Carols Re-Harmonized (Sacred Folio) Review

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(More customer reviews)Carols Reharmonized is not done in quite the same form as Hymns Reharmonized.In Carols Reharmonized the words aren't listed on the last verse (it's music only) and the reharmonizations are often on the next page making it impossible to play the traditional version and reharmonized versions without turning a page.The score is in a larger print than Hymns Reharmonized.The arrangements are less hymn like using fewer cords and more individual notes.Some of the arrangements are a little dissident and very jazzy.It is a good book, but I personally didn't find it to be nearly as enjoyable or "user friendly" as Hymns Reharmonized.

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50 Christmas favorites with traditional four-part arrangements on the left and fresh, new last verse harmonizations on the right. Songs include: As with Gladness Men of Old * Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light * Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus * Good Christian Men, Rejoice * He Is Born, The Divine Christ Child * In the Bleak Mid-Winter * O Come, O Come Emmanuel * Of the Father's Love Begotten * Pat-a-pan * Sussex Carol * While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks * and more.

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Worship Medleys for Solo Piano (Piano Solo Songbook) Review

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(More customer reviews)These arrangements are a nice blend of hymns and contemporary praise and worship.The medleys flow beautifully back and forth between songs.Not too difficult to play, but elegant.

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These ten intermediate to upper-intermediate-level medleys by Don Wyrtzen beautifully pair traditional hymns with contemporary worship songs - great for church pianists or personal enjoyment! Medleys include: Above All / Were You There? * For the Beauty of the Earth / Give Thanks * Have Thine Own Way, Lord / The Potter's Hand * I Worship You, Almighty God / Praise to the Lord, the Almighty * Mighty Is Our God/ A Mighty Fortress Is Our God * O Worship the King / Ancient of Days * Open the Eyes of My Heart / Holy, Holy, Holy * Shout to the Lord / I Sing the Mighty Power of God * Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart / Holy Spirit, Rain Down * Worthy Is the Lamb / Crown Him with Many Crowns.

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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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33 Contemporary Hymns: Yesterday's Songs for Today's Worship Piano Solo (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook) Review

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(More customer reviews)Lots of useful (prelude, offertory) arrangements of well-known hymns.Some rather easy, some moderate in difficulty.

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This unique folio includes 33 classic hymns arranged especially for contemporary worship settings. Each solo is tastefully created using new harmonic and rhythmic ideas, while maintaining the integrity of the original melody and lyrics. Titles include: Amazing Grace * At the Cross * Be Thou My Vision * Blessed Assurance * Higher Ground * I Love to Tell the Story * In the Garden * Nothing but the Blood * Softly and Tenderly * When I Survey the Wondrous Cross * and more.

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Hymns Re-Harmonized: Creative Chords for the Church Accompanist (Sacred Folio) Review

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(More customer reviews)All the hymn arrangements have beautiful chords and arrangements that lend a lot to the worship service.I especially like being able to go back and forth between the traditional and the contemporary versions.It makes the music more appealing to listen to, and promotes reflection.I would include more books by Carol Tornquist in future purchases.

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A collection of 50 classic hymns designed with the church accompanist in mind. Each song includes fresh harmonies with familiar tunes. The unique format of this folio features a standard hymnal style arrangement on the left-hand page and a re-harmonized arrangement on the right-hand page, adding variety to any church service. In addition, a "creative chords" section will help all musicians with chords, chord symbols, chord substitutions and chord progressions.

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