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Basic Piano Library Hymn Books

For those who are particularly motivated by sacred music, the Hymn Books contain some of the world's most famous Christian hymns and are perfect for the student who enjoys playing liturgical pieces. Hymns are always appropriate for gatherings with family and friends, as well as for public performance at church functions and these books will provide many hours of musical enjoyment that will result in improvement in the performance of music of all types. 

Each Hymn Book correlates page-by-page with the Basic Piano Lesson Books, and Hymn Book 1, and much of Hymn Book 2-3 allow for Carolyne to play duet with your child as they are learning.  

You are welcome to purchase any of these additional books and Carolyne will then incorporate them into your child's lesson.

By Level 4, students will progress to playing original versions of worship pieces.

Hymn Book Complete 1 (1A and 1B Combined)

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Alfred's Basic Piano Library:
​Hymn Book Complete 1 (1A/1B)
This book is a compilation of Level 1A and Level 1B Hymn Books.

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Skill Level
  • Basic Course Lesson Book:  
    ​begin after page 18

Method Concepts
  • Introduction to playing
  • Keyboard orientation
  • Finger number recognition
  • White Keys
  • Middle C Position
  • The Staff
  • The Bass Clef
  • The Treble Clef
  • The Grand Staff
  • Melodic and harmonic intervals:
    2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
  • G Position
  • Legato
  • Sharps / F#
  • Flats / Bb
  • Staccato
  • Incomplete measures
  • Tempo markings
  • Eighth notes and rests
  • Damper pedal
  • Half steps and whole steps
  • Major scale
  • Tetrachords

Hymns, which Carolyne will play as a duet along with your child, include:
  • Abide with Me
  • All Through the Night
  • Amazing Grace
  • Crown Him with Many Crowns
  • Evening Prayer
  • Faith of Our Fathers
  • Father, in Thy Mysterious Presence
  • For the Beauty of the Earth
  • Forest Green
  • Gentle Jesus, Meek and Mild
  • God Is So Good
  • Holy Bible, Book Divine
  • Holy Spirit, Hear Us
  • How Great Thou Art
  • I Am Bound for the Promised Land
  • I Surrender All
  • Jesus, Lord of Glory
  • Jesus, Lover of My Soul
  • Jesus Loves Me!
  • O Give Thanks to the Lord
  • Oh, How I Love Jesus!
  • Oh, Worship the King
  • Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
  • Sun of My Soul
  • That Will Be Glory!
  • Winds Through the Olive Trees
  • Wonderful Words of Life
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48 pages
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​Retail Price: $9

Hymn Book Complete 2 and 3 (Combined)

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Alfred's Basic Piano Library:
​Hymn Book Complete 2 & 3
This book is a compilation of Level 2 and Level 3 Hymn Books.

Method Concepts
  • Dotted half notes, dotted quarter notes
  • Melodic and harmonic intervals:
    6ths, 7ths and octaves
  • Crossing two over one
  • Scales
  • Triads, primary chords, blocked and broken chords
  • Overlapping pedal
  • 3/8 and 6/8 time signatures
  • Primary triads in Major and Minor keys
  • Passing one under two / one under three
  • Major scales in contrary motion
  • Chromatic scale
  • Minor scale
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Hymns, many of which Carolyne will play as a duet along with your child, include:
  • A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
  • Almost Persuaded
  • Blessed Assurance
  • Break Thou the Bread of Life
  • Come, Thou Almighty King
  • Fight the Good Fight
  • Give Me That Old-Time Religion
  • God Will Take Care of You
  • He Leadeth Me
  • Holy, Holy, Holy
  • I Am Bound for the Promised Land
  • I Am Resolved
  • Jesus Calls Us
  • Jesus Shall Reign
  • Joy, Joy, Joy
  • Just a Closer Walk with Thee
  • Just As I Am
  • More Love to Thee
  • My Faith Looks Up to Thee
  • Near the Cross
  • Onward, Christian Soldiers
  • Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
  • Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
  • Softly and Tenderly
  • Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus
  • The Wayfaring Stranger
  • We Gather Together
  • What a Friend
  • What Wondrous Love
  • When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
​
48 pages
​

​View sample
​Retail Price: $9

West Essex Piano


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973-464-7456

Email

Carolyne@WestEssexPiano.com
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Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell, Roseland, Verona, West Caldwell as well as the surrounding towns
  • Home
    • About Carolyne Volpe Curley >
      • Testimonials
    • About Alfred's Piano Methods
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Programs
    • Little Mozarts >
      • Required Study Material: >
        • Little Mozarts Lesson Books
        • Notespeller & Sight-Play Books
      • Lesson Material: >
        • Beethoven Bear and Mozart Mouse
        • Character Solo Sheets
        • Flash Cards
        • Music Discovery Books
        • Music Workbooks
      • Optional Study Material: >
        • Christmas Fun!
        • Perform the Nutcracker
        • Pop Books
        • Recital Books
        • Sacred Books
    • Young Beginners Prep Course >
      • Required Study Material: >
        • Prep Lesson Books
        • Notespeller Books
        • Technic Books
      • Lesson Material: >
        • Activity & Ear Training Books
        • Composition Books
        • Flash Cards
        • Musical Concepts Books
        • Solo Books
        • Theory Books
      • Optional Study Material: >
        • Classical and Folk >
          • Classic Themes
          • Recital Books
          • Repertoire Books
        • Christmas >
          • Christmas Joy!
          • Merry Christmas!
          • Top Hits! Christmas
        • Jazz / Rock >
          • Jazz / Rock Lesson
          • Jazz/Rock Improvisation
          • Jazz/Rock Performance
        • Patriotic
        • Popular >
          • Popular Hits
          • Top Hits!
        • Sacred >
          • Hymn Books
          • Praise Hits
          • Sacred Solos
    • Beginners >
      • Required Study Material: >
        • Basic Piano Lesson Books
        • Fun with Modes - Level 3
        • Notespeller Books
        • Technic Books
      • Lesson Material: >
        • Composition Books
        • Ear Training Books
        • Flash Cards
        • Musical Concepts Books
        • Sight Reading Books
        • Theory Books
      • Optional Study Material: >
        • Classical and Folk >
          • Classic Themes
          • Recital Books
          • Repertoire Books
        • Christmas >
          • Merry Christmas!
          • Top Hits! Christmas
        • Jazz / Rock >
          • Jazz / Rock Lesson
          • Jazz/Rock Improvisation
          • Jazz/Rock Performance
        • Patriotic
        • Popular >
          • Popular Hits
          • Top Hits!
        • Sacred >
          • Hymn Books
          • Praise Hits
  • Pricing
  • Contact
  • Musical Thoughts