News & Views Sunday, November 02, 2025

Chart Hits of 2022-2023 for Piano/Vocal/Guitar
This collection features 14 of today’s hottest hits arranged for piano and voice with guitar chord frames. Songs include: Anti-Hero (Taylor Swift) • Celestial (Ed Sheeran) • Flowers (Miley Cyrus) • Forget Me (Lewis Capaldi) • Golden Hour (JVKE) • I Ain’t Worried (OneRepublic) • Lift Me Up (Rihanna) • Love Power (Idina Menzel) • Quietly Yours (Birdy) • Something in the Orange (Zach Bryan) • Sunroof (Nicky Youre & dazy) • TV (Billy Eilish) • Unholy (Sam Smith feat. Kim Petras) • Victoria’s Secret (Jax).

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Hal Leonard Classical Guitar Method Book 2 by Paul Henry
The Hal Leonard Classical Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play classical guitar. This comprehensive and easy-to-use guide by renowned classical guitarist and teacher Paul Henry uses the music of the master composers to further develop your understanding of the classical style and technique. Book 2 includes: tone-coloring techniques; dynamics; dampening; sixth string tuned to D; notes above open position; left-hand shifting; grace notes, slides, and articulations; natural and artificial harmonics; natural and artificial harmonics; full and partial barres; trills and mordents; two-octave scales; vibrato; counterpoint; left- and right-hand technique review; slur exercises; and more!

This book also includes access to more than 50 audio tracks for demonstration and play-along. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

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recommended by Barb M., Keyboard and Folk Music Specialist

Mastering the Classical Guitar by Wissam Abboud
The series is written in three broad sections: Progressive Studies and Pieces, Technical Exercises and Rhythmic Reading. For instance, tips on how to integrate the three sections are provided throughout the book. This series provides a solid technical foundation for classical guitar students, exposing the full range of the instrument’s potential and repertoire.

While every aspect of classical guitar technique is clearly described and illustrated, students using this book would still benefit from the advice and constructive feedback of a competent teacher. Consequently, teachers will find opportunities to assert their individual teaching perspectives within this method, making it a perfect road map for the instructor and student’s musical journey.

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About the Author:
Barb M. has worked in the Keyboard Department at Stanton’s since 1981. An active folk musician in the Columbus area, Barb also works with ensembles at her church and plays in the Columbus State Concert Band. In her spare time, Barb loves working with animals and computer games.

Chart Hits of 2019-2020 for Easy Guitar
This songbook features 13 of today’s hottest hits arranged for easy guitar with lyrics so even beginning guitarists can play them. Each song has the guitar chords, standard notation, and tab. Pick your favorites and entertain your friends, or just entertain yourself. Songs include: “Circles” (Post Malone); “Dance Monkey” (Tones and I); “Everything I Wanted (Billie Eilish); “Girl” (Maren Morris); “Into the Unknown” (Panic! At the Disco); “Juice” (Lizzo); “Lose You to Love Me” (Selena Gomez); “Lover” (Taylor Swift); “10,000 Hours” (Dan + Shay feat. Justin Bieber); and more.

For more information about this collection or others like it, call us at 1-800-42-MUSIC, email us at keyboard@stantons.com, or visit our website at stantons.com. Shop Stanton’s for all your sheet music needs!

recommended by Barb M., Keyboard and Folk Music Specialist

Bluegrass Songs for Easy Guitar
This collection includes 25 bluegrass songs with chords and tab. The chords are easy, so you can quickly learn your favorites. The songs are in standard notation and tablature, so you can learn the songs you’ve never encountered before. This is a fun collection for playing by yourself, or with friends! Songs include: “Alabama Jubilee,” “Arkansas Traveler,” “Bill Cheatham,” “Blackberry Blossom,” “The Fox,” “Great Speckled Bird,” “I Am a Pilgrim,” “New River Train,” “Red Rocking Chair,” “Red Wing,” “Sally Goodin,” “Soldier’s Joy,” “Turkey in the Straw,” and more!

For more information about this collection or other bluegrass collections, call us at 1-800-42-MUSIC, email us at  keyboard@stantons.com, or visit our website at stantons.com.  Shop Stanton’s for all your sheet music needs!

About the Author:
Barb M. has worked in the Keyboard Department at Stanton’s since 1981. An active folk musician in the Columbus area, Barb also works with ensembles at her church and plays in the Columbus State Concert Band. In her spare time, Barb loves working with animals and computer games.

Gospel Songs of Hank Williams for Piano/Vocal/Guitar
Hank Williams wrote “I Saw the Light,” a perennial gospel favorite. Did you know that he wrote 19 more gospel songs? “When God Comes and Gathers His Jewels,” “Jesus is Calling,” and “Wealth Won’t Save Your Soul” are just three examples from among those 19. If you enjoy playing or singing gospel songs, this collection, written for piano and/or guitar, is worth exploring!

For more information about this collection or other gospel songbooks, call us at 1-800-42-MUSIC, email us at keyboard@stantons.com, or visit our website at stantons.com. Shop Stanton’s for all your sheet music needs!

Top Hits of 2019 for Easy Guitar
This collection contains 13 hot singles from 2019 for easy guitar. The chord grids are given at the beginning of each song, and chord names are printed above the staff. Tablature is given for the melody lines. It isn’t hard to get these pop songs ready to play for yourself or for friends!

Songs include: “Bad Guy” (Billie Eilish); “Beer Never Broke My Heart” (Luke Combs); “Gloria” (The Lumineers); “I Don’t Care” (Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber); “If I Can’t Have You” (Shawn Mendes); “Lo/Hi” (The Black Keys); “Look What God Gave Her” (Thomas Rhett); “ME!” (Taylor Swift); “Senorita” (Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello); “Someone You Loved” (Lewis Capaldi); “Speechless” (from Aladdin) (Naomi Scott); “Sucker” (Jonas Brothers); and “Whiskey Glasses” (Morgan Wallen).

For more information about this collection or others like it, call us at 1-800-42-MUSIC, email us at keyboard@stantons.com, or visit us online at stantons.com. Shop Stanton’s for all your sheet music needs!

View all of Stanton’s Five Star Features and favorites with our new online catalogs! Featuring our favorite new titles for school and sacred ensembles in fun, programmable categories, use our online catalogs to go straight to a title’s preview material. Visit our directory to find the catalog for your ensemble.

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Four Chord Songs Volume 13 with Audio Access
This popular collection for guitar is from the Deluxe Guitar Play-Along series. Audio Access is included, so all 15 songs can be played with backing tracks. Tablature, notes, and chords are included along with the music. The interactive online audio interface includes tempo/pitch control, looping, and buttons to turn backing instruments on and off. Hours of enjoyment can be had as each song gets worked out! Songs include: “Chasing Cars,” “Cruise,” “Demons,” “Hand in My Pocket,” “Hey, Soul Sister,” “Hey Ya!,” “If I Had $1,000,000,” “Riptide,” “Rude,” “Save Tonight,” “Steal My Girl,” “Steal My Kisses,” “3 AM,” “Toes,” and “Zombie.”

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recommended by Barb M., Keyboard & Folk Music Specialist

Worship Solos for Fingerstyle Guitar
This collection of 15 praise and worship songs is written for intermediate fingerstyle guitar. The arrangements are written both in tablature and in standard notation. Favorites include “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail),” “Ancient Words,” and “I Will Rise.” This collection would be great to play for prelude, offertory, or special music. Many times, there are piano solo collections for praise and worship, so this collection for guitar offers an attractive alternative!

For more information, call us at 1-800-42-MUSIC, email us at keyboard@stantons.com, or visit our website at stantons.com. Shop Stanton’s for all your sheet music needs!

About the Author:
Barb M. has worked in the Keyboard Department at Stanton’s since 1981. An active folk musician in the Columbus area, Barb also works with ensembles at her church and plays in the Columbus State Concert Band. In her spare time, Barb loves working with animals and computer games.

At Stanton’s, we know you have many choices when it comes to purchasing sheet music. This series, The Stanton’s Difference, highlights just a few of the many reasons why Stanton’s is the best place to buy music for your school, church, private studio or personal use!

Stanton’s is one of the largest sheet music retailers in the country, with tens of thousands of titles in stock. We understand that many of our customers can’t make it to our Columbus, Ohio location to peruse music, so we offer a 21 Day Trial service.

How It Works: Music can be secured with either a Stanton’s account or a credit card. We send you the in-stock materials you request, and you pay nothing but the shipping and handling costs. As long as the music is returned to us in NEW condition within 21 days, you are never charged. If you have specific titles you’d like to see, we will happily send those to you, or you can ask one of our knowledgeable staff members to select pieces for you based on concert theme, performance venue, type of group, etc.

What You Can Take On Trial (by department):
Choral, Handbell, Classroom General Music & Solo Vocal: You may take up to 20 single copies of octavos and/or up to 5 musicals, collections, or director’s scores.

Band, Orchestra and Instrumental: You may take up to six items on trial, including full arrangements, solos and chamber ensembles (only scores will be sent for titles appearing on the OMEA High School Large Group Contest List).

Piano/Keyboard: Up to five collections and/or 10 teaching pieces, one copy each. Popular sheet music is not available for 21 Day Trial. 75% (by dollar amount) of the piano music on trial must be purchased.

For more details about our 21 Day Trial, visit us online at stantons.com, or give us a call at 1-800-42-MUSIC!

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At Stanton’s, we know you have many choices when it comes to purchasing sheet music. This series, The Stanton’s Difference, highlights just a few of the many reasons why Stanton’s is the best place to buy music for your school, church, private studio or personal use!

We’re Big Enough to Serve ALL Your Needs
– Stanton’s Sheet Music has direct access to all major and many minor, independent, and European publishers, allowing us to carry and order hundreds of thousands of print music titles for you.

– Stanton’s e-Tools are designed to make your job easier! Use our Listening Library, Jukebox, YouTube channel, Wish List, and Digital Delivery features to compare and organize titles for your music program.

– Itemized purchase orders, bids, quotes, and large orders are no problem. We work with many schools around the country and U.S. International schools who “bulk order” over the summer.

– Besides providing music to customers all over the country, access to major publishers like Hal Leonard and Alfred combined with stantons.com gives Stanton’s Sheet Music global reach with numerous international orders and worldwide shipping destinations.

But Small Enough to Serve YOU
– Stanton’s Sheet Music is still a single location, family-owned store in downtown Columbus, Ohio. We do not have a separate warehouse or call center, and our website is just another way to shop for music with Stanton’s.

– We have three sales departments, each with a specific number of dedicated, specialized staff: Choral & Classroom Music, Band & Orchestra, and Keyboard & Pop. While anyone in a respective department can help you, if you find a specific staff member you like to work with, feel free to request them.

– We are your customer service. We answer your phone calls and e-mails. We fill your orders and process your online orders. We personally handle your “sheet music emergencies.” We solve any problems should they arise. We will get to know you by name, and by working with you over time, get to know your program.

– We are your partner in music education, performance, and ministry. We choose our Stanton’s Five Star Features to help make your job easier. We organize and conduct Stanton’s numerous clinics, workshops and reading sessions. We develop Stanton’s e-Tools with you, the music teacher, in mind.

We hope that over the course of this series we have given you some reasons to make Stanton’s your #1 choice for sheet music. If not, give us a call or place an order with us, and see why Stanton’s Sheet Music has been Sheet Music Specialists since 1960!

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Hal Leonard’s Essential Elements For Guitar Book 1 is a great method for teaching class guitar. There are photos to show how to hold the guitar, easy songs for playing the melody, easy chords for beginners, basic rhythms and strums, folk songs, and rock songs. As students advance, there are several types of guitar ensembles to play from.  Keep your students engaged with this method, which introduces different styles of playing!

For more information, call us at 1-800-42-MUSIC, email us at keyboard@stantons.com, or visit us online at stantons.com. Shop Stanton’s for all your sheet music needs!

Greta Van Fleet’s second release “From the Fires” shows off a band full of promise, and we look forward to hearing more from them! This collection, published by Hal Leonard, contains all eight songs from the album “From the Fires” in authentic guitar transcriptions with notes and tablature. The transcriptions are for ensembles of two to four guitars. “Flower Power” is a ballad that has that folk-y feel to it, and the band’s cover of Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come” is well done, and it’s sad that the song is as apropos as it was in the 1960’s. If you play guitar, this is a great collection to have and enjoy! Trivia: did you know that the band is named after a real person?

For more information about this collection or other music from specific bands, call us at 1-800-42-MUSIC, email us at keyboard@stantons.com, or visit our website at stantons.com. Shop Stanton’s for all your sheet music needs!

On June 21st over 1,000 cities in more than 120 countries will be celebrating Make Music Day from sunup to sundown. This all day festival welcomes everybody to make music anywhere! Play outside or on social media, just MAKE MUSIC!

France started Fête De La Musique in 1982 to celebrate free and live music everywhere with everyone. Translated, Fête De La Musique means both “festival of music” and “make music!” Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, was chosen for the new holiday. Make Music Day has grown in such popularity that it shuts down the streets in France so musicians may take over!

Make Music Day can be organized as a small back yard concert or as a national event. The NAMM Foundation took up the US sponsorship of Make Music Day. They have resources for those who want to host an event. You can even join their Make Music Alliance to get assistance in promotion, sponsorship, and tech support – visit makemusicday.org if you want to know more.

This is Stanton’s Sheet Music’s third year participating in Make Music Day. Each year, we leave our recital hall open to those who would like to make music. This year, we are featuring some of our very own Sheet Music Specialists as our featured musicians. Catch any of our performances on our Facebook page!

If you participate from home, consider sharing your performance on social media and giving us a shout out! Feel free to tag us and use these hashtags to reach more people!

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