Update:  Just to let you know:  I’m working on a moderate advanced piano solo for “The Old Account Was Settled Long Ago”

You can still leave peppy hymn suggestions below 🙂  Thanks!

One of my readers requested more piano solo arrangements of the  old traditional peppy hymns.  A great suggestion!

So…I thought I would ask my readers for  some peppy hymn suggestions.

Our niche is the traditional hymns in the public domain.

Examples: When I See the Blood, Showers of Blessing

The hymn is copyrighted if it has a copyright label at the bottom or top of the hymn similar to this:

The hymn is public domain if there isn’t a copyright label at the bottom or top of the hymn similar to this:

The church pianist plays a very important role in setting the mood for the service through the use of prelude music.

For example, this past Wednesday evening was very rainy and dreary.  I chose more peppy, uplifting hymns for the prelude… to create a happy mood.  In general, I try to use peppy hymns for the prelude. I want to communicate to the listeners that the Christian life can be joyful.  There are times for slower hymns but I prefer to use more upbeat hymns during the prelude.

Here’s a list of hymns I played for the prelude this past Wednesday night…

There is Sunshine in My Soul Today

Heavenly Sunlight

I Will Sing of the Mercies of the Lord

Showers of Blessing 🙂

For offertory, Sunshine (our other church pianist) and myself, played “Count Your Blessings” from the hymnal.  

We as church pianists certaintly have a wonderful opportunity to encourage our church family in the Lord through the use of prelude music.