Take the Lead: Smash Hits

Take the lead is an integrated series for alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano, tenor saxophone, trumpet and violin. In each edition all of the songs are in the same key at concert pitch, allowing the different instruments to play together. Chord symbols are included at concert pitch for use by piano or guitar.

'Take the Lead Smash Hits' contains arrangements of chart hits encompassing a broad range of songs in a variety of styles, including hits by Westlife, Nelly Furtado, Christina Aguilera and Hear Say. This is an excellent opportunity for young players to play their favourite chart hits, providing excellent concert repertoire as well as encouraging technical progression. With a choice of backing CD accompaniment or playing along with guitar or piano 'Take the Lead' offers both teacher and student ultimate flexibility.

Contents: I'm Like A Bird; It's Raining Men; Lady Marmalade; Out Of Reach; There You'll Be; Uptown Girl; The Way To Your Love; Whole Again