The Church Pianist: Accompanying the Vocalist
Hmmm…accompaning vocalists…what a responsiblilty we have as church pianists to support the singer; allowing them to take the lead.
Our job as a pianist is to provide a nice backdrop of sound to enhance the singer’s message. This is an area I would like to expound upon…at a later time:)
Until then….the following tips for accompanying the vocalist makes a nice start.
I came across this practical, informative article today on Sheryl Welles’ Notable Music Studio blog. The article addresses the importance of learning to accompany the vocalist. Laura Lowe of The Piano Studio, authored this practical advice on accompanying.
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