These twenty hymns for the beginning piano student are arranged in the easiest position, with both thumbs on middle C. There are some simple harmony and contrary motion, and the smallest rhythmic unit is an eighth note. As students progress through the book, the pieces start to use accidentals, which are written in as needed rather than in a key signature. Gradually, they are introduced to stretches and crossovers, key signatures up to three flats, and time signatures other than 4/4. Lyrics are included. Recommended for hymn playing by the Federation of Music Clubs.
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (Martin Luther, arr. Gail Smith)
Alleluia (traditional, arr. Gail Smith)
Amazing Grace (traditional American melody, arr. Gail Smith)
America the Beautiful (Samuel A. Ward, arr. Gail Smith)
Blest Be the Tie That Binds (Lowell Mason, arr. Gail Smith)
Come, Thou Almighty King (Felice de Giardini, arr. Gail Smith)
Crown Him with Many Crowns (George J. Elvey, arr. Gail Smith)
Doxology (Louis Bourgeios, arr. Gail Smith)
Fairest Lord Jesus (Crusader's hymn, arr. Gail Smith)
For the Beauty of the Earth (William H. Monk, arr. Gail Smith)
Holy, Holy, Holy (John B. Dykes, arr. Gail Smith)
Jesus Loves Me (William Bradbury, arr. Gail Smith)
Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross (William H. Doane, arr. Gail Smith)
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (Ludwig van Beethoven, arr. Gail Smith)
My Faith Looks Up to Thee (Lowell Mason, arr. Gail Smith)
My Jesus, I Love Thee (A. J. Gordon, arr. Gail Smith)
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (Lowell Mason, arr. Gail Smith)
O God, Our Help in Ages Past (William Croft, arr. Gail Smith)
Prayer for Protection (Gail Smith)
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (Lowell Mason, arr. Gail Smith)
Alleluia (traditional, arr. Gail Smith)
Amazing Grace (traditional American melody, arr. Gail Smith)
America the Beautiful (Samuel A. Ward, arr. Gail Smith)
Blest Be the Tie That Binds (Lowell Mason, arr. Gail Smith)
Come, Thou Almighty King (Felice de Giardini, arr. Gail Smith)
Crown Him with Many Crowns (George J. Elvey, arr. Gail Smith)
Doxology (Louis Bourgeios, arr. Gail Smith)
Fairest Lord Jesus (Crusader's hymn, arr. Gail Smith)
For the Beauty of the Earth (William H. Monk, arr. Gail Smith)
Holy, Holy, Holy (John B. Dykes, arr. Gail Smith)
Jesus Loves Me (William Bradbury, arr. Gail Smith)
Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross (William H. Doane, arr. Gail Smith)
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (Ludwig van Beethoven, arr. Gail Smith)
My Faith Looks Up to Thee (Lowell Mason, arr. Gail Smith)
My Jesus, I Love Thee (A. J. Gordon, arr. Gail Smith)
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (Lowell Mason, arr. Gail Smith)
O God, Our Help in Ages Past (William Croft, arr. Gail Smith)
Prayer for Protection (Gail Smith)
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (Lowell Mason, arr. Gail Smith)
| Arrangement | Piano |
| Genres | Sacred |
| Year of publishing | 2013-01-11 15:23:00 |
| Format | Instrumental Album |
| Level | 1 |
| NumberOfPages | 24 |
| Media | Sheet Music |
| Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
| Contributors | Smith, Gail (Arranger) |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9780786668823 |
| UPC | 796279090599 |