Hymnplayer: Intermediate Level

Praise Hymn, Inc. has released an intermediate piano collection written and arranged by Flora Jean Garlock and Judy Swaim. The collection features music selections and improvisational concepts such as:

• Glossary of Hymn Accompaniment and Chord Patterns
• Left Hand Melody
• Key of C, Octave-Chord Accompaniment Pattern, Right Hand Triads
• Key of F, Phrase of Song Used for Introduction and Ending
• Key of F
• Key of F, Student Arrangement
• Chimes Effect
• Broken Chord Accompaniment Pattern
• Key of G, Variation of Octave-Chord Accompaniment Pattern, Introductions
• Key of Bb, Extending Sustained Notes, Transposition, Introductions
• Accompaniment Pattern Built on the 1st, 4th, and 5th
• Pentatonic Scale, Use of Altered Rhythm for Introduction and Ending
• Horn 5ths, 2 Against 3 Rhythmic Pattern
• Key of D
• Medley, Hymn Tune Names, Related Hymn as Introduction and Ending
• Key of Eb, Use of the Bass as a Harmony Line
• Cascade Effect
• Extending Endings, Introductory Motif Use Throughout
• Composer Story, Broken Octave Bass Accompaniment
• Key of A, I⁷ Chord, Doubling the 3rd of a Chord, Review of Keys
• Rolled Chord
• Key of Ab
• Relative Minor
• Transposing to the Parallel Minor
• Hymn Arrangement in the Style of Mendelssohn, Use of Major/Minor
• The Same Text to Two Different Hymn Tunes
• Hymn Arrangement in the Style of Debussy
• Variation on the Broken Chord Accompaniment
• Christmas Duet
• Motif Used as Introduction and Ending
• Demonstrates the Use of the II⁷ Chord
• Key of E, Use of the 7th in the Bass Line
• Suspensions, Sequencing, Easter
• Introductory Melody Used to Set the Mood of the Hymn
• Use of Motif for Introduction, Modulation and Ending

Musical Selections: Safe in the Arms of Jesus • At Calvary • When He Cometh •  Blest Be the Tie That Binds • Faith Is the Victory • All Hail the Power • Away in a Manger • Revive Us Again •  Showers of Blessing • We've a Story to Tell • Amazing Grace • Jesus, Savior Pilot Me • He Hideth My Soul • Thanksgiving Medley • I Know Whom I Have Believed •  Jesus Paid It All • Let Us Break Bread Together • O Worship the King • Blessed Be the Name • Rise Now, Oh Shepherds • Faith of Our Fathers • Work for the Night Is Coming • The Solid Rock • Majestic Sweetness • O for a Thousand Tongues • My Jesus, I Love Thee • Praise Him! Praise Him! • Good Christian Men, Rejoice! • Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior • Holy, Holy, Holy • O Jesus, Thou Art Standing • Christ, the Lord, Is Risen Today • I Need Thee Every Hour • The Cleansing Wave