Get Ready: E-Z Play Today
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Get Ready: E-Z Play Today

As performed by Rare Earth

Item: 35-DS00459076
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 2
SKU: 35-DS00459076

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About the Artist: Rare Earth

Rare Earth emerged from Detroit in the late 1960s as one of the few white bands signed to Motown Records, bringing a distinctive blend of rock energy and soul sensibility to the label's roster. Their hit "Get Ready" became an iconic cover of the Miracles' classic, showcasing the band's ability to reimagine soul material through a rock lens while maintaining the infectious groove that defined their sound.

Why we love this

This arrangement captures the propulsive energy that made the original a chart staple, with accessible voicings that don't sacrifice the track's rhythmic drive. Students get to inhabit a genuinely fun piece of popular music history without facing unnecessary technical barriers.

What to expect

Infectious and upbeat, with that unmistakable late-1960s soul-rock swagger. The piece moves with purpose, driven by forward momentum and a groove that makes you want to keep playing.

Who it's for

Students developing confidence with contemporary pop and rock repertoire. Works equally well as a solo piece or as part of a larger recital program that mixes genres.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the left hand groove steady and locked in; this song lives or dies by the consistency of its rhythmic pulse
  • Let the right hand melody breathe naturally over the accompaniment rather than rushing to keep up with the beat
  • Pay attention to dynamic shifts between verses and the hook; the contrast between restraint and energy matters

How to use it

Perfect for a pop or rock showcase, or as a palate cleanser between classical or jazz standards. Its two-page length makes it an ideal opener for a student recital where you want immediate audience engagement.

Skills your students will build

  • Maintaining steady rhythmic accompaniment in the left hand while navigating melody changes
  • Balancing legato phrasing in a rock context
  • Dynamic control within a groove-based framework
  • Reading and interpreting chord symbols for improvisation or variation

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