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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.
