Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.877915 By John Legend. By John Stephens and Toby Gad. Arranged by Rebecca Bogardus. R & B,Soul. Score. 14 pages. Lillwy Publishing #3686049. Published by Lillwy Publishing (A0.877915). Have you ever had a beginning student ask if they could learn to play All of Me at their very first lesson? Are you that beginning student with a teacher that is skeptical? This Pop Pattern Piece is exactly what you need! For teens who want to play their favorite artists' works immediately, these provide a bridge between aural/rote playing and music literacy, all while incorporating some essential music theory. Pop Pattern Pieces break down popular songs into small, manageable patterns which even new pianists can learn well. These are not watered-down arrangements of the melody, these are the actual accompaniments used in the original song, although sometimes small changes are made to make it easier for beginners to play, all without sacrificing the original sound. While learning the patterns, continue to work on the fundamentals that you know will help them become well-rounded musicians. Once students have mastered all of the patterns, they can move on to playing the entire piece. The melody line and lyrics to the song are included in the full arrangement, just as in a regular songbook edition. Result: one more pianist, closer to music literacy and playing music they love!
