Hymn playing on the organ or piano
Learn to play hymns on piano and organ with London musician Ben! This course guides you through hymn playing techniques. Beginner-friendly.
Course Content
Hymn playing on the organ or piano is an intermediate-level Skillshare course taught by Ben Lewis-Smith. It runs 24m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. 26 students have enrolled. It is a paid course, first published September 2023.
Learn to Play Hymns: A Comprehensive Guide for Organists & Pianists
Hi, I'm Ben, an organist and pianist based in London, and I'm thrilled to guide you through the art of playing hymns! This course is designed to help you confidently and beautifully lead a congregation in worship.
Here's what we'll cover:
- Leading a Congregation: Develop the skills to effectively guide musical participation during hymn singing.
- Mastering the 'Playover': Learn techniques for smooth transitions and accompaniment during hymn verses.
- Developing Your Inner Metronome: Cultivate a strong sense of timing for precise and engaging performance.
- Organ Registrations: Discover how to choose the perfect organ sounds (registrations) to enhance the hymn's mood and meaning.
- Extemporisation & Improvisation: Explore how to gracefully fill musical gaps with improvised music after a hymn.
- Final Verse Reharmonisation: Add a touch of sophistication by reharmonizing the final verse of a hymn.
- Hymn Adaptation for Piano: Learn practical methods for adapting hymns for solo piano performance.
- And much more!
Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this course will provide you with valuable techniques and insights to elevate your hymn playing. I hope you enjoy the course!
Ben, London, 2024
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