Favorite Easter Hymns for Kids (Volume 1)
is a collection of easy, two-hand piano arrangements of five popular hymns. Though written for children, it is appropriate for any beginner regardless of age. Volume One includes these hymns arranged for the early/late beginner:
"All Hail the Power of Jesus Name"
"Crown Him With Many Crowns"
"Low in the Grave (He Arose)"
"Christ the Lord is Risen Today"
"Jesus Christ is Risen Today"
Each
Favorite Hymns for Kids
book includes:
Piano Arrangements
Enlarged music score-two pages per hymn
Verse one of each hymn, additional marks including introduction, refrain, playing both hands up one octave and final "Amen" ending
Measure numbers (circled) at the beginning of each music scoreline
Finger number recommendations above or below notes for both hands. Arrows above or below finger numbers alert students of changing finger positions
Student Hymn Worksheets
Questions on hymn name, tune name, hymn meter, key, and time signatures
Music practice checklist and keyboard graphic
Additional hymn verses
Rhythm Worksheets
Answer boxes under music notes for the student to write and count rhythms
Other Features
Combining simple arrangements, instructions on how to "read" a hymn, and music theory,
is a proven method to train beginner students not only how to play the hymns on the piano, but also to develop a love for hymns and learn the great truths of the Christian faith.
"As a teacher, hymn writer, and one who has played the hymns for my church for nearly 30 years, I have learned what works - what kind of arrangements beginner students can read, understand, and actually learn to play. I have tested these hymns with my students, and they love them!"
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book series, or our other products, and to download 10 sample pages of
, please visit www.PraiseNotes.com.
Piano arrangement marks reference sheet - an example of how to use piano arrangement marks
Rhythm worksheet reference sheet - rhythm examples of how to count and write rhythms
Hymn and rhythm worksheet answer keys
Glossary - over 40 hymn, music terms and symbols including the following:
Time Signatures
Hymn Terms
Music Terms and Symbols
Rhythm and Note Values
Measures
Key Signatures and Scales