Hymns Re-Harmonized - Keepsake Edition: Piano Solo (Sacred Folio) [Spiral-bound] Review

This book includes 110 traditional hymns. It is a combination of her three other volumes, plus a few extra hymns. On the left-hand page she gives the traditional score for each hymn, and on the right-hand page she gives her own "re-harmonization." Generally she uses minor and dissident chords to make each hymn sound unique. Some arrangements are better than others, but overall, I mostly use it to get ideas. I would never use her "rendition" for congregational singing, but it is fine for a prelude, postlude, offertory, or maybe for a special number.

I gave it three stars, but mostly that is because it isn't exactly my style. The re-harmonizations are more along the lines of modern music, while I prefer the Baroque, Classical, and early Romantic Eras. I personally think money is better spent with one of Classical Hymns or Hymns with a Classical Touch for postludes and preludes.

A Nice addition to the book is the different resources in the back including modulations for most common keys.

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Product Description:
Following the popular format of the previous Hymns Re-Harmonized and More Hymns Re-Harmonized folios, Carol Tornquist delivers yet another treasure with this keepsake edition. Dressing traditional hymns with fresh new harmonies, the unique format is convenient for accompanists: the traditional hymn-style harmonization appears on the left hand pages, with optional instrumental transitions and last verse harmonization on the right. This incredible user-friendly resource is packed with 244 pages, including arrangements from both original folios plus 12 brand new bonus arrangements for a total of 110 well-known hymns! Chord symbols are used throughout to encourage improvisation - plus the optional addition of guitar/bass to the keyboard accompaniments. Also included is information on standard chord symbols used in contemporary instrumental music.

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