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Secret Garden Collection: Piano/Vocal/Chords Book

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Secret Garden Collection: Piano/Vocal/Chords Book

Secret Garden Collection: Piano/Vocal/Chords Book

By Rolf Løvland / As Performed by Secret Garden

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Selected works from Secret Garden's five best-selling albums. Titles are: Nocturne * Song from a Secret Garden * Serenade to Spring * Papillion * Heartstrings * Adagio * Ode to Simplicity * Hymn to Hope * Reflection * Sanctuary * In Our Tears * Divertimento * Aquarell * You Raise Me Up * The Promise * Belonging * Once in a Red Moon * Elegie * Dreamcatcher * I've Dreamed of You.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 96
ISBN10: 0-7579-3706-3
ISBN13: 978-0-7579-3706-4
UPC: 654979086741
SKU: 00-PFM0424

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About the Composer: Rolf Løvland

Rolf Løvland is a Norwegian composer whose work bridges classical music tradition and contemporary instrumental songwriting. As co-founder of Secret Garden, he has created a substantial catalog of compositions that emphasize melody, emotional directness, and acoustic instrumentation, earning widespread recognition across multiple continents and multiple Grammy Award nominations.

Why we love this

This collection captures twenty of Secret Garden's most singable and harmonically rich pieces in one accessible volume. Pianists and vocalist-pianists will find material that rewards both technical attention and emotional expression, with chord symbols that support flexible arranging and transposition. The variety of moods and textures makes programming genuine and natural rather than thematic.

What to expect

These pieces inhabit a calm, introspective emotional landscape marked by lyrical melody and warm harmonic language. There is an unhurried quality throughout, emphasizing reflection and beauty over virtuosity or spectacle.

Who it's for

Pianist-vocalists preparing recital or cabaret programs will find immediate performance material here. This book also serves voice students and jazz pianists seeking accessible yet sophisticated contemporary repertoire with genuine melodic substance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the vocal line with supportive rather than busy piano voicings; these arrangements breathe when the accompaniment leaves space for the melody to float.
  • Pay attention to the dynamic shapes within phrases, not just at phrase boundaries. Many of these pieces use incremental dynamic shifts to build emotional momentum.
  • Use the chord symbols to explore reharmonization options for repeated sections, especially in longer pieces where subtle variation can refresh listener attention.
  • Shape the accompaniment figures with light articulation and consistent tone; the beauty of these pieces often lies in sustained, singing textures rather than dramatic contrasts.

How to use it

Use these pieces as standalone recital material or as a unified program exploring contemporary instrumental song. Several titles work well as encores following more dramatic classical or art song programming, and the collection's length makes it suitable for background music at formal events where live performance serves the space rather than demands attention.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and interpreting chord symbols for accompaniment voicing
  • Balancing vocal line weight with piano texture
  • Sustaining lyrical phrasing across longer harmonic progressions
  • Flexibility in arranging and transposing to suit different voice types

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