Even the simplest arrangements I found were many pages long, and I didn't want to be turning pages during a funeral service, the way I would if I tried to read the music rather than memorize it. Naturally, I had only a few days' notice, so I wasn't going to learn and memorize complex arrangements, no matter how beautiful they were. Recently, I was asked to play during several funerals, with the request being to "just play some hymns." When I began looking for material, I found a wealth of wonderful arrangements for fingerstyle guitar, but none of them were going to work for me in this situation. From the author's Introduction: This book grew out of a need. Recordings of all hymns are available as a free download. In addition to the hymn arrangements, the book includes tips and suggestions on adding your own introductions and endings as well as improvising variations.
What I decided I needed was a type of book known as a "fake book" in jazz circles - but for hymns - and designed for solo fingerstyle guitar. My solution forms the basis of this book - my own arrangements that are simple, almost "sketches" of an arrangement. Uncomplicated, melodic arrangements would be a plus. I just needed to play appropriate music for the occasion that helped set the mood and that didn't detract from the service.
They are ideal for playing at the start or conclusion of any service, as musical interludes during prayer time, Offertory, or Scripture reading, or for simply enjoying at home. Beautifully suited for solo guitar, these selections also work perfectly with a congregation or instrumental group. Chorus: D A G D Thank you oh my Father.Classic Praise and Worship Solos Book Review:Enhance any praise and worship service with these flexible fingerstyle arrangements of classic hymns. Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Oh for sinners slain. Hymns: Abide With Me Amazing Grace A Mighty Fortress is Our God Be Thou My Vision Blessed Assurance Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Fairest Lord Jesus Faith of Our Fathers For the Beauty of the Earth He Leadeth Me Holy, Holy, Holy I Have Decided to Follow Jesus In the Garden Jesus Loves Me Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross Just As I Am Love Lifted Me Praise Him, Praise Him Sweet Hour of Prayer The Old Rugged Cross This is My Father's World Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder What a Friend We Have in Jesus Whispering HopeVerse 2: Jesus my redeemer, Name above all names. I wanted a bit more than that - basically easily-playable arrangements with no complicated parts, and designed to be extended on the fly.
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