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Improvising from the Hymnal
I enjoy improvising! The improvised music
must match the text. They should go hand
in hand like a glove. Usually, there is less
melody support from the pianist when playing
for the church choir versus the congregation.
The tempo dictates what type of accompaniment
will be used. The faster the tempo, the simpler
the accompaniment. A slower tempo allows time
for more frills!
It is not necessary to play for every word of the song.
The pianist is the background, the support for the singers.
Below, are two examples of how I would accompany the choir.
Like a River lends itself to a slower tempo. Standing on the
Promises has the faster tempo.
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2 comments:
The examples are really helpful, Mrs. Cook! Thank you so much! :-D
Glad it was a help!
I will post more ideas for accompanying choir along the way.
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