August 1st, 2024
I’ve always enjoyed pairing I Need Thee with the chorus of Close to Thee.
What a reminder for us all…a call of total dependence on God!
Our God is gracious and tender! He wants us to call on Him.
I pray you have all called on God to be your Savior.
I could not imagine life without Him!
When I got saved at the age of 29…the lyrics of the hymns took on a whole new meaning.
Here’s a sample of the first page for I Need Thee Every Hour Medley…
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July 26th, 2024
Wow! This arrangement of Make Me a Blessing was literally a handful to write …but fun too!
Have you ever thought about the mood of verse one? The lyrics are on the sad side for the first part of the first verse.
So, I began in a minor key and then transitioned to Major key as the words depicted.
You need long fingers to reach some of the chords….especially the tenth chord in the left hand on the third page.
No worries…it’s a “rolled” chord 😉
Take a listen to see if this arrangement is fit for your comfort 😉
Very advanced sacred piano solo arranged by Jenifer Cook.
Contains: intro, verse, chorus, 2nd verse and chorus with ending.
Began in C minor and then to C Major, D Major and F Major! Approx. length 2:45
Price: $4.50
VIDEO
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July 20th, 2024
Final touches have been added to the sheet music for Make Me a Blessing (very advanced piano solo).
This is a four page arrangement. I began in c minor to match the mood of the text and then when the text grows brighter….and soars into C Major!
Here’s a peek at page three….(please excuse the misaligned left hand note in the first measure).
This is a rough draft 🙂 Not much left to finalize the entire piece.
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July 17th, 2024
My playlist of ten hymns will be taken from the old “Broadman Hymnal”. (pictured below)
There will be a mystery hymn in my playlist. I tried to make it a little easier to guess this time…hopefully 😉
I will publish my list of hymns tomorrow morning. Looking forward to playing tomorrow evening at 8pm EST.
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July 2nd, 2024
I told her I had never heard of this hymn.
She told me it was an old hymn.
WHAT a pleasant surprise! I REALLY like this old hymn!
The second and third verse are my favorites. Verse two goes like this:
When my faith took hold on Jesus, Light divine within me shone.
And I know since that glad moment, “It is better farther on”.
I have plunged into the fountain, Flowing free for everyone;
I am saved and Hope is singing, “It is better farther on.”
I’m providing a FREE simple piano arrangement of this old hymn “It is Better Farther On”. Click on the following link.
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June 25th, 2024
I need your help! Thank you! 🙂
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June 10th, 2024
I started writing this arrangement a couple of months ago and then misplaced it! I just found it this past weekend and was able to finish it today.
It was fun to use a lot of colorful chords for a more majestic sound.
The approximate time of this piece is 1:40.
Advanced sacred patriotic piano solo, Three pages.
Intro plus two verses.
This arrangement is filled to the brim with colorful and majestic chords.
Price: $4.00
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June 6th, 2024
Join in on an evening of hymns around the piano.
No facebook account needed to view my live tonight!
Scroll down the page AFTER clicking on the following link to find my “live” video at 8pm EST tonight.
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June 4th, 2024
My Dad, Reece Yandle, wrote this moving song many years ago. It’s finally available in print!
I wish I had a recording of him singing this arrangement.
This Patriotic song has a wonderful message….reminding us to love our country and to remember that God gave us America and we need to keep her free!
The beginning of the chorus reminds us to honor our flag
“Lift up the flag of the red, white and blue,
The emblem of courage, the banner of the free!”
This is definitely a “flag waving” song!
Sacred Patriotic Solo words and music by Reece Yandle
A very moving selection honoring not only our land of freedom but emphasizing God has given us America and we must keep her free! Price covers two copies.
Price: $6.00
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