Takin' Care Of Business: E-Z Play Today
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Takin' Care Of Business: E-Z Play Today

As performed by Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Item: 35-DS00911778
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 5
SKU: 35-DS00911778

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About the Artist: Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Bachman-Turner Overdrive emerged from the Canadian rock scene in the early 1970s, building a reputation for high-energy, blues-inflected rock that connected with working-class audiences. The band's tight musicianship and straightforward approach to songwriting made them stadium staples, with several tracks becoming rock radio fixtures that remain instantly recognizable decades later.

For music educators, BTO represents a significant moment when rock music began appearing in educational settings alongside traditional repertoire. Their songs offer accessible entry points for students exploring popular music arrangement and contemporary performance practice.

Why we love this

This arrangement captures the propulsive groove and swagger of the original without requiring complicated hand independence or extended techniques. Students get to work with a recognizable classic that motivates them to practice while building real proficiency with syncopated rhythms and left-hand patterns that feel genuinely musical rather than academic.

What to expect

Pure forward momentum. The piece radiates competence and attitude, with a solid backbeat driving everything forward and melodic figures that sit comfortably in the hand despite their rhythmic complexity. Playing this feels less like practicing and more like actually being in a rock band.

Who it's for

Intermediate pianists ready for contemporary repertoire will find this energizing and achievable. It works equally well for ensemble programs looking to include rock standards or for teachers building student confidence through material that feels current and fun to play.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lock the groove from the first measure; the piece hinges on consistent rhythmic pocket rather than tempo variation.
  • Separate the right-hand melody from accompanying figures by using dynamic layering. The riff should cut through while chords sit underneath.
  • Keep the tempo driving but not rushed. Slightly behind the beat often feels more powerful than staying metronomically centered.
  • Layer the recorded accompaniment gradually during rehearsal rather than performing with it immediately. This builds confidence in the students' own rhythmic foundation.

How to use it

Include this in a popular music unit or concert focusing on rock classics that bridge generations. It pairs well with other 1970s rock standards and gives students who gravitate toward contemporary music a legitimate performance opportunity while keeping ensemble rehearsals energized.

Skills your students will build

  • Syncopated rhythm reading (sixteenth-note patterns with triplet feels)
  • Left-hand groove accompaniment patterns
  • Dynamic control between melodic and harmonic layers
  • Performing with recorded accompaniment
  • Translating audio groove sensibility into accurate notation

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