Monday, December 8, 2008

The Church Pianist: While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night



Am I the only one that has difficulty
playing"While Shepherds Watched
Their Flocks by Night"?

The song is beautiful but contains
frequent chord changes and awkward
melody leaps making it a challenge for
the church pianist.

Here's another free Christmas piano
ment.

Maybe you can use this simple arrangment
in your church during the Christmas season.

I used alot of chord substitutions; creating
a more user friendly style for the hands.

Notice the 'sit still' chords on m#3 to depict
the shepherds "seated on the ground".

"I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" is another
Christmas carol with frequent chord changes.

If you would like to see a similiar arrangment for
"I Heard the Bells"....check the correct reaction
below so I can make plans accordingly.

"While Shepherds Watched..." can be used for prelude,
offertory, or congregational if sung in unison.

Hope you enjoy this free piano arrangement.

Thanks for your visits!

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