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Not Your Muse: Piano/Vocal/Guitar Book

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Not Your Muse: Piano/Vocal/Guitar Book

Not Your Muse: Piano/Vocal/Guitar Book

Written and performed by Celeste

Level: Intermediate

Item: 12-0571542077
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Not Your Muse is the official album-matching songbook to the debut studio album by British singer and songwriter Celeste, which was released on January 29, 2021. With unique artwork, images, and photographs, this book has been specially curated by Celeste herself. It includes 12 songs including the singles "Strange", "Stop This Flame", "A Little Love" and "Love Is Back", all transcribed for piano and voice with guitar chords. With this album, Celeste became the first British female artist in five years to have a number one debut album on the UK Albums Chart.

"Not Your Muse is the power I found when I felt powerless... In making this album I have allowed myself to arrive at a place where I feel empowered, fiercely wide-eyed, and fulfilled. I'm very proud of what I've achieved on my debut album and to be in this position, after the year that has been, I feel nothing but gratitude and excitement. I hope you enjoy it." - Celeste

Contents: Ideal Woman*Strange*Tonight Tonight*Stop This Flame*Tell Me Something I Don't Know*Not Your Muse*Beloved*Love Is Back*A Kiss*The Promise*A Little Love*Some Goodbyes Come With Hellos

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Additional Details
Publisher: Faber Music
ISBN10: 0-571-54207-7
ISBN13: 978-0-571-54207-9
UPC: 9780571542079
SKU: 12-0571542077
Instrumentation: Piano/Voice/Guitar

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About the Artist: Celeste

Celeste is a British singer and songwriter who achieved remarkable success with her 2021 debut album, becoming the first British female artist in five years to land a number one debut on the UK Albums Chart. Her music blends contemporary soul, pop, and rock influences with deeply personal songwriting that explores themes of empowerment, identity, and resilience.

Celeste's work has resonated with audiences and critics alike for its emotional honesty and sophisticated production. She curated this official songbook herself, ensuring that each transcription captures the essence of her original arrangements while remaining accessible to pianists, vocalists, and guitarists at the intermediate level.

Why we love this

This songbook gives singers and pianists direct access to a cohesive album that tells a complete story. Each track builds on the last, creating natural programming possibilities for recitals or showcases; vocalists gain material with genuine emotional depth rather than covers stripped of context.

What to expect

This music carries quiet power. Celeste's writing balances introspection with assertiveness, moving between vulnerable moments and moments of pure conviction. The arrangements support that duality, with instrumentation that never overwhelms the emotional core of each lyric.

Who it's for

Intermediate pianists and vocalists seeking contemporary material with substance, particularly those interested in soul-influenced pop and adult contemporary idioms. Guitarists working in singer-songwriter or small ensemble settings will find these transcriptions straightforward to integrate into their own arrangements.

How to get the most out of it

  • Pay close attention to the vocal phrasing in 'Strange' and 'Stop This Flame.' These tracks contain subtle rhythmic displacements that feel intentional rather than syncopated; locking them in too mechanically flattens the performance.
  • The guitar chords throughout serve both harmonic grounding and textural color. Guitarists can simplify voicings for solo performance or layer them under piano for fuller arrangements depending on your ensemble size.
  • Treat the dynamic arcs across the album as interconnected. 'Not Your Muse' (the title track) sits near the middle and functions as a turning point; building toward it from earlier songs and recalibrating energy afterward will deepen audience engagement.

How to use it

Consider programming 3 to 4 consecutive tracks from this songbook as a thematic set within a larger recital, or as a complete album performance during a contemporary music showcase. The curated sequencing already exists; using it as intended creates a journey that connects individual songs into something larger than their sum.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and executing syncopated rhythmic figures in contemporary pop idioms
  • Matching vocal phrasing to piano accompaniment across varied harmonic textures
  • Interpreting guitar chord symbols and adapting voicings for different instrumental contexts
  • Sustaining emotional narrative across a multi-song performance arc
  • Balancing dynamic control between melodic line, harmonic support, and rhythmic foundation

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