Accompanying congregational singing
demands a lot of creativity when sing-
ing more than one verse of a hymn.
If able, the church pianist should
vary the accompaniment for each
verse.
I always try to use accompaniment
that matches the text of the hymn.
In today's example, I show variations
of accompaniment for three verses of
"A Shelter in the Time of Storm".
Things to note:
Verse one:
on the word "storm"....I use dotted rhythm in the left hand to
depict God'strength as our shelter.
Verse two:
Lighter chords (for variety)
5th measure: The right hand will play
an octave higher for a while starting
on the word: "No"
Verse three:
Heavier, brighter accompaniment for
final message: God is our refuge and strength!
Learn to play with variety to enrich the text
and boost congregational singing.
2 comments:
Your piano blog is wonderful.My printer isn't working right now, thus, preventing me from practicing your sample sheets, but I enjoy reading all the tips. I'm really trying to use the pedal properly as you suggested in a previous post. Its nice to have a simple, down to earth explanation/instruction of these things. I hope your posts don't disappear, because I plan to print all the sample arrangements you've provided once my printer is up & working. Thanks.
Hi Ayesha,
I do not plan on deleting any of the posts.
I'm glad the pedal tips helped.
Thanks for your feedback!
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