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Let's Get Together (Get Together): E-Z Play Today

As performed by The Youngbloods

Item: 35-DS00447309

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 3
SKU: 35-DS00447309

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About the Artist: The Youngbloods

The Youngbloods emerged from the San Francisco folk rock scene in the mid-1960s, blending acoustic instrumentation with socially conscious lyrics that resonated across generational lines. Their 1967 hit "Get Together" became an anthem of the era, later finding renewed cultural significance when it was adopted as the theme for a major television campaign in the 1980s.

Why we love this

This three-page arrangement captures the infectious optimism that made the original a crossover hit, translating the song's accessible melody and folk sensibility to the piano without sacrificing its essential charm. Students gravitate toward material with genuine cultural history, and this track offers exactly that while remaining straightforward enough for intermediate pianists to navigate confidently.

What to expect

Warm, hopeful, and conversational. The arrangement settles into an unhurried groove that invites singers and listeners alike into its optimistic message, with straightforward harmonic language that feels both timeless and immediately accessible.

Who it's for

Intermediate pianists who want to explore material with genuine cultural resonance and a clear historical footprint. This works equally well for students developing solo repertoire and for accompanists supporting singers tackling folk and pop standards.

How to get the most out of it

  • Let the melody breathe in the opening phrases rather than rushing; the song's power comes from its unhurried, conversational quality.
  • Balance the bass line to provide harmonic grounding without overwhelming the vocal or melodic content above it.
  • Keep the accompaniment texture consistent throughout, resisting the urge to add flourishes that would undermine the song's folk authenticity.

How to use it

Pair this with other 1960s folk rock material to create a thematic set exploring social consciousness in popular music, or program it as an uplifting interlude in a concert mixing art song and contemporary repertoire. It also serves well as an accessible duet vehicle when a vocalist needs piano accompaniment.

Skills your students will build

  • Accompanying singers with sensitivity to lyrical phrasing
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment texture
  • Interpreting folk and pop idioms on classical instruments
  • Sight reading three-page arrangements with minimal key signature complexity

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