by Alicia Keys
First published 2003
This songbook presents simplified piano arrangements for all fifteen tracks from Alicia Keys' breakthrough debut album. The collection includes her major hit "Fallin'" alongside fourteen other compositions that showcase her neo-soul artistry. Piano students and enthusiasts can work through accessible versions of "Butterflyz," "Caged Bird," "Girlfriend," "Goodbye," "Jane Doe," "The Life," "Lovin U," "Mr. Man," "Never Felt This Way," "Piano & I," "Rock Wit U," "Troubles," "Why Do I Feel So Sad," and "A Woman's Worth." Each arrangement maintains the essential musical elements while reducing technical complexity for intermediate players. The songbook captures Keys' distinctive blend of classical piano training with contemporary R&B sensibilities, allowing musicians to explore her compositional style through hands-on practice.
Genres: african-american, non-fiction, music, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical
Tropes: biography, music-composition
Period: 21st Century
104 pages · Paperback · Hal Leonard