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Hymn playing…not so simple

November 19, 2013

Sooner or later, I teach all my organ students how to play four-part hymns. Contrary to what the average person in the pew may think, it’s not so easy for beginning organ students to play hymns on the organ. The top three voices (soprano, alto and tenor) are played on the manuals (with the hands)… Read More Hymn playing…not so simple

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