Locked Out of Heaven: Piano/Vocal/Chords
The Biggest Movies * The Greatest Artists (Deluxe Annual Edition)
By various artists and composers
Item: 00-PS-0015701
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From pop gems to epic movie and television themes, these are the tunes to play in 2013! This collection of more than 140 pages of sheet music captures the year's most memorable songs and themes to play and sing for a lifetime. Titles: Anything Could Happen (Ellie Goulding) * Blown Away (Carrie Underwood) * Catch My Breath (Kelly Clarkson) * Downton Abbey: The Suite (from Downton Abbey) * Everybody Talks (Neon Trees) * Falling Slowly (Josh Groban) * Girl on Fire (Alicia Keys) * Good Morning Beautiful (Jim Brickman featuring Luke McMaster) * Good Time (Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen) * Hard to Love (Lee Brice) * Home (Phillip Phillips) * Lights (Ellie Goulding) * Locked Out of Heaven (Bruno Mars) * The Mission (from Argo) * Misty Mountains (from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey) * Silver Lining (Crazy 'Bout You) (Jessie J [from The Silver Linings Playbook]) * Stars (Grace Potter and the Nocturnals) * Thinkin Bout You (Frank Ocean) * A Thousand Years (Christina Perri) * Two Black Cadillacs (Carrie Underwood) * A Very Respectable Hobbit (from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey) * When I Was Your Man (Bruno Mars).
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Additional Details
Series:
Greatest Pop & Movie Hits
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
144
SKU:
00-PS-0015701
More about this title
About the Composer: Philip Lawrence
Philip Lawrence is a songwriter and producer who has shaped contemporary pop music through his work with some of the industry's biggest artists. As a key collaborator with Bruno Mars, Lawrence helped craft songs that balance infectious melodies with sophisticated production, bringing a musician's sensibility to popular songwriting.
Why we love this
This collection captures 2013's most singable moments, mixing chart hits with film and television themes that students actually recognize and want to perform. The mix of pop, country, and cinematic material means you can program something for nearly every vocalist and pianist in your studio or ensemble.
What to expect
A snapshot of a year's worth of musical moments, ranging from the infectious pop-funk groove of "Locked Out of Heaven" to the sweeping orchestral feel of film themes. The material moves between intimate singer-songwriter storytelling and cinematic grandeur, offering emotional and stylistic variety across all 22 songs.
Who it's for
Piano teachers with adult students, studio singers preparing popular repertoire, and pianists who want contemporary material that's recognizable and engaging. This collection works equally well for solo recitals, accompaniment practice, or informal performances.
How to get the most out of it
- Pay attention to the chord voicings and rhythmic syncopation in the pop tracks; they're often deceptively simple melodically but require crisp, clean accompaniment to land.
- Study the dynamic shape of each song as originally recorded, then adapt it to your venue and ensemble size; some of these arrangements may be sparse enough to benefit from additional instrumental color.
- Mark the key modulations and tempo changes in pieces like "Downton Abbey: The Suite" so transitions feel intentional rather than abrupt.
- Balance the vocal melody against the written chords; many of these songs have interesting harmonic movement that shouldn't disappear behind a strong vocal line.
How to use it
Open a recital with a recognizable pop hit to engage your audience, then move into film themes for a dramatic shift in tone. These songs also work beautifully as encores or as bridge material between classical and contemporary repertoire in a mixed program.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and performing syncopated rhythms in contemporary pop contexts
- Interpreting chord symbols and rootless voicings in jazz and pop notation
- Managing tempo and dynamic flexibility across different song styles
- Balancing vocal melody with accompaniment texture in piano-vocal arrangements
- Transitioning between major and related minor keys in modulation passages