More Favorite Songs of Praise: Piano Acc. Book

Michael Lawrence's selections feel curated by someone who understands what actually moves congregations and audiences. The arrangements sit comfortably at grades 2.5-3, which means pianists can focus on the beauty of these well-loved songs rather than wrestling with technique. Every title here has proven its staying power in worship settings, so you're not taking a programming risk.

These are songs built on conviction and joy, and Lawrence's arrangements honor that emotional core. You'll find accessible harmonic language paired with melodic lines that soar, creating a sound that feels both intimate and celebratory.

Pianists in church settings who accompany singers, small instrumental ensembles, or lead worship from the keyboard will find these arrangements immediately useful. Anyone playing contemporary Christian material at the intermediate level will appreciate arrangements that are straightforward to prepare but musically substantial.

• Balance the melody line with accompaniment texture. These arrangements support singers or ensemble players without drowning them out, so let the piano layer complement rather than compete.
• Lean into the hymnic quality of pieces like 'How Great Thou Art' and 'Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)' by giving them room to breathe between phrases.
• When accompanying vocalists or instrumentalists, adjust your dynamic response based on their volume and phrasing; these arrangements are flexible enough to follow a soloist's natural interpretation.
• Pay attention to the harmonic color in contemporary arrangements like 'Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord' and 'You're Worthy of My Praise.' The chord voicings carry the emotional weight.

Use this book as your primary accompaniment resource for congregational singing, special music presentations, or instrumental ensemble performances in a worship context. The flexible instrumentation means a single arrangement can adapt to whatever combination of musicians you have available on any given Sunday.

• Reading and executing contemporary worship chord voicings
• Accompanying singers and instrumentalists with musical responsiveness
• Interpreting arrangements that blend hymnic and contemporary idioms
• Managing ensemble balance when playing as part of a flexible instrumentation group