Midnight Rambler: Piano/Vocal/Chords
The Rolling Stones
Item: 00-PS-0012153
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Alfred has expanded the Classic Album Editions series with the new Piano/Vocal/Chords edition of the Rolling Stones' legendary record Let It Bleed.
Let It Bleedfeatures the hit songs "Gimme Shelter" and "You Can't Always Get What You Want." This book provides the lyrics along with piano and chord arrangements for all the songs on the record.
Titles: Let It Bleed * Love in Vain * Midnight Rambler * Gimmie Shelter * You Got the Silver * You Can't Always Get What You Want * Live with Me * Monkey Man * Country Honk.
Let It Bleedfeatures the hit songs "Gimme Shelter" and "You Can't Always Get What You Want." This book provides the lyrics along with piano and chord arrangements for all the songs on the record.
Titles: Let It Bleed * Love in Vain * Midnight Rambler * Gimmie Shelter * You Got the Silver * You Can't Always Get What You Want * Live with Me * Monkey Man * Country Honk.
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Series:
Alfred's Classic Album Editions
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
68
SKU:
00-PS-0012153
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About the Composer: Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger emerged as one of rock music's most distinctive and dynamic frontmen, shaping the sound and attitude of the Rolling Stones across five decades. His songwriting partnership with Keith Richards produced some of the most influential rock compositions of the 20th century, blending blues tradition with raw, contemporary energy. For music students and performers, Jagger's work demonstrates how melody, rhythm, and lyrical storytelling intersect to create songs that remain relevant across generations.
Why we love this
Let It Bleed stands as a masterclass in rock composition and arrangement, and this edition captures the album's raw power while making it accessible for piano and vocal study. The collection balances blues-rooted standards ("Love in Vain") with original compositions that showcase sophisticated harmonic and rhythmic concepts, offering serious insight into how classic rock songs are constructed. Singers and pianists gain genuine material that demands expressive control, interpretive choices, and understanding of the blues-rock idiom.
What to expect
Gritty, confident, and alive. These songs swagger without apology, rooted in blues authenticity but powered by rock and roll swagger. The piano arrangements preserve the album's raw edge while offering intimate entry points for solo or duo performance.
Who it's for
Singers and pianists who want to explore classic rock beyond cover-band territory, finding deeper understanding of song construction and blues-inflected performance. This edition works for intermediate to advanced students seeking repertoire with real musical substance and cultural significance.
How to get the most out of it
- Anchor your phrasing in the blues tradition. Songs like 'Love in Vain' require the kind of bent notes and behind-the-beat phrasing that define blues vocals; let the piano voicings support that sensibility.
- Balance vocal projection with lyrical clarity. These songs carry narrative weight and attitude. Underplaying the dynamics will flatten them.
- Experiment with the chord voicings rather than playing them mechanically. Rock and blues piano rewards reinterpretation of chord shapes to match your vocal approach.
How to use it
Feature a single standout track like "You Can't Always Get What You Want" or "Gimme Shelter" in a concert exploring blues-rock influence, or build a full recital around the album's thematic progression from cover material to original compositions. This material also serves advanced students looking to move beyond classical or contemporary repertoire into the repertoire that shaped modern music literacy.
Skills your students will build
- Blues-inflected phrasing and vocal ornamentation
- Reading rock-style chord voicings and reharmonization
- Interpreting swing rhythm and syncopation in written form
- Coordination of melody, lyrics, and harmonic accompaniment in ensemble context
- Understanding song form and narrative structure in extended compositions