The Church Pianist: Improvising for Choir & Congregation in 6/8 Time (Advanced Level)

Showers of Blessings (Advanced Version)

I decided it would be helpful to post an advanced
arrangement of "Showers of Blessings" for choir
or congregational singing.


Editor notes for this improvised example:

1. Omit pedal on staccato notes throughout
for clarity and to relieve hand tension.
*Use light staccato!

2. I use empty octaves in right hand on fast
passages for ease of movement.
(measures: 4, 6, 7, 8 )

3. Playing right hand in the higher range adds
brilliance and gives more playing space for left hand.

4. Add most notes on accented beats (1st and 4th in 6/8 time)

5. See the harmony in measure#3 between right and left hand.
The soprano and bass are a 3rd apart, adding a nice variety
for the left hand octave movement.

This music example demonstrates the way I improvise for choir and
congregational singing in 6/8 time.

Hopefully this will be of help to those of you who are at the advanced level.

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