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First 50 R&B Songs You Should Play on Piano
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Easy Piano Piano/Keyboard
SKU: HL.196028
By Various. Easy Piano Songbook. Funk, R&B, Soul. Softcover. 200 pages. Hal Leonard #196028. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.196028).ISBN 9781495074523. UPC: 888680643669. 9.0x12.0x0.489 inches.
First 50 R&B Songs You Should Play on Piano Easy Piano Songbook * Explore the rich sound of R&B, soul, funk, and Motown with this easy piano sheet music collection. Featuring 50 legendary R&B songs, this book provides simplified arrangements that allow beginners and intermediate players to sound great while building their skills. Whether you are learning for fun, teaching students, or performing, this collection is a perfect choice. * * Play Classic and Contemporary R&B Hits * From smooth soul ballads to upbeat funk grooves, this songbook delivers a mix of classic and modern R&B favorites. Each arrangement captures the essence of the original song while being accessible to developing pianists. Enjoy learning expressive melodies, rhythmic patterns, and iconic chord progressions that define the R&B genre. * * A Must-Have for Piano Learners and R&B Fans * Perfect for self-taught pianists, music teachers, and students, this collection allows you to expand your repertoire with must-know songs. The arrangements work well for solo practice, performances, and learning essential piano techniques while playing songs you love. * * Songs Included * Ain't No Sunshine * At Last * Brick House * Dance to the Music * Easy * Everyday People * Green Onions * Heatwave * How Sweet It Is * I Can't Help Myself * I Got You * I Heard It Through the Grapevine * I Just Called to Say I Love You * I'll Be There * I've Got to Use My Imagination * If You Don't Know Me by Now * If You Think You're Lonely Now * In the Midnight Hour * Just My Imagination * Just Once * Lean on Me * Let's Get It On * Let's Stay Together * Love Train * Midnight Train to Georgia * My Girl * A Natural Woman * Never Can Say Goodbye * People Get Ready * Proud Mary * A Rainy Night in Georgia * Respect * Respect Yourself * Right Place, Wrong Time * Rock with You * Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours * Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay * Soul Man * Stand by Me * Super Freak * and more.
About First 50
You've been taking lessons, you've got a few chords under your belt, and you're ready to buy a songbook. Now what? Hal Leonard has the answers in its First 50 series. The First 50 series steers new players in the right direction. These books contain easy to intermediate arrangements for must-know songs. Each arrangement is simple and streamlined, yet still captures the essence of the tune.
- Ain't No Sunshine
- At Last
- Brick House
- Dance to the Music
- Easy
- Everyday People
- Green Onions
- Heatwave (Love Is Like A Heatwave)
- How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
- I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
- I Got You (I Feel Good)
- I Heard It Through the Grapevine
- I Just Called To Say I Love You
- I'll Be There
- I've Got To Use My Imagination
- If You Don't Know Me By Now
- If You Think You're Lonely Now
- In The Midnight Hour
- Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
- Just Once
- Lean On Me
- Let's Get It On
- Let's Stay Together
- Love Train
- Midnight Train To Georgia
- My Girl
- (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
- Never Can Say Goodbye
- People Get Ready
- Proud Mary
- A Rainy Night In Georgia
- Respect
- Respect Yourself
- Right Place, Wrong Time
- Rock With You
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
- (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
- Soul Man
- Stand By Me
- Super Freak
- Tell It Like It Is
- These Arms Of Mine
- Three Times A Lady
- Walk On By
- What'd I Say
- What's Going On
- What's Love Got To Do With It
- When A Man Loves A Woman
- You Can't Hurry Love
- You Send Me
Ratings + Reviews
Based on 4 Reviews
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Anonymous
December 17, 2025
Excellent Resource for Developing Pianists
This 'First 50 R&B Songs' collection is fantastic for my students! The easy to intermediate difficulty level makes these simplified arrangements very accessible, perfect for building skills. Engraving quality is clear and professional, aiding sight-reading. It's a great way to engage students with rhythm and popular music while learning essential piano techniques. Highly recommended for any teacher.
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Marcus J.
December 16, 2025
Solid R&B Repertoire Builder
Good collection for quick R&B requests. The arrangements are straightforward and playable for an easy piano book, capturing the essence of the tunes without being overly complex. Chord symbols are present, which is a big plus for improvisation. Some page turns can be a bit awkward in a live setting, but overall it's a practical and useful addition to the gig bag for quick access.
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Anonymous
December 16, 2025
Functional Accompaniment for R&B Vocalists
This collection offers solid, simplified R&B arrangements. The piano texture primarily supports the melody, providing a clear harmonic and rhythmic foundation without being overly busy, which is ideal for accompanying singers. While not designed for intricate voice-leading studies, the accessible charts help vocalists explore the genre. A good choice for repertoire building and basic coaching.
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Sarah M.
December 15, 2025
So Fun to Play My Favorite R&B Hits!
As an adult learner, this songbook is exactly what I needed! The 'Easy Piano' arrangements truly let me sound great playing iconic R&B songs from various artists like Ain't No Sunshine and My Girl. It's incredibly enjoyable and achievable for a weekend player like me. I can relax and feel like I'm really playing the tunes I love. Highly recommended for fun practice!
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