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Put Your Hand In The Hand: E-Z Play Today

As performed by Ocean

Item: 35-DS00450088

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 3
SKU: 35-DS00450088

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About the Artist: Ocean

Ocean is a Canadian rock and folk artist whose work bridges commercial accessibility and genuine emotional depth. Best known for this 1971 spiritual anthem, Ocean brought a distinctive warmth to the intersection of rock, gospel, and folk sensibilities that defined the era's crossover appeal.

Why we love this

This arrangement captures the song's universal message of faith and connection without requiring elaborate production or advanced technique. The accessible voicing and straightforward progression make it ideal for students building confidence while working with material that carries real emotional substance.

What to expect

Warm and grounded, with the gentle confidence of a hand extended in genuine kindness. The song settles into your hands like a familiar hymn, inviting steady presence rather than flashy display.

Who it's for

Pianists seeking repertoire that combines spiritual sincerity with stylistic accessibility. Works equally well for students developing interpretive skills or for sacred music settings where authenticity matters.

How to get the most out of it

  • Let the melody breathe in the verses; resist the urge to rush even when the accompaniment pattern feels steady.
  • Color the gospel-influenced chord movement by listening to how the harmonies shift beneath the melody line.
  • Balance hands carefully so the vocal line remains the focal point rather than the rhythmic accompaniment.

How to use it

Pair this with other faith-based repertoire in a chapel service or community concert context. Its three pages make it manageable for students still building stamina, while its cross-genre appeal works in programs mixing classical and popular traditions.

Skills your students will build

  • Legato pedal control in sustained passages
  • Balance between melody and accompaniment in a folk-influenced texture
  • Interpreting gospel harmonic movement
  • Phrase shaping without relying on dynamic extremes

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