How I Feel: Piano/Vocal/Chords
How I Feel: Piano/Vocal/Chords
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How I Feel: Piano/Vocal/Chords

Recorded by Martina McBride

Item: 00-PSP-000435
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Martina McBride has been performing her vocally stunning country songs since 1992, when she performed the opening set for the legendary Garth Brooks after being discovered only two weeks prior. Her nine-album total makes her something of a country music legend, as do her nearly 50 top singles to hit the charts. A role model to her three young daughters at home, an idol to young stars like American Idol's Carrie Underwood, and winner of multiple awards from the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, Martina's strong soprano voice continues to move country music fans across the nation.

Alfred presents the sheet music to her latest single, "How I Feel," from her ninth album, Waking Up Laughing. The song includes lyrics, melody line, and chord changes with professionally arranged piano accompaniment.

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Series: Original Sheet Music Edition
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
SKU: 00-PSP-000435

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About the Artist: Martina McBride

Martina McBride rose to prominence in country music after an unexpected break in 1992, when she opened for Garth Brooks just two weeks after being discovered. Over three decades, she has built a career defined by her distinctive soprano and carefully crafted storytelling, earning multiple Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music awards while charting nearly 50 singles across nine albums.

Beyond her recording success, McBride has become a cultural figure in country music, influencing a generation of artists and earning recognition as both a role model and an industry standard-bearer for vocal excellence and artistic integrity.

Why we love this

This sheet music gives singers and pianists access to a contemporary country song with genuine emotional weight and a strong melodic line. The professionally arranged piano part balances accessibility with musicality, making it approachable for intermediate pianists while preserving the song's character. Programming this alongside traditional vocal repertoire bridges classical and contemporary styles in a way that resonates with students who want to sing material they know.

What to expect

The song invites vulnerability and directness. McBride's lyrical approach pairs with uncomplicated but expressive piano writing that centers the emotional honesty of the text rather than technical complexity.

Who it's for

Singers developing comfort with contemporary country repertoire and intermediate pianists looking to accompany vocalists will find this sheet music engaging and achievable. It suits voice students who want to explore material beyond the classical tradition while maintaining musical rigor.

How to get the most out of it

  • Maintain consistent breath support through the vocal phrases to sustain McBride's characteristic clarity and projection, especially in the higher register passages.
  • Shape the piano accompaniment to frame rather than overshadow the vocal line; let chord voicings breathe where the melody rests.
  • Study the recorded version to understand the song's natural phrasing and emotional arc, then adapt it to your own performance approach rather than copying it exactly.
  • Balance the tempo so the song feels conversational and intimate rather than rushed; country ballads benefit from space between phrases.

How to use it

This works well in a recital that mixes genres, serving as a bridge between art song and popular music. It also functions as a bridge-building piece in voice studio settings where singers are transitioning from classical to contemporary repertoire, or in a showcase exploring how country songwriting approaches storytelling.

Skills your students will build

  • Managing vocal stamina in longer phrases without sacrificing tone quality
  • Interpreting chord symbols and realizing them on piano with appropriate contemporary idioms
  • Singing with stylistic authenticity in the country genre
  • Balancing vocal and instrumental roles in a duo setting
  • Reading and performing from a professional lead sheet

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