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We just sang a song in 6/8 time this past
Sunday that gave my hands a big workout!
(As I mature in age, I like to make things as simple
as possible.)
Seriously, it's better to avoid playing every word
when accompanying in 6/8 time.
Why? To create a steadier and more musical flow.
Editor notes for today's example: (Praise Him! Praise Him!)
Measure #5: Right hand changes to a broken chord pattern
for variety.
Measure #7: Using a rest (in this case....for the right hand)
prepares the right hand for a more comfortable
entry of busy octaves in measure #8.
Measure #8: The ascending octaves in right hand creates an
easy transistion for playing higher.
Measure #9: The right hand climbs down the ladder with chords
transistioning to the lower register of keyboard.
Measure #11: Right hand plays in contrary motion to melody on
beats four through six for a nice contrast.
Measure #12: Left hand can play as shown or...double the 'D' and 'B'
on beats two and three for total octave format.
The vocal score is shown with the piano score for you to compare
to see how the accompaniment fits the voice parts.
6/8 timing songs are usually very wordy and require less
accompaniment frills than 4/4 time.
Any questions? Feel free to ask.
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