Rhapsody In Blue: Piano
Rhapsody In Blue: Piano
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Rhapsody In Blue: Piano

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Brighten the world with music! For pianists and vocalists of all ages, this deluxe collection contains more than 300 pages of sheet music for 70 of the most beautiful songs ever written. Popular ballads, timeless standards, classic show tunes and graceful movie themes assure a lifetime of musical pleasure.

Titles: Angel Eyes (Jim Brickman) * As Time Goes By (from Casablanca) * Ashokan Farewell (from The Civil War) * At Last (Etta James) * Because You Loved Me (Celine Dion) * Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered (Cole Porter) * The Blessing (Celtic Woman) * Both Sides Now (Joni Mitchell) * Circle (Harry Chapin) * Danny Boy (Traditional) * Danny's Song (Kenny Loggins) * Dream a Little Dream of Me (Mamas and the Papas) * End of the Road (Boyz II Men) * Endless Love (Diana Ross and Lionel Richie) * Evergreen (Barbra Streisand) * Everything (Michael Bublé) * Everything I Do (I Do It for You) (Bryan Adams) * Falling Slowly (from Once) * Feels Like Home (Bonnie Raitt) * Greatest Love of All (Whitney Houston) * Hero (Mariah Carey) * Hey There Delilah (Plain White T's) * Home (Michael Bublé) * How Deep Is Your Love (Bee Gees) * How Do I Live (LeAnn Rimes) * How Do You Keep the Music Playing? (Patti Austin and James Ingram) * I Swear (All-4-One) * If Ever I Would Leave You (from Camelot) * Just to Hear You Say that You Love Me (Faith Hill and Tim McGraw) * Kei's Song (David Benoit) * Killing Me Softly with His Song (Roberta Flack) * La Vie en Rose (Edith Piaf) * Laura (Johnny Mercer) * Leaving on a Jet Plane (Peter, Paul, and Mary) * Love Will Lead You Back (Taylor Dayne) * Misty (Johnny Mathis) * Nocturne (Secret Garden) * The Notebook (from The Notebook) * On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever) (Lerner/Lane) * On the Street Where You Live (Lerner/Loewe) * Open Arms (Journey) * Out Here on My Own (from Fame) * Over the Rainbow (Judy Garland) * People (Barbra Streisand) * The Prayer (Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion) * Rhapsody in Blue (George Gershwin) * Right Here Waiting (Richard Marx) * The Promise (Jim Brickman) * The Rose (Bette Midler) * S Wonderful (Diana Krall (Gershwin)) * The Shadow of Your Smile (Mandel/Webster) * So In Love (Cole Porter) * Someone to Watch Over Me (Gershwins) * A Theme From Summer Place (A Summer Place) * Summer Wind (Mercer/Mayer) * Summertime (Gershwins) * Take Me Home Country Roads (John Denver) * Thank You for the Music (ABBA) * Truly Madly Deeply (Savage Garden) * Try to Remember (Jones/Schmidt) * Un-Break My Heart (Toni Braxton) * Valentine (Martina McBride and Jim Brickman) * What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong) * When I Fall in Love (Heyman/Young) * Where or When (Rodgers/Hart) * The Wind Beneath My Wings (Bette Midler) * You Light Up My Life (Debby Boone) * You Needed Me (Anne Murray) * You Raise Me Up (Josh Groban).

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 320
SKU: 00-PS-0010849

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About the Composer: George Gershwin

George Gershwin (1898-1937) bridged classical composition and popular music with a fluency few composers have matched. His ability to write immediately memorable melodies, sophisticated harmonies, and rhythmically vital music made him a defining voice of early 20th-century American music. Gershwin's influence extends far beyond his concert works; his songs shaped musical theater, film scoring, and the very sound of American popular music for generations to come.

Why we love this

This collection pairs Gershwin's iconic title work with 69 carefully chosen standards, ballads, and contemporary songs that share similar emotional depth and melodic richness. The breadth of material means pianists can build a genuinely versatile recital repertoire without needing to hunt down individual octavos and sheet music folios. The inclusion of both timeless classics and more recent popular songs gives pianists and vocalists the tools to program concerts that honor tradition while remaining relevant to modern audiences.

What to expect

These songs span decades yet share a common thread of emotional sincerity and melodic elegance. Whether you're playing a jazzy standard, a contemporary pop arrangement, or a classical show tune, the collection maintains a warmth and sophistication that invites listeners in rather than demanding their attention.

Who it's for

This folio serves pianists and pianists accompanying singers who need a reliable anthology of accessible, recognizable repertoire for recitals, weddings, coffeehouses, and community performances. Intermediate to advanced pianists will find the arrangements supportive and musically satisfying, while those accompanying vocalists can build a working library without assembling materials from multiple sources.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance accompaniment textures carefully; the piano voicings in these arrangements often support rather than dominate the vocal line, so resist the urge to over-pedal or thicken chords unnecessarily
  • Pay close attention to the lyrical phrasing printed in the vocal line; these arrangements preserve the original song interpretation, and honoring those breath marks and legato markings will sound more authentic than imposing your own
  • Transpose songs to keys that suit your voice comfortably rather than struggling with an uncomfortable tessitura; most of these standards exist in multiple keys for exactly this reason

How to use it

Use this book to program recitals organized by theme (love songs, journey songs, seasonal selections) or to maintain a constantly refreshed set list for ongoing performance work. The breadth makes it ideal for pianists and accompanying musicians who perform regularly but want to avoid repeating the same dozen songs; you can rotate through the 70 titles across multiple seasons while always having polished, performance-ready arrangements on hand.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and performing piano/vocal scores with proper alignment between melody and accompaniment
  • Interpreting lyrical phrasing and breath marks in written arrangements
  • Playing conversational accompaniment patterns that support rather than overshadow the singer
  • Memorization strategies for a large repertoire of varied styles and keys
  • Transposition and adaptation of arrangements to suit individual vocal ranges

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