Author Description
This volume contains 161 hymns simplified for pianists of moderate ability who find themselves playing the organ for church services. Pedals are not used and the frequently tricky spacing of many tunes is reduced to mainly three parts and specially arranged to lie easily under the hands. The arrangements can be used to accompany choirs and congregations singing the standard hymn-book harmonies.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume addresses the technical challenge of transitioning from piano to organ performance for church musicians with moderate skill levels. Author Janette Cooper provides a practical framework for adapting standard hymnody to the organ without the use of pedal boards. By simplifying complex arrangements into three-part textures, the text ensures that pianists can provide effective accompaniment for congregational singing while navigating the physical constraints of the instrument.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- 161 simplified hymn arrangements
- Three-part harmonic reductions
- Pedal-free performance techniques
- Accompaniment strategies for choirs and congregations
Scope Limits
- Does not include advanced pedal technique or complex organ registration
- Not intended for solo organ repertoire or concert performance
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Musicians frequently cite this collection as a practical resource for pianists tasked with church service accompaniment. Experts highlight the accessibility of the arrangements for those lacking formal organ training.
Page Count:
128
Publication Date:
1987-07-09
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019197790X
ISBN-13:
9780191977909
Music
Sacred Music
Christianity - Ritual & Practice
Organ
Piano
Religious Music
Instructional
Hymns