Songs of the 2000s - The New Decade Series: E-Z Play Today Volume 370 (The New Decade - E-Z Play Today, 370)

This collection is a nice cross section of some of the most memorable hits of the "2000" decade. As with all Hal Leonard song books, care must be taken to see if it duplicates (too many) songs you might have in other collections. I note too that some hits were also hits in earlier (or later) time periods, so duplicates sometimes appear there, as well.Some who have bought song books in the "EZ Play Today" notation style, express disappointment. So, it is important to understand exactly what the EZ Play Today style books are. These books are set up using "lead sheet" notation style, where the melody is written in a treble clef staff, with chord notations above the staff. For most "pop" songs, this is an efficient way to display the music, as bass accompaniment is easily "faked." The songs are transposed into the keys of C, F, or G (or the related minor keys of Am, Dm, or Em). All sharps/flats are notated as "accidental" since there is no "key signature" used on the staff. This reflects the "beginner" level of the music.I note that Hal Leonard also publishes some "easy (insert decade) fake books." That series of books transpose all songs into the Key of C. The plus is that the "Easy Fake Book" series have more of the character of the original compositions -- but are still arranged as "easy piano" level. Unfortnately, the "all in key of C" approach puts some songs in an awkward (musically) range. (It would have been better to follow the C, F, G transposition of the EZ Play Today books.)Generally, I like the EZPlay Today format music, as it's quick to read and the music is arranged in an "easy piano" style. While my level of musical skill is well above the skill level for these arrangements, this format is great for my "older person" vision ... with large notes. On the other hand, the arrangements are sometimes a little too simplified, losing some of the nuances in the music. The EZ Play Today format books are probably ideal for the beginning musician. I admit that there are times when I eventually get sheet music with more sophisticated arrangements of some songs, because of the limitations of this format can sometimes leave one wishing for a little more.... However, for a great many songs, the arrangements are perfectly acceptable for getting the basic melody of particular songs that, for me, aren't worth the effort to learn in a more sophisticated arrangement.As an aside, I wish song books (from all publishers) had the complete table of contents available in their online listings.

The piano music is way too easy which means that each song takes about 4-5 pages and it is impossible to play. There is only the treble clef (right hand) notes. Not a very good arrangement if you ask me. Not sure what this type of musician this book is intended for but it is way too simple for even a beginner. It might be ok for a ukulele player or even for guitar chords but certainly not for piano. Maybe I read the description wrong. I will keep the book because I feel like I didn't do enough research on the product before buying it and I can probably get my ukulele out of the closet and give the songs a try. There are some good songs (Hey There Delilah for example) so I will see what can get out of it.

First let me say I use this on a guitar. I like this book but there a lot of extra notes that confuse the melodies. Like one ‘g’ is all that is needed and it will say ‘ggac’ and if you know the song you KNOW it’s just a ‘g’. I love being able to see the big notes with the name of the note inside. Overall a fun book for beginners.

LOVE EZ PLAY Great Assortment!!!!!!

Love it

Todavía no termino de leer todas las melodías, pero en general me ha gustado la selección de canciones.Me gustaría hacer un comentario fuera de este álbum, me refiero al siguiente tomo de la colección que abarca el 2010 en adelante. Sería increíble que también lo ofrecieran, he visto que solo un par de distribuidores lo tienen y se encuentra ha sobreprecio.

The easy play collection is my favorite piano book.