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Jenifer will be airing live on facebook… Thursday, November 16th at 8pm EST.
The topic will be: Modulation Tips for Prelude
Jenifer will be sharing a couple of ways she enjoys modulating from one song to the next during prelude.
Invite friends and family to tune in on November 16th at 8pm EST. You don’t have to have a facebook account to view the session. We will provide a link on this website for easier access on the day of the session.
While playing Leaning on the Everlasting Arms for congregational this morning…the thought occurred to me to share one of my fill-in ideas I usually use for the last chorus. This particular hymn needs lots of dress-up to bring it to life!
Some of you pianists may not like “going off the grid” so the first line is for you. The second line is for those who like to venture out in space 😉
Hope all of you are having a wonderful Sunday worshiping the Lord with your church family.
The following example is taken from the first line of the chorus.
Just to let my readers know….
I just submitted an advanced Christmas two piano arrangement of Gesu Bambino to SMPress Holiday Arranging Contest.
The contest selling period goes from October 18th through December 1st. The contestant who sells the most profit during this period wins $300 cash prize. So…if you’re wanting a copy….if you don’t mind waiting until the contest selling period. Thanks!
I would like to use the cash prize for the betterment of my website. Attending the Composer Symposium this past July was a result from winning the Spring competition of last year. Thanks to all of you who made that possible! I learned ALOT too!
This piano duo will be available on our site after the SMPress contest.
Enjoyed teaching you all last night! Sorry it lasted longer than expected.
I also appreciate the feedback to help improve my sessions. Thanks as well for your words of encouragement!
The following Answer Keys are in reference to our live facebook session from October 12, 2017
Click HERE to watch the archived video of this session on facebook.
Showers of Blessing Answer Key
Tune in at the link above tomorrow evening at 8pm EST… to be a part of a live facebook session for church pianists all over the world! (even as far as the Cayman Islands) 🙂
Click below to print free downloads for tomorrow’s session:
Showers-of-Blessing-example-6 8-student-version
I-Will-Sing-of-My-Redeemer-student-version
Modulating-Up-a-5th-Chord-Structure
6-8-Timing-Sheet-Fill-in-Blanks
Special Note!
There may be one more sheet to download by tomorrow morning. Bring notebook paper to jot down the numerous tips you will hear sprinkled throughout this session! You’ll also want a pencil to use on the download sheets.
Just had to share one of my favorite transitional parts of the “Gesu Bambino” two piano arrangement. I will be entering this arrangement in the Holiday Arranging competition hosted by SMPress.
A NO Makeup Morning!
Gotta finish this two piano arrangement of Gesu Bambino today! Need to submit to SMPress Holiday arranging contest by October 10th! I like to have breathing space to allow time for editing 🙂
I’m feverishly writing an advanced two piano Christmas duo for another SMPress competition. I have to turn it in by October 10th!
Meryt Wilson and I will be premiering this Christmas piano duo on October 12th at 8pm….live on facebook at the following link… https://www.facebook.com/thechurchpianist/
Please join us for an evening of fun as other church pianists gather round to learn a few tips on modulation and accompanying 6/8 hymns.
Here’s a sampling of “Gesu Bambino” two piano arrangement (It’s similar to the arrangement on my “Simply Christmas” CD.
I will be sharing how to use this pattern for 6/8 timing at our Live Facebook Church Pianist session on October 12th 8pm EST
Mark your calendars now and join us! See you soon!
https://youtu.be/KLNg-UzcdGw