Where Do Broken Hearts Go: E-Z Play Today

This ballad showcases the kind of accessible yet vocally demanding writing that makes pop repertoire genuinely useful in the classroom. Piano students get to accompany a melody shaped by one of the most expressive voices in modern music, which means they must listen closely and shape their playing to support rather than overpower the singer.

A tender, introspective song built on gentle harmonic progressions that invite emotional restraint. The arrangement breathes space around the melody, creating moments where the piano's role is to provide warmth rather than complexity.

Piano students transitioning from classical to popular repertoire will find this ballad both accessible and rewarding. Teachers looking to engage reluctant pianists with contemporary songs they actually know will appreciate the straightforward arrangement in this E-Z Play edition.

• Shape the accompaniment dynamically to match the vulnerability of the vocal line; resist the urge to fill every measure with busy figures.
• Pay attention to rubato in the vocal phrasing and adjust your tempo slightly to accommodate the singer's breath and emotional timing.
• Keep chord voicings clean and transparent so the melody remains the focus, especially in the softer passages.

Pair this with other '80s pop ballads to create a thematic concert segment that resonates with audiences spanning multiple generations. It also works well as a solo feature for a pianist with vocalist accompaniment in a casual school performance or assembly setting.

• Playing sustained chord voicings with consistent tone quality
• Following a vocalist's phrasing and tempo flexibility
• Accompanying a melody while maintaining harmonic awareness
• Dynamic control across the full range of the instrument