Tell Me On A Sunday (from Song And Dance): E-Z Play Today

This arrangement preserves the song's emotional core while remaining genuinely playable for intermediate pianists. The E-Z Play Today format strips away unnecessary complexity, yet the lyrical quality of the melody and the understated accompaniment patterns keep the performance from feeling diminished. Students get to inhabit a character's vulnerable moment rather than simply playing through technical exercises.

Tender and slightly melancholic, with the intimacy of someone sharing something they've been holding close. The accompaniment stays minimal and supportive, letting the melody breathe and the lyrics land.

Intermediate piano students ready for songs with emotional maturity and pop-song structures without pop-song accompaniment complexity. Young pianists exploring Broadway repertoire will find this accessible without feeling patronized.

• Shape the melody phrase by phrase rather than note by note. Think of the piano part as accompaniment to a singer, even if you're playing it solo. This mindset prevents the tendency to overstate or rush.
• The quiet dynamic range in this piece demands control without tension. Practice at performance tempo with hands separately first, paying attention to evenness of touch in the accompaniment.
• Honor the rests and space in the arrangement. Silence becomes part of the song's emotional landscape here, so resist the urge to fill every moment.

Pair this with art song or art song arrangements in a student recital to show the breadth of musical expression available to pianists. It also works well in a Broadway or musical theater unit where students need touchstones beyond dance numbers and comedic songs.

• Phrasing a vocal melody idiomatically at the piano
• Accompanying with restraint and clarity
• Working with rubato and space without losing forward motion
• Reading and interpreting dynamic subtlety in a minimalist arrangement