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My Cherie Amour: E-Z Play Today

As performed by Stevie Wonder

Item: 35-DS00447329

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 2
SKU: 35-DS00447329

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About the Artist: Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder stands as one of the most influential songwriters and musicians of the past five decades. Blind since infancy, he mastered piano, harmonica, and drums while developing an immediately recognizable compositional voice rooted in soul, funk, and R&B. His work spans from Motown hits to ambitious albums like Innervisions and Songs in the Key of Life, cementing his status as both a technical innovator and emotional storyteller.

Wonder's impact on music education extends beyond performance; his songs appear in classrooms worldwide because they balance accessibility with sophistication. Teachers and students alike find his melodies memorable and his harmonic language both approachable for beginners and rewarding for deeper study.

Why we love this

This E-Z Play arrangement captures the warmth and melodic charm of one of Stevie Wonder's most enduring love songs without demanding advanced technical skills. The simplified voicing makes it ideal for pianists building repertoire in accessible popular music, while the song's inherent musicality keeps it engaging for students at multiple levels.

What to expect

Tender and unhurried, this arrangement wraps the listener in the gentle warmth of a classic love song. The melody floats easily over supportive harmonies that create intimacy without complexity.

Who it's for

Pianists new to jazz and soul-influenced popular music will find this arrangement approachable and rewarding. It works for elementary through early secondary students, as well as adult learners rediscovering music through songs they love.

How to get the most out of it

  • Let the melody breathe by keeping the tempo unhurried. This ballad gains its emotional weight from space and restraint rather than forward momentum.
  • Shape the phrasing around the lyrical contour. Think of singing the melody line, then translate that vocal quality into your touch at the keyboard.
  • Color the harmony with gentle dynamic shading in the left hand. Even simplified accompaniment patterns benefit from subtle volume variation that supports the melodic arc.

How to use it

This fits naturally into recitals celebrating American songwriting or popular music standards. Consider pairing it with other accessible arrangements to create a themed set on soul and R&B classics, or use it as an optional repertoire choice when students need a confidence builder without sacrificing musical substance.

Skills your students will build

  • Shaping melodic phrases in popular music contexts
  • Translating vocal expression to keyboard technique
  • Reading and interpreting simplified lead sheet voicings
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment with dynamic control

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