Guitar,Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1459183
By Myles Smith. By Jesse Finkelstein, Myles Smith, and Peter Fenn. Arranged by Barry McCormick. Folk,Pop,Singer/Songwriter. Score. 5 pages. B. McCormick #1038156. Published by B. McCormick (A0.1459183).
Introducing the Piano Vocal and Guitar arrangment of Stargazing
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 is a Piano Vocal and Guitar Arrangement. This arrangement includes the melody with lyrics and an accompanying piano part. The melody has the chords above and also contains the strumming pattern at the start of the verse. Keeping the melody on a separate staff means this could be used with any instruments in C and the piano part as an accompaniment. The accompaniment is written to try and capture the main features of the song, helping to give a convincing performance of the song.
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. The piano part itself has a difficulty level of easy intermediate to intermediate level. It is very repetitive, with the hardest part being the syncopated inverted pedal E which comes in the intro, chorus, bridge, and outro.
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 piano part provides a condensed version of what is going on in the band2.
- The vocal melody exists only in the vocal line and the piano is designed to accompany the singer2.
- The ability to read sheet music and understand musical notation on the piano also translates well to guitar, making it easier for you to learn new pieces and write your music.
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, vocal, and piano skills.
Reading sheet music is a crucial tool for musicians, providing accuracy, consistency, learning opportunities, communication, and preservation of musical compositions4. This arrangement of “Stargazing” offers all these benefits and more.
