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SKU: A0.1900575
By Carly Simon. By Carly Simon. Arranged by The Ninja. This edition: pdf. Contemporary, Folk, Jazz, Pop, Rock. Score. 4 pages. The Ninja #1458779. Published by The Ninja (A0.1900575).This sheet music edition presents a simplified arrangement combined with a full drum transcription of “Give Me All Night,” performed by Carly Simon and featured on the album Coming Around Again (1987). The arrangement is written in a clear, accessible notation style, focusing on preserving the essential harmonic identity and rhythmic character of this pop/rock track while maintaining a clean and practical reading layout.
The piano part is arranged in a simplified harmonic structure, emphasizing the main chord progression and tonal movement that support the song. The harmonic writing is presented in a direct format that highlights the essential musical foundation without unnecessary complexity. Chord symbols are included throughout to support flexible harmonic interpretation and straightforward accompaniment options.
The vocal melody is carefully notated, following the original melodic contour, phrasing, and rhythmic placement as heard in the recording. The melodic line is written to reflect the natural flow of the vocal performance, maintaining accuracy in pitch direction and rhythmic expression while keeping the notation clear and readable.
Guitar chord symbols are included to reinforce the harmonic framework and provide additional accompaniment possibilities. The chord progression reflects the smooth pop/rock style of Carly Simon’s late-1980s sound, maintaining the recognizable tonal movement and musical character of the original recording.
The drum transcription provides a complete rhythmic breakdown of the original performance, including steady groove patterns, bass drum foundation, snare backbeat placement, hi-hat articulation, cymbal accents, and detailed fill sections. Each rhythmic component is carefully notated to reflect the original feel, capturing subtle variations in dynamics and groove shaping throughout the track.
The rhythmic structure follows the original recording form, with clearly defined sections including intro, verses, chorus passages, and transitions. Each section is organized to reflect changes in energy, texture, and rhythmic intensity, ensuring a coherent representation of the full arrangement.
Drum notation is written using standard percussion symbols, including bass drum, snare drum, hi-hat, toms, and cymbals, providing a complete and accurate representation of the original drum performance. The groove maintains a smooth pop ballad foundation with consistent timing and subtle rhythmic accents.
The harmonic layout remains simplified and focused on clarity, prioritizing readability and ease of interpretation while preserving the essential chord movement and tonal structure of the original composition. The rhythmic notation maintains consistency with the original pulse and groove orientation of the recording.
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