The Church Pianist: Free Piano Arrangment for Congregational Singing: Part One

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Here's part one of a free piano
arrangement for congregational
singing of "Are You Washed
in the Blood?"




The piano arrangment supports
the four parts as written in the
hymnal.


I chose to display just the melody
for time's sake.


Editor's notes for today's free arrangment:


Measure two:


Left hand plays alternating bass octaves for a
more interesting bass line.


Measure four: (4th beat)


For harmonic balance, notice how I left out
note: G in first right hand eighth chord
and note: F in second right hand eighth chord.


Why? I used them in my left hand instead.


Omitting those notes in the right hand
gives a more opentone.


Try adding the omitted notes to the right
hand with left hand included, to hear the difference.


Measure five:


Left hand plays stepping octaves starting out with
a dotted rhythm which adds more life!


Measure 6:


Once again, I add dotted rhythm to left hand for
extra spice. (to be used sparingly for proper balance)


General notes:


Take note of the staccato markings throughout. It's
meant as a light staccato for interpretation.

I lift the damper pedal for every staccato note which
relieves hand tension and adds a more peppy sound
to the music.

See audio for full arrangment on next article.