Description
For centuries, churches have used music for worship, as emphasized in the Scriptures. We are thankful for this divine creation. The desire to worship God with music begins in the heart, and over the years, God has gifted many with the ability to write, compose, and perform music. Playing or singing in church remains a privilege.
Today, there is a growing demand for church pianists and organists. Christian piano teachers have the opportunity to teach and encourage the development of accompaniment for congregational, group, and individual singing.
While many piano students are trained in classical performance, they often lack understanding of “hymn playing,” a style used in churches. Hymns are typically written in parts for sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses. Playing hymns as written follows classical training, but adding extras can enhance congregational singing.
Hymn Playing Made Simple, Lesson Book 1 begins with chords that keep fingers close together, resembling organ playing. The second part introduces playing chords in different bass positions, providing more freedom for future lessons.
Students who have reached the following levels in these popular piano courses will be able to start the hymn playing course:
Alfred
Basic Level 1
Complete Level 1
Beginner Level 2
Bastien
Basic Level 1
Intermediate Level 1
Faber
Level 1
Hal Leonard
Book 2
John Thompson
2nd Grade Level
Keys for the Kingdom
Level B
Schaum
Level B (blue)
Angela Wood has been playing piano for church since age 11 and teaching for over 40 years. Through her experiences with piano students, she has discovered valuable techniques for developing proficient church pianists. These hymn playing books are designed to aid the next generation of accompanists. All glory belongs to God for using these materials to develop future church musicians.
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