What's New Pussycat?: Piano/Vocal/Chords Digital Sheet Music

This arrangement captures the swagger and melodic charm that made the original a pop standard, giving singers and pianists a chance to work with genuinely singable material that rewards both technical control and personality. The piano/vocal/chords format works equally well for recital preparation, audition material, or jazz choir programming.

Playful yet sophisticated. The melody has a conversational quality that invites charm and personality without requiring operatic weight. There's genuine melodic substance beneath the pop accessibility, giving thoughtful singers room to find something real.

Singers preparing pop standards for recital or audition repertoire, pianists developing their collaborative skills with vocalists, and any music student exploring the intersection of classic pop songwriting and vocal technique. The chart works for both confident ensemble singers and serious solo performers.

• Balance the vocal line with the piano part; the accompaniment should support rather than compete with the melody, especially in the verses where conversational phrasing matters.
• Lean into the rhythmic pocket of the groove. Slight pushes and pulls against the steady beat create the swagger that defines this tune.
• Color the chord changes with intentional vocal shadings. The progression has personality; let your interpretation reflect that rather than singing through it uniformly.

Include this in a pop standards or American songbook recital to anchor a section of classic vocal repertoire. It pairs well with other sophisticated pop writing from the same era and provides a refreshing contrast to classical or musical theater material in a mixed recital.

• Balancing vocal line and piano accompaniment in collaborative performance
• Interpreting pop/rock phrasing while maintaining vocal technique
• Reading and interpreting lead sheet chord symbols
• Developing rhythmic flexibility and swing feel in a pop context