I Want To Follow You: E-Z Play Today

This piece captures the earnest simplicity that makes sacred music meaningful in a teaching context. Keaggy's melodic writing invites pianists to focus on expressive phrasing rather than technical flash, creating space for genuine musical communication from the first page.

The piece unfolds with quiet conviction and directness. Its straightforward harmonic language and clear melodic line create an intimate quality, inviting the performer and listener into a moment of genuine devotion rather than elaborate display.

This arrangement suits pianists working through intermediate repertoire who want to develop their ability to accompany singers or perform as solo pieces in worship contexts. It is also valuable for music students seeking accessible sacred repertoire that emphasizes musicality over technical difficulty.

• Balance the melody with supporting harmonies; the accompaniment should never overshadow the vocal line if this is performed with a singer.
• Shape the phrases around the text's natural breathing points rather than mechanical phrasing marks.
• Explore dynamic contrast between verse sections and any structural peaks; restraint in softer passages often strengthens the overall impact.

Include this in a Sunday service or chapel program as a solo piano meditation, or pair it with a vocalist for a more traditional hymn-like presentation. Its three-page length makes it well suited for opening or closing segments where brevity and focus serve the overall program flow.

• Playing sustained accompaniment patterns while maintaining independence of melody
• Shaping phrases in sacred music with attention to textual meaning
• Accompanying a melodic line with appropriate dynamic balance
• Reading and interpreting expressive markings in contemporary worship music