Favorite Songs of Praise: Piano Acc. Book

These arrangements capture the heartfelt, singable quality that makes contemporary Christian praise music accessible and moving. Each accompaniment flows naturally under the melody, creating a warm harmonic foundation that lets the spiritual intention of the text shine through.

This book serves pianists accompanying contemporary Christian worship settings, whether in church services, school chapels, or youth group events. It works equally well for accompanists supporting soloists, duets, or small instrumental ensembles at the intermediate level.

• Balance the accompaniment texture with the soloist's volume; these arrangements often feature gentle rhythmic figures that should breathe rather than drive.
• Experiment with pedal use to enhance harmonic resonance without muddying the clarity of the right-hand melody.
• When accompanying multiple instruments, anchor steady quarter-note or half-note pulse in the left hand to give ensemble members a reliable rhythmic foundation.

Feature individual songs as offertory accompaniments during worship services, or program several selections back-to-back as a thematic set for a concert or assembly. These pieces also work beautifully in a service learning context where student accompanists can support both vocal and instrumental soloists.

• Reading and accompanying contemporary harmonic language (extended chords, modal interchange)
• Balancing accompaniment texture with solo instrumentation
• Sight-reading flexibility to accommodate different instrumentation combinations
• Pedal technique for tonal depth without harmonic cloudiness
• Stylistic sensitivity to phrase shape and dynamic contour in contemporary Christian idiom