Greatest Hits: The 1990s for Piano: Piano/Vocal/Guitar Book

A decade of radio moments captured in one volume. You move from Whitney Houston's vocal power to Sheryl Crow's straightforward charm, from Garth Brooks' country warmth to The Verve's orchestral sweep. The collection captures the 1990s sound: soaring melodies, emotional directness, and production that lets both voice and piano shine.

Pianists and singers performing popular repertoire from the 1990s in recitals, studio sessions, or informal performances. This collection works equally well for pianists developing their pop accompaniment skills and vocalists building a contemporary standards repertoire. It's also useful for music teachers seeking accessible material that engages students through recognizable hit songs.

• Balance the vocal line with the piano accompaniment by establishing the melody first in rehearsal, then layering in accompaniment until the two sit evenly in the room.
• Guitar players reading from chord diagrams should rehearse separately with the pianist to lock in harmonic rhythm, especially in songs where chord changes fall off the beat.
• Identify which songs sit comfortably in the original key for your vocalist's range, and mark transpositions early so accompanists can prepare alternate voicings if needed.
• Use the lyric sheet to clarify diction and phrasing before diving into musical detail; many of these hits rely on specific rhythmic inflection that comes from understanding the text.

Build an entire recital around 1990s hits, or draw individual selections to anchor a themed concert exploring the decade's musical landscape. This book also serves pianists accompanying student singers in studio performances or degree recitals where contemporary material is essential. Use individual songs as warm-up or encore material when you need something that connects with audiences immediately.

• Reading and performing lead sheets with piano accompaniment and guitar chord diagrams
• Managing vocal phrasing and breath over longer melodic lines in ballads
• Interpreting dynamic and stylistic differences across pop, country, and contemporary R&B repertoire
• Sight-reading chord symbols and translating them into harmonic accompaniment on keyboard