Modern, commercial, international pop music of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. With hundreds of hits from world famous pop artists including Abba, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Shakira and Taylor Swift, have a look through our sheet music and scores, take a look at our Pop Sheet Music Downloads, and explore the wide world of pop music with Stretta Music today!
“Pop music… it’s a universal language. You don’t have to understand music to understand the power of a pop song.”
Paul Epworth, Record Producer, Musician, Songwriter.
Any music throughout history which was designed for dance or entertainment can be named pop music. From folk songs and dances, through to classical ensembles and operetta, pop music as we know it today evolved gradually, thrilling audiences, guests, bourgeoise, proletariat, young and old alike.
Many believe the birth of what we deem pop music today happened at the end of the nineteenth century, where Ragtime and Blues evolved into Swing and Jazz. From there, in the 1940s, Jazz moved into Bebop, which moved into Modern Jazz, whereas out of Blues came early R & B, and it was through R & B that Rock ’n’ Roll developed.
One of the big challenges in the pop music world in the first half of the twentieth century was amplification. In the 1930-40s, many people were playing around with microphones, pick-ups and amps, but with the Shure Model 55 Fatboy microphone in 1939, the Fender Esquire Electric Guitar in 1949, the Fender Precision Bass Guitar in 1951, amplification became a problem of the past, and with good quality equipment being much more readily available, the 1950s saw a hug boom in pop music, with artists like Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby and Elvis Presley helping pop music to grow, and reach more and more people around the world.
Today, we enjoy a wide range of pop music, from Justin Bieber to Coldplay, from Selena Gomez to Adele, no matter your preference, there’s something here for everyone.
Pop Choral Series
for: ShowTrax CD
CD
Item no.: 816098
Choral
for: Choir
CD
Item no.: 812722
Shawnee Press
for: Choir
CD
Item no.: 823645
Shawnee Press
for: Mixed choir (SAB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 1126749
Flute Solo
Band 8
for: Flute
Single part
Item no.: 374423
Single edition
Item no.: 405569
Originale Unterhaltungsmusik
for: Salon orchestra
Score
Item no.: 579509
for: Brass band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1185839
for: Concert Band / Harmonie
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1178734
for: Accordion orchestra
Single part Accordion 3
Item no.: 209992
for: Accordion orchestra
Single part Accordion 2
Item no.: 248150
Die Schreibmaschine
for: Accordion orchestra
Single part Electronium
Item no.: 276033
19 Pop-Kompositionen
for: Brass ensemble
Part 2 in B-flat (clarinet / trumpet / flugelhorn/ cornet)
Item no.: 1346357
19 Pop-Kompositionen
for: Brass ensemble
Part 4 in C (trombone / bassoon / tuba)
Item no.: 1346324
Pop-Kantate
for: Chor (und Solo Bariton) und Klavier, Schlagzeug und Kontrabass ad libitum
Single part Percussion
Item no.: 171550
Systems for the Development of Your Own Creativity
Modern Drummer
for: Drum kit
Music lesson book, online audio
Item no.: 459977
Bunt gemischt Sonderheft: "Instrumentale Welterfolge"
for: 1–2 accordions
Music score
Item no.: 214115
Popstücke für die Orgel
for: Organ
Music score
Item no.: 674809
Einführung in die Welt des Fingerstyle
for: Classical guitar
Music score, online audio
Item no.: 431643
Nine Selections from the Motion Picture Soundtrack
for female singers and Piano (Guitar)
for: Voice (high), piano
Songbook PVG (Piano/Vocal/Guitar), online audio
Item no.: 677706
Einzelausgabe
for: Voice, piano [guitar/keyboard]
Single edition
Item no.: 405975
für Harfe (mit Text)
for: Harp
Single edition
Item no.: 630675
Easy Piano
for: Piano; voice ad lib.
Music score
Item no.: 1544221
for: Percussion
Music score, online playback
Item no.: 671446
for: Voice, piano [guitar/keyboard]
Songbook PVG (Piano/Vocal/Guitar)
Item no.: 495614
Perfect for concert or graduation, this new release from Josh Groban shares a message of hope and encouragement for all.
Hal Leonard Contemporary Festival Choral Series
for: Mixed choir (SABar), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 337290
22 Unique Arrangements for Men's Choir
for: Male choir, piano
Choir book
Item no.: 670205
3am Edition
for: Voice, piano [guitar]
Songbook PVG (Piano/Vocal/Guitar)
Item no.: 1550916
6 italienische Evergreens für gemischten Chor
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Piano score
Item no.: 364828
Novello Choral Pops
SATB/Piano
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Score
Item no.: 635416
Sound Classics
for: Concert band; voice ad lib.
Score, Parts
Item no.: 165803
A world history of styles and techniques
englische Ausgabe
for: Bass guitar
Music lesson book, 2 playback CDs
Item no.: 610410
Novello Youth Chorals
for: Women's choir (SSA), piano
Einzelstimme
Item no.: 141243
Five fun favourites for young chorus and piano
for: Choir (2 voices), piano
Piano score, online audio (playback)
Item no.: 679857
14 Hit Songs arranged for three or more Guitarists
Essential Elements Guitar Ensembles
for: 3 guitars
Ensemble score
Item no.: 635166
21 classic songs
for: Piano
Songbook (piano, chords, text)
Item no.: 477879
Die 50 schönsten Love Songs aller Zeiten
Leichte Arrangements für Klavier
for: Piano; voice ad lib.
Songbook (piano, chords, text)
Item no.: 470823
Kultliederbuch
Spiralbindung
for: Voice, guitar [accordion/keyboard]
Songbook (melody, lyrics, chords)
Item no.: 1215633
Schützenfest feiern – jedes Jahr drei Tage lang
for: Big band
Conductors part (C), Parts
Item no.: 1566900
HCCS - Helbling Choral Concert Series
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 658588
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Score
Item no.: 323289
Für Chor gemacht!
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 1356025
for: Classical guitar
Music score
Item no.: 553789
18 Vortragsstücke für Anfänger
for: Violin or Cello, Piano ad lib.
Book
Item no.: 169311
150 hit tunes from classical greats to today's chart-toppers
for really easy piano (with lyrics and chords)
for: Piano
Songbook (piano, chords, text)
Item no.: 666138
Top Ten
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 664573
Nine Songs from the Blockbuster Hit Movie Musical
Hal Leonard Instrumental Play-Along
for: Flute
Music score, online playback
Item no.: 678633
12 Pop-Hits für 1-2 Altblockflöten
Band 6
for: 1–2 treble recorders
Ensemble score, Playback-CD
Item no.: 604740