Mel Bay Hymns Made Easy for Piano Book 1

These twenty hymns for the beginning piano student are arranged in the easiest position, with both thumbs on middle C. There is 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 key signatures other than 4/4. Lyrics are included.Gail Smith is the author of 'Mel Bay Hymns Made Easy for Piano Book 1', published 2003 under ISBN 9780786668823 and ISBN 0786668822.