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I have yet to understand why the people who arrange these books feel the need to put the melody in the piano accompaniment, so you have to decide if that bothers you. Usually it isn't difficult to eliminate the melody from what you're playing, but with this particular book I find it quite distracting in a few places.

Otherwise, I have no complaints.

I was very disappointed at the lack of annotated harmonies in the book. Some of the songs (Therapy and Johnny Can't Decide) had the harmonies written in. But the most important group songs of the ENTIRE show (30/90, Louder Than Words, and Real Life) were written in solo form. I understand the need for the solo format, but I think the person who wants those could figure the solo version out for themselves.

If anybody knows where I can get these vocals in the 3-part format, feel free to email me. nodaybutoday_76@yahoo.com

That aside, it's great to have this music printed out and able to own.

The book includes all the songs from the show but it doesn't have the other parts or harmony's written in. The piano part doesn't aid in that either (but that's a good thing...more like the original orchestrations). Overall a good resource and starting point.

Larson has a knack of writing easy-to-play piano riffs that are a delight to listen to. When I started learning piano, I revelled in playing the songs in this book as some are so simple, yet so beautiful. After very little practice, you will be singing along to these great songs.

If you are a fan of Rent, check this out. The recording is great and the music well arranged. From show ballads to rock songs, you won't be disappointed.

lyrics are so good, such a story.... and music is different from rent showing true talent

This is an amazing show. I don't always know what's going on in it, but it's further proof of Jonathan Larson's genius. There are some obvious precursors to Rent, as well, so if you're a fan it's a nice addition.