Over It: Piano/Vocal/Chords Digital Sheet Music

Over It: Piano/Vocal/Chords Digital Sheet Music

Billy Steinberg, Josh Alexander, Katharine McPhee, Ruth-Anne Cunningham

Item: 00-PS-0003939

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About the Artist: Katharine McPhee

Katharine McPhee rose to prominence as a classical soprano, trained at the Manhattan School of Music, before pivoting to pop and musical theater. Her background in vocal technique and performance across genres makes her a compelling artist for study in contemporary music education, where the crossover between classical training and commercial recording is increasingly relevant.

Beyond her solo recording career, McPhee has performed on Broadway and in film, bringing interpretive depth to popular material. Her work demonstrates how disciplined vocal training translates across stylistic boundaries, offering educators a bridge between formal technique and the music their students actually listen to.

Why we love this

This arrangement gives students access to a contemporary pop-rock song at a manageable performance level while maintaining the emotional core of the original. The chord symbols support student songwriters and arrangers who want to study how this track is harmonized, and the straightforward piano part keeps focus on the vocal line without overwhelming players still building technical fluency.

What to expect

Confident and direct, with the conversational ease of pop-rock vocal writing. The song balances melodic catchiness with emotional sincerity, inviting singers to find their own voice within a familiar stylistic framework.

Who it's for

Singers in secondary and post-secondary settings who want to expand their performance library with accessible contemporary material, as well as pianists accompanying vocalists in studio or recital contexts. Student songwriters and music theory students benefit from having the chord chart available for harmonic analysis and arrangement study.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the original recorded version to internalize the phrasing and melodic inflections McPhee uses; the notation captures the skeleton, but her interpretation shapes the song's character.
  • Balance the vocal melody prominently over the piano accompaniment, treating the right hand as a supportive harmonic foundation rather than a competing line.
  • Pay attention to the rhythmic pocket in the vocal line; pop-rock phrasing often sits slightly behind the beat, and locking this feel is essential to authenticity.
  • Use the chord symbols to explore optional reharmonization or fuller accompaniment textures if performing with a full band or in an ensemble arrangement.

How to use it

Include this in a contemporary popular music recital or showcase to diversify programming beyond classical art song and standard musical theater fare. It also serves as bridge material for vocalists transitioning from formal technique study into applied performance of music they care about, or as a supplementary piece for students exploring vocal production and interpretation in commercial recording contexts.

Skills your students will build

  • Interpreting pop-rock vocal phrasing and rhythmic nuance from notation
  • Reading and applying chord symbols in a contemporary harmonic context
  • Balancing vocal line prominence with piano accompaniment
  • Connecting written notation to recorded interpretation
  • Understanding vocal production choices in commercially recorded music

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