Beauty and the Beast — Piano, Vocal & Guitar Sheet Music
Alan Menken’s Academy Award-winning ballad in a professional PVG edition — arranged by Paul Lorenz for the vocalist who expects the piano to truly accompany
There is a reason “Beauty and the Beast” has been the opening ballad at thousands of weddings, recitals, and concert evenings worldwide — and it has nothing to do with nostalgia. Howard Ashman wrote the lyrics with the intention of creating “the height of simplicity,” and Alan Menken’s melody achieved exactly that. The challenge for a professional pianist is not the notes: it is making a song this famous sound like it is being heard for the first time. That demands a piano part that serves the vocalist — one that breathes where the singer breathes and swells where the emotion demands it — not one that doubles the melody and competes with the voice.
The Paul Lorenz edition of “Beauty and the Beast” for piano, vocal, and guitar is a professional-grade PVG score with a fully independent orchestral-style piano accompaniment. The right hand does not double the melody. Every dynamic gradient, every breath mark, every guitar voicing reflects the harmonic architecture of Menken’s original — not a simplified version of it. The result is an arrangement that honors both the song’s simplicity and its emotional depth, at 600 DPI resolution for flawless performance on tablet or in print.
Choose your “Beauty and the Beast” edition
Piano, Vocal & Guitar (PVG)
€5.90The complete professional PVG edition. Independent orchestral-style piano accompaniment — the melody stays with the voice, where it belongs. Idiomatic guitar chord symbols, complete lyric text, and every phrase and dynamic marking needed to deliver the emotional arc of this Academy Award-winning song.
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Quality in detail
- Independent Piano Accompaniment: The piano supports — it does not double the melody. Designed for professional vocalist–pianist collaboration from the first bar.
- Academy Award-Winning Song: Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s Oscar-winning ballad (1992), engraved to recital and examination standard.
- 600 DPI Resolution: Flawless on iPad Pro, tablet, or printed score — essential for performance-day reliability under any lighting condition.
- Idiomatic Guitar Voicings: Chord symbols that preserve the harmonic character of Menken’s original — not generic diagrams generated by software.
- Complete Phrase & Dynamic Markings: Every crescendo, ritardando, and breath mark — the emotional architecture of the song, made visible on the page.
- Bespoke Transposition Available: Need the song in a specific key for your vocalist’s range? Paul Lorenz offers manual transposition on request — voicing integrity preserved.
Beauty and the Beast sheet music at a glance
| Song | Beauty and the Beast — Alan Menken (music) and Howard Ashman (lyrics), the Academy Award-winning ballad of 1992 |
| Arrangement | Piano, Vocal & Guitar (PVG) with a fully independent orchestral-style piano accompaniment |
| Arranger | Paul Lorenz — arrangements recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road |
| Scoring | Complete PVG score — piano accompaniment, vocal line, full lyric text, and idiomatic guitar chord symbols |
| Difficulty | Grade 3–4 — intermediate to advanced; conservatory students, professional wedding musicians, experienced singer-pianists |
| Format | High-resolution 600 DPI PDF — instant download, print- and tablet-ready |
| Licensing | Licensed arrangement; standard PRO reporting applies for public performance (ASCAP/BMI/PRS/GEMA) |
| Price | €5.90 |
Is this edition right for you?
Program this when you need the most-requested wedding and recital ballad to sound freshly heard, not merely familiar. This edition is written for:
- Professional wedding and event musicians who play it week after week and need it to land every time
- Singer-pianist duos who want the piano to breathe with the voice rather than double it
- Conservatory students and examination candidates working at Grade 3–4 level
Need a transposition or a different voicing? Paul Lorenz adapts it on request — just ask before you buy.
What you receive
- The full Piano, Vocal & Guitar score, with an independent orchestral-style piano part
- The vocal line, complete lyric text, and idiomatic guitar chord symbols, engraved to recital and examination standard
- High-resolution 600 DPI PDFs, delivered instantly and yours to keep — no rental
Programming Beauty and the Beast
Few ballads open — or close — a programme as gracefully as this one. Placed early, its unhurried simplicity sets an intimate tone; held for the encore, it sends an audience home on the emotion Menken built into the melody. Pace it patiently, let the dynamic gradients do the storytelling, and resist the urge to hurry the ritardandos. It pairs naturally with other film and stage ballads of the same era and register. Explore the related arrangements below to build the rest of the programme.
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Beauty and the Beast sheet music — frequently asked questions
What is included in the download?
You receive a complete Piano, Vocal & Guitar score in 600 DPI high-resolution PDF format. The score features an independent orchestral-style piano accompaniment (the melody is not doubled in the right hand), idiomatic guitar chord symbols, the complete lyric text, and full phrase marks, breath marks, and dynamic gradients throughout. Instant download — available immediately after purchase.
What is the difficulty level?
Grade 3–4 — Intermediate to Advanced. This edition is designed for conservatory-level students, professional wedding musicians, and experienced singer-pianists. The piano accompaniment is fully independent of the vocal line and requires genuine intermediate-to-advanced piano technique. It is not a simplified pop arrangement.
Do I need a performance license?
This arrangement license covers rehearsal and private study. For public performances of “Beauty and the Beast” — a copyrighted work by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman — standard ASCAP, BMI, or PRS venue licensing applies, as it does for any copyrighted musical work. Most licensed performance venues — including hotels, concert halls, and ceremony venues — already hold the required blanket licenses. The performance license documentation in your download confirms the arrangement’s authorized use.
Can the arrangement be transposed to a different key?
Yes. Paul Lorenz Music offers a bespoke manual transposition service for vocalists who need the song in a specific key. Unlike automated computer transpositions, a manual transposition by Paul Lorenz preserves the voicing integrity and idiomatic quality of the arrangement. Contact us directly with your required key before purchasing.
What is your refund policy?
Due to the digital nature of our products, refunds cannot be offered once the download has been accessed. We encourage you to review the score preview carefully and contact us with any questions — about the key, difficulty level, or specific notation — before purchasing. Our team responds promptly.