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Teach Your Children: E-Z Play Today

As performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Item: 35-DS00453401

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 3
SKU: 35-DS00453401

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About the Artist: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young emerged from the late 1960s folk and rock scenes as one of the defining supergroups of their era. Each member brought distinctive songwriting and vocal talents: David Crosby from The Byrds, Stephen Stills from Buffalo Springfield, Graham Nash from The Hollies, and Neil Young as a solo artist and former Buffalo Springfield member. Their harmonies set a new standard for ensemble singing, and their acoustic and electric arrangements influenced generations of musicians.

Their catalog combines introspective songwriting with accessible melodies, making their work enduringly valuable for music education. "Teach Your Children" exemplifies their gift for crafting songs that are both musically engaging and thematically meaningful, offering students repertoire that connects to real artistic voices rather than generic educational material.

Why we love this

This song teaches arrangement clarity without sacrificing emotional weight. The melody sits naturally under the hand, the harmony progression is singable, and students immediately recognize a piece that matters in popular music history. It's the kind of repertoire that makes students want to practice.

What to expect

The piece carries a gentle reflective quality, grounded in fingerpicking patterns and warm harmonies that feel both intimate and inviting. There's a timeless quality to the song; it doesn't announce itself loudly, but settles into the listener's ear with quiet conviction.

Who it's for

Piano students at the intermediate level who are ready to connect with repertoire beyond classical studies. Singers looking for an accessible accompaniment that lets the melody shine. Ensemble programs seeking a folk-rock standard that bridges acoustic and popular idioms.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the vocal line's legato phrasing with the accompaniment's rhythmic foundation; the piano supports the song's reflective quality best when the left hand stays steady and unhurried
  • Listen closely to the harmonic rhythm in the original recording and let it inform your tempo and rubato choices; this song breathes
  • Shape the dynamic arc across all three pages to build gradually rather than playing at a consistent level throughout

How to use it

Consider programming this in a contemporary or crossover concert that highlights music across genres and decades. It works especially well pairing with other acoustic folk-influenced pieces or as a solo feature for a pianist-vocalist combination. The three-page length makes it viable for student recitals without demanding excessive rehearsal time.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and executing folk-influenced fingerpicking patterns
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment textures
  • Interpreting dynamic shape and phrasing in contemporary song literature
  • Connecting with historically significant popular music through performance

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