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Somewhere (from West Side Story)
by Leonard Bernstein Real Book – Melody & Chords - Digital Sheet Music

Name: Somewhere (from West Side Story) by Leonard Bernstein Real Book – Melody & Chords - Digital Sheet Music
Brand: Hal Leonard
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Product Details

Title Somewhere (from West Side Story)
Artist Leonard Bernstein
Score Type
PDF, Included with PASS
Writer Leonard Bernstein Stephen Sondheim
Format Digital Sheet Music
Pages 1
Arrangement Real Book – Melody & Chords
Publisher Hal Leonard
Product ID 457358
Genre Pop Broadway Standards
Instruments C Instruments

Product Description

Capture the timeless hope and yearning of 'Somewhere' from Leonard Bernstein's iconic West Side Story. This Real Book Melody & Chords arrangement, featuring the beautiful lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, is designed for intermediate players. While its overall structure is straightforward, the chord progressions and some rhythmic figures require a level of musicianship beyond a beginner, making it a rewarding piece to master. Set in the evocative keys of Bb Major / G Minor and a steady 4/4 time signature, this digital sheet music brings the classic Broadway ballad to your fingertips.

As a Real Book style arrangement, full chord names are clearly included above the staff, offering immense versatility for improvisers and accompanists on C instruments. The lyrical and flowing melody, characterized by stepwise motion and a moderate range, allows the inherent beauty of this Broadway standard to shine through. With an implied accompaniment style of simple block chords and occasional arpeggiated figures, this piece is perfect for casual jam sessions, developing your jazz or Broadway repertoire, or simply enjoying one of music theatre's most enduring melodies. It's an essential addition to any Real Book collection.