Who's That Girl (featuring Eve): Lead Sheet / Fake Book

A contemporary pop collaboration that gives students access to current, radio-friendly material without sacrificing musicality. The lead sheet format invites creative interpretation of melody and harmony while keeping the arrangement open enough for classroom flexibility.

Energetic and modern, with the swagger of a pop collaboration. The melody sits confidently in the middle range, inviting a vocalist to bring personality and attitude to the line.

Keyboardists and vocalists in pop ensembles, jazz combos, or contemporary music classes who want to work with recognizable material. Students comfortable reading lead sheets and comfortable improvising around chord changes will get the most from this.

• Nail the rhythmic pocket in the verses by locking into the syncopation; this isn't straight-ahead pop, so let the groove breathe rather than rushing.
• Balance the vocal and instrumental elements so the lead melody stays front-and-center even when the accompaniment gets busy.
• Use the five-page length strategically to identify where the energy peaks and where you can dial back intensity for contrast.
• Consider how dynamics shift between the verse and any featured sections; map these out before ensemble rehearsal.

Pair this with other contemporary pop or R&B charts to build a concert set that speaks to what your students actually listen to. It works especially well in spring concerts or end-of-year showcases where lighter, groovy material balances heavier classical or jazz repertoire.

• Reading and interpreting lead sheet notation
• Comping over contemporary pop changes
• Balancing melody and accompaniment in ensemble settings
• Phrasing and rhythmic freedom within a groove-based framework