The Church Pianist: Sacred Piano Duets

Looking for a nice sacred piano duet book?

The following book entitled:

"Wonderful Grace of Jesus" is one of my favorites!


This book contains some nice selections for Thanksgiving
too!


You know how some books only seem to have a few nice
arrangements? Not this one. They're all wonderful pieces.


Click on the following link to view arrangements from the
"Wonderful Grace of Jesus" piano duet book.


http://www.bjupress.com/product/122234

The Church Pianist: Interview with a Composer

New website: http://thechurchpianist.com/

Do any of you church pianists compose? If so, you will
find the following links very beneficial.

As a composer myself, I found the following two part article
very interesting...an interview with the composer...Kevin Costley.

The web address of the interview host is:
http://www.composecreate.com/wendys-piano-studio

Interview links:
http://www.composecreate.com/archives/1784 Part One

http://www.composecreate.com/ Part Two

The Church Pianist: How to Play Without Watching Fingers

Pianists of all different levels have asked me...
"How do you play comfortably without watching your
hands?"

I begin by learning the piece with the most comfortable
fingering possible without alot of awkward twists and turns.

I will have memorized the piece by the time I can play it without
hesitations.

Once a song is memorized...try playing it in the dark.

You'll be amazed at how well your keen sense of touch takes over...
just as a blind person must learn to do.

Several years ago, I was playing the prelude for a convention
with several thousand in attendance.
All of a sudden, the lights went out!

Fortunately, I had a repertoire of memorized music I could play
comfortably in the dark:) I thank the Lord for helping me
through that experience.

Just be patient with yourself and practice, practice, practice!

Knowing your piece will enable you to play without watching your
fingers.