Author: Parley L. BelnapPublisher:
ISBN: 9780877474180
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Hymn Studies for Organists
Author: Parley L. BelnapPublisher:
ISBN: 9780877474180
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Manual on Hymn Playing
Author: David HellerPublisher: GIA Publications
ISBN: 9780941050319
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
An Organist's Guide to Resources for the Hymnal 1982
Author: Dennis SchmidtPublisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 9780898691924
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
A listing of organ settings, descants, and alternative harmonizations for the tunes of The Hymnal 1982 along with their publishers, volume location in a multi-volume work, or selection location in a collection, and level of difficulty. This book does not contain the music itself. The listings in this volume are of those titles published since the compilation of Volume I.
A Catholic Organist's Guide to Playing Hymns
Author: Noel Jones,Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781516977932
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Most organists learn to play hymns by opening the hymnbook and playing. Without any lessons. It's very rare for an organ student to have as part of their weekly assignment preparation of a hymn to be played at the next lesson. It is also rare for a church organist to have the luxury of having time, the money to pay and access to a fine organ teacher. The techniques used in playing a hymn are the same as used in the playing of Bach organ works. However, there are additional challenges, challenges that become difficult as organists are not playing from organ music, but from hymnbooks that are published for singing, not for playing the organ. Simple techniques used in this book make it possible for an organist to interpret how to play effectively from a hymnbook. But the music in hymnbooks is not written to be played, but instead to be sung. Why aren't hymnbooks more organist-friendly? Johann Sebastian Bach composed 354 arrangements of hymntunes, in four parts, for singing. These 354 hymns are still studied today by theory students. They are excellent examples of four part composition. With four parts being sung against each other, subtle harmonies are possible. Hymns in today's hymnals are still presented in the 4-part style introduced by Bach. Most organ teaching methods approach hymn playing by putting the student to work playing 4-part hymns, with little or no introduction or training. "Four parts" means that four independent melodies are played against each other at the same time. Hymnplaying in four parts is on the same level of difficulty as playing Bach Preludes in four parts. Bach did not compose the 354 hymns in four parts as teaching materials for organists. They were written for singers to sing. They were not intended for basic study by an organist wanting to master the art of hymn playing at the organ. Four part hymn playing is tricky, if not downright difficult. While pianos have a sustain pedal, there is none on the organ. Organists have to hold down all four notes (chord) being played, and develop skills to move smoothly to the next four notes to be played. Some notes are held, requiring pivoting or substituting another finger to free up a finger to reach a new note. It's like watching a many-legged spider maneuvering around the keyboard. We are confident that you will find this book useful. There is much to be said in favor of playing hymns in three parts. We've surveyed music directors, and an overwhelming number agree that they would rather hear an organist play three part hymns with confidence, than hear an organist struggle while trying to play in four parts out of the hymnal. The key to playing hymns successfully is learning how to adapt what is on the hymnal page to the organ. That's what this book is all about, overcoming the fact that hymnals are for singers, not for organists.
The Organist and Hymn Playing
Author: Austin Cole LovelacePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Hymn playing is the foundation of any organist's education, for it is the most important part of one's ministry. Here are principles and suggestions that will enable the church organist to become more proficient at leading a congregation in worship through the playing of hymns.
Ancient and Modern Organ Edition
Author: Tim RufferPublisher: Canterbury Press Norwich
ISBN: 9781848257030
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The world's most famous hymn book has been completely revised and now offers the broadest ever range of traditional hymns and modern compositions, from the Psalms to John Bell, Bernadette Farrell and Stuart Townend. Its 847 items have been specially selected for their singability, theological richness and relevance. Organ edition. 2 volume set.
Hymns
Author: James R. SyndorPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Commissioned by The Executive Committee, The Hymn Society of America, and The Skills and Resources Committee, The American Guild of Organists.
Hymn Playing
Author: Stuart ForsterPublisher: Morningstar Music Publishers
ISBN: 9780944529607
Category : Hymns
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Playing hymns on the organ is a centuries-old tradition that has been passed down largely through osmosis and guesswork. To address a growing need for more explicit instruction, Forster surveys available resources about hymn playing, and then launches a discussion expounding twenty vital aspects encompassing the art of hymn playing. To equip the organist with a palette of tools for every occasion, he has amassed the expertise of eleven leaders in the world of hymn playing. The panel considers everything from learning and teaching hymns through the instruments and people involved in growing a community of engaged singers within a congregation. The character and artistry of the participants is revealed through frank anecdotes from their collective 300+ years of experience. Here, we learn from David Cherwien, Mark Dwyer, David Erwin, John Ferguson, Peter Jewkes, Stephen Loher, Walden Moore, Bruce Neswick, John Scott, Jeffrey Smith, and Tom Whittemore [Publisher description]
A Catholic Organist's Book of Hymns
Author: Noel JonesPublisher:
ISBN: 9781533414915
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
This is part of the VERDIN Catholic Organist's Series.
Complete organ method
Author: John StainerPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486430799
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
This classic method for beginners provides a brief history of the instrument, an explanation of organ construction, a discussion of the various stops and their management, a section devoted to practical study, and several pieces.