Ivory Tower: E-Z Play Today

This arrangement captures the accessibility that made E-Z Play Today such a beloved resource for generations of pianists. The two-page length means students can master it quickly without losing the satisfying experience of playing a real song from the American songbook.

Warm and intimate, with the kind of graceful simplicity that lets the song's melody breathe without unnecessary embellishment. The arrangement honors the standard's vintage charm while remaining genuinely playable.

Piano students working through E-Z Play Today materials will find this a natural fit for building repertoire with songs that have real cultural weight. Teachers introducing students to American standards and pop classics from the mid-20th century will appreciate having authentic arrangements that don't oversimplify the source material.

• Keep the melody singing and unhurried; these standards live in their phrasing, not in technical display.
• Balance left hand accompaniment so it supports rather than competes with the vocal line.
• Pay attention to the specific chord voicings in the arrangement; they shape the song's character.

Include this in a casual recital or student showcase focused on American song traditions, or pair it with other mid-century standards to explore how piano accompaniment shapes vocal performance. It works equally well as a solo piano piece or as a foundation for a student singer to accompany themselves.

• Accompanying a vocal melody while maintaining independent hand coordination
• Interpreting standard chord symbols and voicings from the E-Z Play format
• Shaping phrase lines and understanding song form in popular standards