Overjoyed by Stevie Wonder for Piano

By Thomas Gunther

February 17, 2025

Solo Piano Arrangements

Solo Piano Sample Page of "Overjoyed" by Stevie Wonder

You can buy the beautifully written sheet music for my Overjoyed solo piano arrangement here.

WATCH ME PERFORM IT EXACTLY AS NOTATED IN THE VIDEO BELOW

About the arrangement

I have played Stevie's song "Overjoyed" for many years. I finally decided to write it down after one of my students wanted to play it just like I do. When I play it live, I never perform it note for note as I notated it (I am a jazz musician, and we like to change things up!), but the style and feel remain consistent. However, you can see me perform it exactly as notated in my video.

For Whom It Is Intended

I believe that my arrangement will be appreciated by classical musicians as well as those who enjoy more contemporary styles, such as latin and jazz.

Intermediate to intermediate-advanced players will find it relatively easy to learn, although it does have its challenges. First and foremost, keeping time is crucial in this genre of music. From a technical perspective, it may also present some challenges, and using the sustain pedal is advisable.

For convenience, I provided fingering suggestions. However, each performer has their own fingering habits, meaning my recommendation may not suit everyone.

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About the author

Thomas Gunther, also known as Thommy Günther in Germany, is a highly versatile jazz pianist, keyboardist, music producer, and educator with international recognition. He was born and raised in Germany, where he earned a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Performing Jazz and Popular Music from the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart.

After relocating to Chicago, Thomas quickly became the principal pianist for the Chicago Jazz Ensemble, which is directed by the esteemed music arranger and composer William Russo. In this role, he had the opportunity to collaborate with renowned artists such as Randy Brecker, Body DiFranco, Archie Shepp, Jon Faddis, Cassandra Wilson, and Orbert Davis.

Currently, Thomas is an integral part of the Chicago music scene, performing with various groups both as a sideman and as a leader. He heads the Thomas Gunther Trio Plus and has toured Germany with the Thomas Gunther’s Taste Of Chicago Band. In addition to his performance career, he has produced, arranged, and recorded a substantial body of work, serving both in leadership roles and as a collaborator.

Thomas also provides music arranging and orchestration services for ensembles of all sizes, including contributions to the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic. As an educator, he shares his expertise as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia College Chicago. For more information about Thomas, visit https://www.ThomasGunther.com.