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5 Responses to 'Phantom of the Opera'

1. E. Knowles - March 22nd, 2010 at 06:02

   By all means, buy this book if these are the songs you want.

   However, there is an alternative sheet music collection you should consider if you would like to have songs from some of his other shows. That book is called THE ESSENTIAL ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER COLLECTION (ISBN 0634001604). You can check it out right here at Amazon.com.

   That book is a little more expensive but it contains MOST of these “Phantom” songs (except “Masquerade,” “Angel of Music” and “Prima Donna”) in addition to the key selections from:

   “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
   “Jesus Christ Superstar”
   “Evita”
   “Starlight Express”
   “Cats”
   “Aspects of Love”
   “Sunset Boulevard”

   The book you are looking at now is a great collection of songs from “Phantom.” If you want/need to have “Masquerade,” “Angel of Music” and/or “Prima Donna” then you’ll have to get this book. If you don’t want songs from those other shows then this “Phantom” book is right for you.

   If you’re anything like me, you’ll go for the bigger book and get more bang for your buck.

   Either way, you’re sure to get hours of enjoyment singing along with the cast recording(s) or with piano accompaniment. Having the sheet music is very helpful in terms of learning the song. Also, my ability to sight read is improving.

   Happy singing!
   Rating: 4 / 5

2. Brixton Hokkiado - March 22nd, 2010 at 08:55

   I’ve been playing piano for 13 years. When I was younger I had the easy piano version of these songs. And they are fine when you’re just learning. I didn’t play any songs from the Phantom until recently when I heard it was coming back to town. I pulled my old book out and played it. It just wasn’t full sounding and the keys the songs were in weren’t close to the CD. I bought this book and it was a bit difficult to adjust to all the different keys at first, but you definetly get used to it; especially if you practice at them. This book has more acurate presentations of the songs. They sound much fuller and beautiful.
   Rating: 5 / 5

3. CBug - March 22nd, 2010 at 09:13

   This sheet music is great, doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner either! Easy to read and play. There are small mistakes: not all of the Phantom theme song is written down. Also in Point of No Return they say to play an A instead of an Am. Otherwise, great. Angel of Music is probably the best song for beginners. Masquerade is an incredibly big pain in the neck, rhythm-wise.
   Get the book if you are a newbie or a pro. Doesn’t matter!
   Rating: 5 / 5

4. Anonymous - March 22nd, 2010 at 10:21

   I really Liked this book because you get to play the main songs from The Phantom. It really Isn’t that easy, but the harder it is the better it sounds! I reccomend this book to all who love the Phantom songs and would like to play them for themselves
   Rating: 5 / 5

5. iheartmusique - March 22nd, 2010 at 13:18

   I love this play, book, and movie! The music is really fun to play, but watch out for the chords! “The Point of No Return” calls for all 5 fingers spread across more than one octave, ouch! The chords in TPONR and the theme song were the hardest for me, but the rest is easy and fun! Buy this!!
   Rating: 5 / 5

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