Jigsaw Puzzle: Piano/Vocal/Chords
The Rolling Stones
Item: 00-PS-0012165
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Description
Alfred has expanded the Classic Album Editions series with the new Piano/Vocal/Chord edition of the Rolling Stones' legendary record Beggars Banquet.
The last record the Rolling Stones released with guitarist Brian Jones, Beggars Banquet includes the hit songs "Sympathy for the Devil" and "Street Fighting Man." The Piano/Vocal/Chords edition provides the lyrics along with piano and chord arrangements for all the songs on the records.
Titles are: Sympathy for the Devil * No Expectations * Dear Doctor * Parachute Woman * Jigsaw Puzzle * Street Fighting Man * Prodigal Son * Stray Cat Blues * Factory Girl * Salt of the Earth.
The last record the Rolling Stones released with guitarist Brian Jones, Beggars Banquet includes the hit songs "Sympathy for the Devil" and "Street Fighting Man." The Piano/Vocal/Chords edition provides the lyrics along with piano and chord arrangements for all the songs on the records.
Titles are: Sympathy for the Devil * No Expectations * Dear Doctor * Parachute Woman * Jigsaw Puzzle * Street Fighting Man * Prodigal Son * Stray Cat Blues * Factory Girl * Salt of the Earth.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred's Classic Album Editions
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
52
SKU:
00-PS-0012165
More about this title
About the Composer: Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger stands as one of rock music's most influential frontmen and songwriters. His partnership with Keith Richards produced some of the most enduring compositions in popular music, defined by their blues-rooted sensibility, lyrical edge, and unforgettable melodies that have shaped generations of musicians and listeners.
As a composer and lyricist, Jagger demonstrated remarkable range across Beggars Banquet and throughout the Rolling Stones' catalog, moving between blues retellings, social commentary, and raw storytelling with equal command. His understanding of song structure and vocal melody informs every arrangement in this edition.
Why we love this
This collection captures ten tracks from one of rock's most consequential albums in a format that lets pianists and singers actually inhabit these songs rather than just listen to them. The chord charts are detailed enough for serious students to arrange and transpose freely, while the piano voicings honor the original recordings without requiring band instrumentation.
What to expect
Raw, soulful, and grounded. These songs carry the weight of blues tradition while cutting with 1960s edge and attitude. You'll feel the swagger in the rhythm and the conviction in the lyrics, whether you're playing a delicate ballad like "No Expectations" or driving straight into "Street Fighting Man."
Who it's for
Pianists and vocalist-pianists who want to perform Stones material with authenticity and flexibility, from intermediate to advanced levels. Music students studying songwriting structure, blues-rock harmony, and vocal phrasing in contemporary contexts will also find substantial value here.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the lyrics against the piano part; many of these tracks rely on rhythmic vocal phrasing that can push ahead of or behind the beat, so practice rubato and note where the vocal line needs breathing room.
- Study the original recordings to hear how blues phrasing and blues scales interact with the melody. This informs interpretation of dynamics and articulation beyond what notation alone can show.
- The chord symbols invite exploration: try different voicings and inversions to find what works for your voice type and hand span, especially in the lower register passages.
How to use it
Program selections from this collection into recitals focused on rock standards, songwriting history, or the intersection of blues and popular song. A subset of these tracks works well as an opener or closer that speaks to a broader audience beyond classical recital regulars.
Skills your students will build
- Reading chord symbols and jazz-style voicings
- Interpreting blues phrasing in a rock context
- Coordinating vocal line independence from piano accompaniment
- Transposition and reharmonization
- Understanding song structure in 12-bar and non-traditional blues forms