The Lantern: Piano/Vocal/Chords

This collection gives singers and pianists direct access to the songs that defined rock and roll without requiring arrangements or adaptations. Fifty-eight essential Stones tracks, from their earliest singles through their most celebrated deep cuts, means you'll find exactly what you need whether you're building a rock repertoire, programming a tribute concert, or simply wanting to master songs your students actually want to learn.

Opening this songbook is like holding the blueprint of rock and roll itself. These songs carry swagger, sophistication, and blues-soaked attitude; from the rollicking energy of "Satisfaction" to the wistful elegance of "Wild Horses," the Stones' catalog swings between raw garage rock and carefully crafted ballads that reveal surprising harmonic depth beneath their surface simplicity.

Pianists and singers performing in jazz ensembles, rock bands, musical theater contexts, or solo recitals will find this resource invaluable. Whether you're building a contemporary rock repertoire, preparing for auditions that call for Stones material, or simply want accessible charts of songs you love to perform, this collection covers the full span of their most recognizable work.

• Pay attention to the rhythm section feel in each song, particularly the interplay between kick drum and bass line; let the chord voicings anchor your playing to that groove rather than playing strictly to the vocal melody.
• Study the original recordings to understand tempo and swing; songs like "Jumpin' Jack Flash" and "Brown Sugar" sit in a specific pocket that sheet notation alone cannot fully capture.
• Balance the vocal line with harmonic fills during instrumental sections; many Stones songs thrive on interplay between the keyboard and lead vocal rather than strict accompaniment.

Program selections from this book as part of a rock history concert, pairing earlier hits with later album cuts to trace the band's evolution. Alternatively, individual songs work beautifully in mixed-repertoire recitals where contemporary music sits alongside classical or jazz standards, giving audiences a bridging context that feels natural and engaging.

• Reading and performing in blues-based harmonic progressions
• Interpreting rhythmic feel and swing in rock contexts from notation
• Balancing vocal phrasing with piano accompaniment in rock idioms
• Understanding chord voicings and comping techniques specific to rock and blues
• Managing the relationship between written notation and performance tradition in popular music