allow them to resonate rather than playing them as purely supportive chords.
  • Work with a slow, deliberate tempo that gives you room to breathe between phrases without rushing back to the next note.

How to use it

Pair this with other Coates originals or popular song arrangements to showcase his gift for lyrical writing across a recital. It works equally well as a solo piece or as a bridge between more virtuosic works, giving both player and audience a moment to settle into a reflective mood.

Skills your students will build

  • Phrasing and legato in the right hand
  • Transferring melodic focus between hands while maintaining musicality
  • Shaping and sustaining slow tempos without dragging
  • Voice leading with harmonic intervals (seconds and thirds)
  • Interpreting A-B-A form through musical choices

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