C Instrument - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1459181
By Myles Smith. By Jesse Finkelstein, Myles Smith, and Peter Fenn. Arranged by Barry McCormick. Folk,Pop,Singer/Songwriter. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 4 pages. B. McCormick #1038153. Published by B. McCormick (A0.1459181).
Introducing Stargazing Lead Sheet
Mood: Warm, fun, and happy
About the Song and Songwriter:
“Stargazing” is a breakout hit by English singer-songwriter Myles Smith. The song, released in May 2024, is known for its warm, fun, and happy mood. Myles Smith, born in Luton, England, is celebrated for his unique blend of folk, Americana, and pop influences.
Arrangement Details:
This product includes a lead sheet and a guitar chord sheet, each spanning two pages, for a total of four pages. The lead sheet provides the melody with lyrics below and chord symbols above. The guitar chord sheet includes lyrics with chords, chord diagrams for reference at the top of the first page, and alternative shapes for some chords for different options to play.
Difficulty Level:
The guitar part is suitable for beginner to easy intermediate level players, with the main challenge being maintaining the strumming pattern consistently. The vocal part is suitable for intermediate to upper intermediate level singers, with a wide vocal range of B4 - G#5.
Unique Selling Points:
This arrangement stands out for several reasons:
- The strumming pattern is provided at the start of the verse.
- Small noteheads are used to differentiate between the backing vocal parts and main vocal parts, and also in the verses for parts of the melody that differ between verses.
- The guitar chord sheet shows the strum pattern in a pictorial way using arrows rather than notation, catering to a variety of music reading levels.
Target Audience: This arrangement is ideal for educators and individuals learning music.
Potential Uses: This arrangement of “Stargazing” could be used in a variety of settings, such as:
- Music education: It’s a great piece for teaching students about chord progressions, strumming patterns, and vocal techniques.
- Performances: It’s suitable for school concerts, open mic nights, or casual performances among friends and family.
- Self-study: It’s a wonderful piece for individuals looking to expand their repertoire and improve their guitar and vocal skills.
Playing from lead sheets is an essential skill for musicians. It gives students a deeper understanding of music, improves memory and reduces performance anxiety, and is a simple way to add creativity and fun. This arrangement of “Stargazing” offers all these benefits and more.
