The Best of Mark Hayes Softcover with CD Review

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(More customer reviews)Great Book.Have already performed some of the pieces & enjoyed sight-reading the rest

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Here is the one you've been waiting for! Legendary pianist/composer Mark Hayes has compiled the best of his best into an amazing potpourri of praise that will become an indispensable addition to your sacred library. All of Mark's amazing versatility is he

Songs: Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us : Be Thou My Vision : Higher Ground : Masters In This Hall : It Is Well With My Soul : Sing We Now Of Christmas : Silent Night : Praise To The Lord, The Almighty : Shal We Gather At The River/near To The Heart Of God : Once To Every Man And Nationa : Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen / All Night, All Day : Tribute To America : Amazing Grace : Simple Gifts : Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross : Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho : His Eye Is On The Psarrow

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God Songs: How to Write & Select Songs for Worship (Integrity) Review

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(More customer reviews)There's a growing trend in contemporary Christian churches where the worship pastor(s) introduce original songs to their congregation. While not obligated to, many worship pastors have a creative side that bubbles up in their private worship and other times and for many there is a difficult bridge to cross to take their God-inspired and God-driven musical ideas and melodic prayers and put them in a form suitable for corporate worship; that's where God Songs comes in.

As a musician and worshiper who is not a worship pastor (but very interested in the subject), I feel the book does a good job of laying a foundation for the basics of what makes a good worship song and how a great worship song may differ from other forms of popular music and does (for the most part) a good job validating the ideas presented. It also has a chapter on music theory that focuses in on theory in relation to contemporary worship songs, I found this part of the book especially interesting. The stories behind some of todays most famous worship songs were also very good.

The book assumes you know how to play an instrument (piano or guitar) and you already know the basics of music theory; it assumes you're already a songwriter looking to expand your knowledge of worship songwriting.

If you want to hear these techniques applied, check out Paul Baloche's latest album A Greater Song. Paul is an worship pastor trainer, worship pastor and recording artist.

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This instructional book by songwriters Paul Baloche and Jimmy and Carol Owens covers basic songwriting principles like how to develop a song after inspiration comes, 30 characteristics that make a song memorable, 16 shared qualities of great worship songs and 12 keys to unlock writer's block. You will also learn how to gain the listener's attention quickly, find fresh ways of expressing worship and choose just the right words. God Songs also contains advice on how to make your song its best before releasing it, how to get your songs heard and used by others, and ways to minister most effectively with your music. Song stories and advice from writers and publishers such as Darlene Zschech, Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Bart Millard, Craig Dunnagan and Rita Baloche are also included. Softcover, 304 pages.

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Casting Crowns (Easy Piano) Review

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(More customer reviews)Prior to buying this book, I had earlier bought a piano score of "Who Am I" from praise-charts, and it was excellent. But the arrangements in this book don't sound like the stuff I heard on the CD, and the score keeps following the melody like a hymn with the chords beneath. Certainly not what I expected. I might as well just play the chords; only the intros sound true to type.

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Easy piano arrangements of all 10 songs from Casting Crowns' powerful self-titled debut, which earned several Dove Awards: American Dream * Glory * Here I Go Again * If We Are the Body * Life of Praise * Praise You with the Dance * Voice of Truth * What If His People Prayed * Who Am I * Your Love Is Extravagant.

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Worship Suite for Trumpet and Piano: Instrumental Duet Series, Book 2 (Lillenas Publications) Review

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(More customer reviews)If you have a trumpeter and pianist in your church, this is an excellent duet book.The arrangements are fun and not too demanding on the piano, requiring decent proficiency but not excessive virtuosity.Lloyd Larson always, in my experience, does great work and this book is no exception.Also, the trumpet part is included on a separate removable section, so you only need the one book to perform the duets.Some of the pieces do get a little high on the trumpet, but this tends to be exception, and in most cases the trumpet player can just drop down a third or whatever and still sound good.As a church pianist, I've had some of the most enjoyment playing pieces from this book with our trumpet player, and the congregation has loved the arrangements.

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The trumpet player and pianist are equal partners in this compilation of timeless hymn tune arrangements.

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Electric Guitar With Paul Baloche & Ben Gowell Modern Worship Series (DVD) Review

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(More customer reviews)There is particular style that modern worship music embodies.The electric guitar plays a big part of in that style.I am a volunteer worship leader at my church and just started getting into the electric guitar scene a couple of years ago.I had a lot of questions that this DVD series answered for me.Paul Baloche and Ben Gowell deal with the role of electric guitar in worship, where the heart of the player should be, what pedals to use, and basic music theory that is extremely helpful.There is a downloadable .pdf file that is also really helpful.

It can be confusing and intimidating not knowing what to play beyond basic chords, but this DVD shows you simple and easy ways to play chords up and down the neck.These techniques are used by most modern rock bands.The electric guitar parts played by Hillsong United, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, etc., follow and expand onthese basic techniques shown in this DVD.I highly recommend this DVD for someone just getting into electric guitar in worship, or someone who is unsure about what role electric guitar should have in a worship setting.These techniques can be applied to all styles of music.I could see using this DVD to help train incoming guitar players in a worship band.

The only downside is the price.It's pretty expensive for a DVD, but it contains a lot of valuable knowledge in a format that is easy to understand and follow.

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This 3 hour DVD is designed to help you expand your guitar playing skills and give you confidence in playing some of the more challenging praise and worship styles of today. You will be inspired to develop a heart for worship and a desire for excellence.

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Gospel's Greatest (Fake Books) Review

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(More customer reviews)This fake book has a very comprehensive listing of old time hymns, traditional spirituals, gospel songs of the past century and some contemporary praise songs.The type-face is small typical of fake books, and songs are crammed in.Lyrics and verses are included, as well as the chords.There is also a reference of guitar chord finger patterns at the end of the book.The entire book lays flat, having the plastic tabbed binding.Songs are listed alphabetically making them easy to find.Very nice reference, and songbook for all "C" instruments, as well as keyboards, vocals and guitar.

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This excellent resource for Gospel titles features 355 songs, including: Amazing Grace * At the Cross * Because He Lives * Behold the Lamb * Blessed Assurance * Church in the Wildwood * The Day He Wore My Crown * Give Me That Old Time Religion * He Looked Beyond My Fault * He Touched Me * Heavenly Sunlight * His Eye Is on the Sparrow * Holy Ground * How Great Thou Art * I Bowed on My Knees and Cried Holy * I Saw the Light * I'd Rather Have Jesus * In the Garden * Joshua (Fit the Battle of Jericho) * Just a Little Talk with Jesus * Lord, I'm Coming Home * Midnight Cry * Morning Has Broken * My Tribute * Near the Cross * The Old Rugged Cross * Precious Memories * Rock of Ages * Shall We Gather at the River? * There Is Power in the Blood * We Shall Wear a Crown * What a Friend We Have in Jesus * and hundreds more!

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Phillips, Craig and Dean - The Ultimate Collection (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook) Review

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(More customer reviews)I help to lead a men's vocal group that sings periodically at our church.I'm always looking for music that we can sing together, and I stumbled upon this resource when I bought the Phillips, Craig, and Dean "Ultimate Collection" CD for my wife.After listening to the album, I thought that we could probably sing some of this stuff, so I purchased this songbook.For the most part, I'm glad that I did.

The arrangements seem to match the PC&D recordings almost completely.The piano arrangements are obviously less elaborate then some of the accompaniment tracks on their album, but the piano parts seem to provide a solid accompaniment for the vocals.They require a competent but not brilliant pianist.

The vocals are relatively straight-forward.Almost every song begins with a solo, then adds another voice (usually above the melody), and eventually adds the third voice (usually below the melody).As one would expect if familiar with PC&D, these parts are really written for three true tenors, especially the top two parts.We had a baritone singing the bottom part, and he could do it, but he was pushing a bit.

During our recent debut with this book, we sang one song as an offertory and used one other song to lead congregational singing, and I anticipate that we'll put it to good use in the future.We received much positive feedback afterwards.

One other comment, if rather inconsequential, is that the binding of the book is really poor, and after using the book for a few days, it was beginning to fall apart.

In any case, if you have three male voices and like Phillips, Craig, and Dean's arrangements and songs, then this is a great resource to use.

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31 of the greatest hits by this popular CCM trio. Includes: Crucified with Christ * Favorite Song of All * Hallelujah (Your Love Is Amazing) * Here I Am to Worship * I Want to Be Just like You * Let My Words Be Few * Lord, Let Your Glory Fall * Midnight Oil * Only You * Restoration * Shine on Us * This Is the Life * The Wonderful Cross * Your Grace Still Amazes Me * and more.

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Lord, Be Glorified - Keepsake Edition (Piano Solo) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have always been "picky" about the arrangements of Christian hymns and worship songs, because I am a piano arranger myself.This book has THREE things going for it!
1. these are classy, beautifully done arrangements and not disjointed
2. Mark Hayes has just a "hint" of jazz chording which adds to the appeal of these arrangements
3. this particular book is actually three books in one, so you get a terrific bargain!
I use this book with some of my students, as well as for church offertories.This book is at least upper-intermediate to advanced level.I love how he weaves in some classic hymns with newer worship choruses from the last two decades.You will not be disappointed if you purchase this book.

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This piano solo keepsake edition features classics from Volumes 1, 2 and 3 plus 3 new "bonus" arrangements. Includes: Change My Heart, Oh God * Doxology * Give Thanks * He Is Exalted * Lamb of God * Lord, Be Glorified * Thy Word * We Bow Down * We Worship and Adore You * more. Spiral bound.

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Bock's Best - Volume 5 (Fred Bock Publications) Review

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(More customer reviews)This volume has been extremely valuable for my church services.There's a variety of selections and, arranged for intermediate pianists, they are satisfying both for the pianist and the listeners.I am grateful to have this book!

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50 outstanding piano arrangements that are challenging and rewarding for player and listener alike. Includes: Here I Am, Lord ￥ I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked ￥ Jesus, Name Above All Names ￥ The LordÕs Payer ￥ Majesty and Glory of Your Name ￥ On EagleÕs Wings ￥ Victory in Jesus ￥ and more. There is no duplication of titles within the BockÕs Best series! Medium difficulty.

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Sunday Solos for Piano: Preludes, Offertories and Postludes (Piano Solo Songbook) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great option for any person who needs a last minute piece to place in church on a Sunday morning.The arrangements have their challenges, but the pieces are written to sound absolutely beautiful.It even gives you suggestions as to when during the service a piece would be most appropriate.I have used one of these songs already and cannot wait to use more!

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30 blended selections, perfect for the church pianist. Songs include: All Creatures of Our God and King * All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name * Ancient of Days * Be Thou My Vision * Blessed Assurance * Come into His Presence * Come, Now Is the Time to Worship * Crown Him with Many Crowns * Give Thanks * Great Is the Lord * He Is Exalted * Here I Am to Worship * Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty * I Can Only Imagine * I Love to Tell the Story * I Sing the Mighty Power of God * I Worship You, Almighty God * Majesty * A Mighty Fortress Is Our God * More Precious Than Silver * My Tribute * Open the Eyes of My Heart * People Need the Lord * Shine, Jesus, Shine * Shine on Us * Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart * To God Be the Glory * Via Dolorosa * When Morning Gilds the Skies * Word of God Speak.

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