Jiving Sister Fanny: Piano/Vocal/Chords

This collection gives pianists and singers immediate access to 58 songs that define rock history without forcing them to hunt across multiple sources. The chord notations make it genuinely useful for accompanists and bandleaders who need quick reference material for rehearsal or performance. Few repertoire books this size deliver such consistent quality across decades of material.

Spanning blues-inflected rockers, introspective ballads, and experimental arrangements, these songs carry the swagger and sophistication that made the Stones essential to popular music. The piano arrangements preserve the character of each song while making them playable at a range of skill levels.

Pianists who need repertoire for accompanying singers, keyboardists building a rock repertoire foundation, and music directors programming pop or rock material for recitals or special events. This collection works equally well for solo study, rehearsal reference, or performance preparation.

• Study the original recordings to understand phrasing and rhythm guitar patterns; the sheet music captures the melody but not always the groove that makes these songs distinctive.
• Pay attention to key signatures and transpositions for singers; many of these songs sit in different keys on the album versus what appears in print.
• Use the chord symbols to experiment with rhythmic comping styles that match the era of each song rather than applying one accompaniment pattern throughout.
• Balance vocal arrangement with instrumental color; these songs work as solo piano pieces but often feel more authentic with subtle rhythm section support.

Pull individual songs for recital programs, use sections as flexibility or specialty concert material, or draw from it to support a guest vocalist or bandleader rehearsal. The sheer variety means you can program from the same book across an entire season.

• Reading chord charts and lead sheets
• Accompanying singers with rhythmic stability
• Transposing songs to accommodate different vocal ranges
• Understanding blues and rock harmonic progressions
• Sight-reading across multiple clefs and notation styles