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Lost: Piano/Vocal/Chords

Katy Perry

Item: 00-PS-0010952

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American singer-songwriter and rock sensation, Katy Perry releases her 2008 breakthrough album,One of the Boys, which includes chart-topping singles such as "I Kissed a Girl" and more. This album-matching folio features four pages of color photos. All songs are arranged for Piano/Vocal/Chords.

Titles: One Of The Boys * I Kissed A Girl * Working Up In Vegas * Thinking Of You * Mannequin * Ur So Gay * Hot N Cold * If You Can Afford Me * Lost * Self Inflicted * I'm Still Breathing * Fingerprints

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 80
SKU: 00-PS-0010952

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Why we love this

This folio captures the pop sensibility that defined the late 2000s with arrangements that work equally well in a vocal jazz ensemble, a school musical theater program, or a singer-pianist's recital set. The inclusion of four pages of color photography gives students visual context for the era and artist, grounding the music in its cultural moment.

What to expect

These arrangements balance the immediacy and catchiness of pop songwriting with the harmonic depth needed for serious musical performance. The combination of vocal melody, intuitive chord changes, and supportive piano writing creates an accessible but authentic entry point into contemporary song interpretation.

Who it's for

This collection serves pianists and singers preparing repertoire for recitals, auditions, or ensemble performance; it is equally suited to high school musical theater students, college-level vocal jazz programs, and adult learners seeking contemporary popular standards. The chord notations make this accessible to self-accompanying vocalists and to pianists who want to develop fluency with modern pop song structures.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance vocal melody against the chordal accompaniment by keeping left-hand rhythmic figures light and conversational rather than thick or overly syncopated.
  • Pay attention to the harmonic movement under the vocal line; these arrangements rely on clear chord changes to support the melody, so voice leading in the piano part should be audible without overshadowing the singer.
  • Approach dynamics with pop radio sensibility: build intensity gradually through the verse into the chorus rather than starting at full volume.
  • Work with your vocalist on the rhythmic pocket and phrasing that these songs demand; the piano part can anchor the groove while the voice floats conversationally over it.

How to use it

Pair selections from this folio with other contemporary pop or musical theater numbers in a cabaret or recital format, or draw from it for a unit on 21st-century songwriting in a piano repertoire or vocal music class. Individual songs work well as audition material for students entering pop-influenced musical theater or vocal jazz settings.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading lead-sheet notation and chord symbols
  • Balancing vocal melody with piano accompaniment
  • Interpreting contemporary pop phrasing and rhythmic nuance
  • Developing fluency with modern harmonic progressions
  • Coordinating vocal and instrumental parts in real time

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