The Church Pianist: Piano Hymn Fill-ins…Part Three
One of my church pianist readers recently posted the following question…
“I have trouble filling in the blank spaces in songs (for example, whole notes, or the end of a verse, leading into the next verse). I have no idea what to play in those spots and sometimes, that creates an uncertainty for the congregation about when to start singing again. What can I play to help sort of “lead in”?
~Stephanie~
I’ve been answering her question with this series. Part One and Two of Piano Hymn Fill-ins, shared fill-in ideas for the end of verses leading into the chorus. Part three deals with fill-ins for the end of choruses leading into the next verse. The examples in part three are for choruses ending with a whole note.
Editor notes for part three piano hymn fill-ins…
The fill-in for both examples are similar; making it easier for church pianists to learn and apply to other hymns ending in whole notes.
Piano Hymn Fill-ins Part Three
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hello jenifer, thank you so much for sharing your experience as church pianist. they have been very helpful. i now understand the concept of hymn improvisation much better. i chanced upon your videos on youtube as i was troubled with not being able to improve on my playing. i do wish to better serve the Lord in my church’s music ministry.
btw, you mentioned about challenging yourself with classical pieces when u first begun. i hope also to start this way to build a more solid foundation. have you got any recommendations, with regards to good pieces to practise on or finger exercises?
much appreciated,
jieyu 🙂
Hey Jieyu,
Thank you:) You have asked some excellent questions! If you don’t mind…I will answer these questions in an article real soon. I think it would benefit other church pianists as well.
I know the Lord will honor your efforts as you serve Him through the church music ministry.
Sincerely,
Jenifer