I'll Make Love To You: E-Z Play Today
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I'll Make Love To You: E-Z Play Today

As performed by Boyz II Men

Item: 35-DS00447423
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 5
SKU: 35-DS00447423

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About the Artist: Boyz II Men

Boyz II Men emerged from Philadelphia in the early 1990s as one of the defining voices of R&B harmony. Their smooth vocal blend and emotionally resonant songwriting made them a dominant force in pop music throughout the decade, with chart success that demonstrated how intricate vocal arrangements could reach mainstream audiences. Their influence on contemporary R&B and pop production remains significant in music education contexts where students study vocal texture, arrangement, and the intersection of classical harmony with contemporary styles.

Why we love this

This arrangement brings an accessible entry point to contemporary R&B repertoire without sacrificing the harmonic sophistication that made the original so compelling. Piano students get to experience the lush, layered quality of the tune while the simplified arrangement keeps the focus on phrasing and touch rather than technical fireworks. It's a piece that sounds mature and polished even at modest tempos.

What to expect

Warm, intimate, and unhurried. The piece unfolds with the quality of a private moment, built on sustained harmonies and a gentle rhythmic pocket. You're playing through candlelight rather than spotlights.

Who it's for

This works well for intermediate pianists ready to engage with contemporary popular music and for students who need accessible arrangements of songs they actually want to play. It's equally valuable in group settings where a pianist is accompanying vocalists learning R&B repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melodic line with subtle dynamic gradations rather than obvious volume shifts; the emotional weight lives in legato tone and vowel clarity
  • Respect the chord voicings as written to preserve the R&B harmonic language; resist the urge to thicken or revoice them
  • Lock the tempo early and maintain it through the form; this song's appeal depends on groove consistency, not rubato
  • Let the left hand pulse gently rather than drive; it should support the vocal quality of the right hand melody

How to use it

Feature this as a solo performance piece in a popular music or contemporary music concert, or use it as an accompaniment for vocalists performing 1990s R&B selections. It also works as a meaningful closing number for a program exploring the influence of R&B on modern pop songwriting.

Skills your students will build

  • Voicing and voice leading in contemporary R&B harmonies
  • Sustaining lyrical legato phrasing at the keyboard
  • Groove orientation and rhythmic pocket awareness
  • Interpretation of contemporary notation and chord symbols
  • Dynamic control in mid-range textures

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