One of the first things my piano teacher worked on teaching me was to be able to play from a hymnal. Being able to improvise out of a hymnal is a very good idea for a church pianist. Written for singers singing four part harmony a lot of what is sung in Christian churches are [...]

continue reading.....

One of the important things for a church pianist to do when accompanying the congregation (or anyone for that matter) is to know when to play. When playing for a group it is important not to overshadow the singers. When accompanying the congregation on piano during worship it is important to use the piano as [...]

continue reading.....

I first became acquainted with Roger Bennett on the many Gaither Homecoming Gospel videos I own and enjoy. Later on hearing his testimony on Sharing Notes about how he prayed to become a gospel pianist, later forgot his prayer but God didn’t and he became the pianist for the legendary Cathedrals I was inspired. Roger [...]

continue reading.....

Christian Lyrics You can search by artist, album, title, and lyrics. Chrisitian Lyrics.Net Find your favorite Christian artists today by song, album, or lyric! Christian Lyrics online Praize.com Christian music lyrics from A to Z. Learn Gospel Music this is a non-stop place for gospel chords and lyrics. Share Song Download Christian sheet music, MP3s, [...]

continue reading.....

Easy Chords in Both Hands Lesson #1: How to use chords in both hands on the piano. Playing Bass Notes in the Left Hand Lesson #2: Playing your left hand in octaves. Filling in the Right Hand Lesson #3: A few tips for adding to the Right Hand

continue reading.....

Chord Chart This chord chart lists the primary chords in each key for the left and right hand in chord progression style. Circle of Fifths with minor keys This is a Circle of Fifths chart in PDF format. It includes the minor keys. You can print this out and keep it with you at the [...]

continue reading.....

Classic hymns have been arranged for the flexible Sounds of series. For solos and ensembles, this collection brings together great hymns of the faith. Whether it’s a soloist using a book (accompanied by piano or fully-orchestrated accompaniment track) or two, three, four players…or a full orchestra, Sounds of Worship is a uniquely flexible idea for [...]

continue reading.....

If you’re looking for an outstanding resource to teach you how to play piano by ear look no further. Get your copy of Hear and Play’s The Secrets’ to Playing Piano by Ear! Just to let you know this is a picture of my copy. I hemmed and hawwed a long time before investing in [...]

continue reading.....

Praise Chorus Songbook, 4th Edition (Green) By Maranatha Music / Word Entertainment, Inc. Contains over 250 worship songs and 60 hymns! You’ll find piano arrangements and guitar chords for everything from “The Old Rugged Cross” to “Shine, Jesus, Shine”—plus a Scripture index, topical index, and suggested song lists for worship services. Approx. 500 pages, spiralbound [...]

continue reading.....

12 Spirituals for Piano Solo Arranged by Gail Smith. For Piano. Solos. Gospel-Black. Level: Intermediate-Advanced. Book. Size 8.5×11. 48 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. Average customer rating: 15 Easy Spiritual Arrangements – High Voice High Voice. By Various Composers. Vocal Collection. Book & CD Package. Size 9×12 inches. 56 pages. Published by Hal [...]

continue reading.....