The Rose: Piano Sheet

$3.95 USD

The Rose: Piano Sheet

Name: The Rose: Piano Sheet
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-28016
Price: 3.95 USD
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Words and music by Amanda McBroom / arr. Dan Coates

Level: Intermediate

Item: 00-28016

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With perhaps one of the simplest but most recognizable piano introductions in all of pop music, The Rose is a must-play for pianists. This intermediate arrangement by Dan Coates explores the warm colors and registers of the piano and is musically rewarding. Fingering, phrasing, pedaling and lyrics are included, making this a highly effective supplement to any lesson.

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Series: Simply Pop Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 4

UPC: 038081307046

SKU: 00-28016

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About the Composer: Amanda McBroom

Amanda McBroom is a singer-songwriter and actress who wrote "The Rose" in 1977, crafting one of the most enduring pop ballads in American music. The song gained widespread recognition through Bette Midler's 1979 recording and has since become a standard in both pop and jazz repertoires, recorded by countless artists across genres.

As a composer, McBroom understands the power of simplicity. "The Rose" demonstrates how a clear melodic line, accessible chord progression, and emotional directness can create music that resonates across decades and skill levels. For music educators, her work exemplifies how strong songwriting translates seamlessly to the piano student's learning experience.

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Why we love this

This arrangement captures what makes the original so compelling while giving intermediate pianists genuine musical substance to work with. Dan Coates has structured the piece to showcase the piano's range and warmth without overwhelming players at this level, and the inclusion of lyrics creates a natural opportunity to deepen interpretive choices around phrasing and dynamics.

What to expect

Unhurried and reflective, with moments of quiet intensity. The arrangement invites the pianist to explore the piano's warmer registers and softer dynamic spaces, creating something intimate despite the song's familiarity.

Who it's for

Intermediate pianists ready to work with a recognizable tune that rewards careful attention to color and phrasing. This sheet works equally well for students who want to learn a culturally significant pop song or performers building a recital program with accessible but musically substantive pieces.

How to get the most out of it

Treat the opening arpeggio as an introduction, not merely an accompaniment figure. Let it establish the song's emotional temperature before the melody enters.
Pay attention to the pedal markings provided. The sustain pedal is essential for creating the "warm colors" the arrangement aims for, but change it mindfully to avoid muddiness.
Shape the melody with the fingering suggestions as a foundation, then adjust based on your hand size and what feels natural. The goal is legato phrasing that breathes with the lyrics.
Balance accompaniment and melody carefully. This song lives in the space between intimate and expressive, so resist the urge to let either hand dominate.

How to use it

Pair this with other pop standards in a student recital, or use it as a bridge piece between classical and contemporary repertoire in a mixed concert. For lesson planning, it works beautifully as a student's first experience with a full-length pop arrangement that requires real interpretive thinking.