I’m feverishly trying to finish my early intermediate sacred piano solo book for Lorenz. It’s due June 1st. I’m working on the ninth one now. The book will contain a total of ten piano solos.
Here are some of the song titles: What a Friend We Have in Jesus, His Eye is on the Sparrow, Jesus What a Friend for Sinners, All the Way My Savior Leads Me and Crown Him with Many Crowns.
I’m also currently working on my next website video tutorial to present a certain fill-in that I LOVE to use!
In my spare time….I need to unveil a nice patriotic vocal solo by my Dad….hope to publish asap!
Need your help! Just need names of at least two hymns that use a 12/8 time signature. Thanks!
Do any of your special music people ask you to help them choose a special? Over time…our special music people have learned that I ENJOY helping them choose a song. Watch the video below to learn a suggested tip on how I help them choose their special. (There are other factors too but dealing with the main one first.) 🙂
Having so many hymns in my memory bank has its advantages as well as its disadvantages…
Ever realized the similarities in the hymns “Face to Face” and “He the Pearly Gates Will Open”? Some of you may have never heard of the last hymn mentioned. Maybe it’s a good thing 😉
Years ago, I accompanied our song leader singing a solo of “Face to Face”. I started off playing the correct melody on the verse but somehow transitioned into the chorus of “He the Pearly Gates Will Open”. Our song leader went right along with the flow!
I didn’t realize what I had done until he brought it to my attention after the service.
Notice the similarities between these two hymns..especially both choruses.
What a touching story behind the writing of “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”. I had never heard it until today.
Wow! What a heart breaking story about the author…yet…his love for Christ grew stronger…watch to see what it took to bring “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” to pass…Click here for free piano arrangement of“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
I know…last minute… but needed to write a piano duet for myself and a friend to play this Sunday morning. I kept trying to find an easy one to throw together at the last minute but couldn’t find exactly what I wanted.
So…I created an easy piano duet of “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”. My life has been crazy busy and haven’t had a chance to practice in advance…so this piece worked out great!
Late intermediate to early advanced Easter piano duet. (one piano four hands) 4 pgs. *Price covers two copies. Written for a fast & easy to learn situation! (for the early advanced pianist)
Easter…. a time to celebrate our Lord’s return. At our church, we include songs about Christ’s crucifixion and return.
I’ve created a list of suggested hymns that I would use for an Easter prelude service. I’ve also placed the hymns into groups that seem to go together.
How to play with a conversational style on wordy hymns…a topic that’s been on my mind lately.
A good example of a wordy hymn is “My Savior First of All”. I’ll share tips on how church pianists can play this particular hymn with a natural/conversational tone…making for a more meaningful delivery even when playing for congregational singing.
Coming soon….next week 🙂 Hmm…next week has come and gone due to unavoidable circumstances 🙁 I will do this asap!
Easter…. a time to celebrate our Lord’s return. At our church, we include songs about Christ’s crucifixion and return.