The Church Pianist: How Great Thou Art Piano Arrangment: Chord Substitutions

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I at least have time to share the chord sub-

stitutions for the ending of "How Great Thou
Art" piano arrangement.


This piano arrangment of "How Great Thou Art"
can be heard at the following link:



http://thechurchpianist.blogspot.com/2009/05/church-pianist-youtube-of-how-great.html

See the written ending of "How Great Thou Art" below:

The Church Pianist: Youtube of How Great Thou Art

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I haven't had much sit down time in a good while.
So...thought I'd share another youtube video.

This is one of my arrangements of How Great Thou
Art.

I take some of my vocal and piano students
to a local nursing home about 3 times a year for
a reach out ministry.

This arrangement was played at our last nursing home
visit in April.


I do use several different chords on the end for a regal
sounding finale.


For regal ending ideas, click on the following link.

http://thechurchpianist.blogspot.com/2008/10/church-pianist-song-endings.html

The next article will provide a free written (simplified) sample of my ending.

Click on the following youtube link to hear the arrangement of

How Great Thou Art.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQsW1Yv8roo

The Church Pianist: Accompanying the Vocalist (Youtube Video)

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Accompanying the vocalist is one of my
favorite things to play for in a church service.

I'm able to stray from the melody and just play
within the chord frame of each measure.

Chesney, is one of my voice students. The Lord
has blessed her with the ability to sing and play
the piano.

I appreciate her sweet and willing spirit to
serve the Lord through music.

I had Chesney sing this song to allow me to share
with you all...accompaniment ideas for the vocalist.

The song, "Come Thou Fount" has a busy melody
line! This means less movement for the pianist;
using more of a chording style.

Notice the introduction has a hint of the melody
but doesn't use the typical introduction.
(Meaning....the first and last phrase of the song.)

The interlude before the last verse allows the singer
a chance to get his or her breath. :)

Youtube video link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzYr30HYfc0

The Church Pianist: Accompanying the Vocalist (Youtube Video)

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Today, I'll share a video of me accompanying
one of my voice students... Chesney... singing
"Trust and Obey".

Hopefully, you will be able to observe some of
what I've discussed in other articles regarding...
accompanying the vocalist. Please excuse the loud
piano:(

Related links:

http://thechurchpianist.blogspot.com/2008/12/church-pianist-accompanying-vocal.html

http://thechurchpianist.blogspot.com/2008/10/church-pianist-improvising-tips-for.html


I do use some melody here and there in the
accompaniment.

Listen for the altered vii diminished chord in
the last verse. What word did it occur on? :)


Related article discussing the altered vii diminished chord:

http://thechurchpianist.blogspot.com/2009/01/church-pianist-stately-chord.html

Youtube link for video of Trust and Obey:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNfKYhQJe-A