Hymns Re-Harmonized - Keepsake Edition: Piano Solo (Sacred Folio) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book has a wide selection of hymns, and they are placed in alphabetical order which makes it easy to locate a piece without consulting the table of contents.Each hymn includes an intro, the standard hymnal version (with the words for the first verse), an optional bridge leading into the final verse, and a reharmonized arrangement intended to accompany the final verse of the hymn.There is also a section at the end of the book with suggestions for transitioning keys between hymns.This book has multiple uses for a church pianist.The standard hymnal version of each hymn is useful because it is written in larger print than in a hymnal, and it's easier to read both clefs without having all that verse text in between them.The intros are also more interesting than just playing the last few measures as is commonly done.The bridge plus alternate harmonization can be used for preludes or short offertories, etc.They are nicely arranged with a rich sound.However, if you intend to use these alternate arrangements for accompanying the final verse as the book suggests, you will need to determine if your church group and/or song leader is sufficiently musical to follow along.My experience is that the congregation can get lost during the bridge or trying to sing along when the pianist is playing in a higher octave than they are singing.If you have a good music leader who knows ahead of time what you are going to play, they will be able to lead the rest.But for myself, I stick to using these alternate arrangements for the preludes.

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Following the popular format of the previous Hymns Re-Harmonized and More Hymns Re-Harmonized folios, Carol Tornquist delivers yet another treasure with this keepsake edition. Dressing traditional hymns with fresh new harmonies, the unique format is convenient for accompanists: the traditional hymn-style harmonization appears on the left hand pages, with optional instrumental transitions and last verse harmonization on the right. This incredible user-friendly resource is packed with 244 pages, including arrangements from both original folios plus 12 brand new bonus arrangements for a total of 110 well-known hymns! Chord symbols are used throughout to encourage improvisation - plus the optional addition of guitar/bass to the keyboard accompaniments. Also included is information on standard chord symbols used in contemporary instrumental music.

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