Resources for Christian musicians
Wow! This is a great arrangement of the song
“For the Beauty of the Earth.”
I greatly appreciate the words:
“Lord of all, to Thee we raise,
This our hymn of grateful praise.”
The music is well-written to convey the meaning of the lyrics. It is a fun piece to play also.
A nice bonus is that it is available for free!
Website – available as a free download
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I just received this in my e-mail inbox. It is a very nice arrangement to a hymn that has great quality words.
This would be a great piece for a piano student due to its use of some good technique. In addition, it will help reinforce hymn improvisation ideas for them. (I would say it is an intermediate/early advanced level.)
It also would make for a great offertory.
Thank you, Brother Koerts, for providing such an excellent piece.
The following provides a listing of some of the available patriotic songs. If no source is provided, most standard hymnals should contain the song.
Great song! This is also one that is greatly loved at senior homes/ nursing homes. I appreciate the words.
Also called our national hymn. A triumphant song.
Amazing, God-exulting song. See link for more info. Biblically sound song.
Historical info. To obtain music score, one needs to purchase sheet music (online, etc.).
Written by John W. Peterson. Can be found in cantata I Love America. (I’ve seen it other places also.)
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This post is designed to provide an idea of a few of the resources available for a beginning student or at an easy-to-play level.
Some favorite selections:
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee – absolutely fantastic!
Holy, Holy, Holy
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The teacher duets in this book are fantastic. Some I have even transposed for use with a different student arrangement.
The teacher duets in this book are fantastic. Some I have even transposed for use with a different student arrangement.
Some favorite selections:
God Is So Good
Faith of Our Fathers
Some favorite selections:
Faith of Our Fathers – student in middle C, very easy, great for beginners
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name – Nice duet
I can’t say I have used this extensively, so if you’re hesitant price-wise, you might want to skip it.
Some favorite selections:
***Jesus Loves Even Me – this is an absolute favorite. Most of my beginning students have played this, and if they are familiar with the song, they love it! It has a phenomenal duet, which used with the student part can be played for Sunday evening offertory, etc.
Many other great songs
This series offers similar selections to the above.
This bears mention here likewise even though it contains Christmas songs – it is a great series! Many beginning pianists have loved these selections.
Favorites:
Book 1 – Away in a Manger
Book 2 –
Beginning Hymnplayer Book 1 – Amazon
Keyboard Treasury
look inside
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Keyboard Treasury, Vol. 1 A Graded Hymn Anthology Primary Piano Solos. Composed by Peter Davis. Sacred. SoundForth #110213. Published by SoundForth (S2.110213). |
Schaum Sacred Solos Primer Level – Amazon
Playtime Piano Hymns
look inside
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PlayTime Hymns Level 1. Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber. Faber Piano Adventures. Supplementary, Recital. Softcover. 24 pages. Faber Piano Adventures #FF1000. Published by Faber Piano Adventures (HL.420109). |
Music for Little Mozarts: Little Mozarts Go to Church bks 3-4
Sheetmusicplus
Famous & Fun Christmas –
Book 1 Amazon
Book 2 Amazon
Whole series Amazon
This post contains just a sampling of several favorite selections appropriate for Resurrection Sunday/ Easter.
Personally, I also just enjoy listening to them.
More information available https://conservativechristianmusic.com/2018/03/17/vocal-piece-o-glorious-love/
More information available: https://conservativechristianmusic.com/2018/03/22/resurrection-sunday-choir-solo-piece/
Trying to find a great music gift for someone in your life?
Here are just a few favorites:
A Victorian Sunday Amazon
Old-Tyme Gospel Hymns and Sacred Solos: Edison Records, Alexander, and Rodeheaver by Caleb Garraway
Artisans in Brass: Psalms, Hymns, & Spiritual Songs Amazon Product Website Musical Innovations
Nursery Bible Songs by A Beka Book (great for children) (I own this CD and personally do not recommend the updated CD versions.)
In God We Trust, In God Alone Amazon
Play Hymns 3 – fantastic! This book has amazing piano arrangements of well-known and loved songs (such as “It Is Well,” “Trust and Obey”) Amazon
Famous and Fun Christmas 3 – another “go-to” book; great book! It has Christmas favorites such as “O Come, All Ye Faithful” (outstanding optional teacher duet included) Amazon SMP
Hymnal (Don’t laugh! I know several individuals who would love to receive one.) Several popular ones: Majesty Great Hymns of the Faith Living Hymns Living Hymns Updated
How Great Thou Art Link
Be Still My Soul Link
Nearer, Still Nearer Link
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CD –Grabaciones de Selecciones de Himnos de la iglesia – I thoroughly enjoy hearing familiar hymns (and sung a Capella also) Link
Hymnal – Celebremos Su Gloria (definitely not all songs are conservative) Link —