The Church Pianist: Jesus is Coming Again (free sample)

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The hymn, "Jesus is Coming Again" is a beautiful

hymn.



This hymn comes to life when sung in 6/8 time;
although it's written in 6/4.



6/8 time is a faster tempo. I will post an audio below...
showing the contrast between 6/4 and 6/8 time.



I've only included the first phrase of the song....giving
you an idea of a pattern to use for a fuller sound.


The more full your accompaniment....the better support
for the singers.

Editor's notes for today's free sample of

"Jesus is Coming Again"

Measure one:



The word "Marvelous" is naturally stressed in this first sentence requiring the pianist
to accent this word. The staccato notes following the accent is an excellent stress
reliever for the hand as I've mentioned in previous articles.



Overall tips:



The right hand needs to breeze freely through the busy octaves; stressing only the important words. Otherwise, your right hand will get bogged down in the mud; preventing ease of movement.



Explanation of today's audio clip:



First example will be in 6/4 time



(slight pause) and then....



Second example will be in 6/8





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