Praising God with piano and choral music
Subtitle: integrating our spirits and techniques
By: by David Oi-Yee Wong = Qin yun he he chang zan mei : ling xing yu ji shu de jie he / Huang Aiyi
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: David Oi-Yee Wong
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Hong Kong; Tien Dao Publishing House
Language: eng
Number of pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9789622088771
Subjects: Choral singing; Ministers of music; Music; Instruction and study; Choral conducting; Christianity
Other titles: Qin yun he he chang zan mei
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 81-84).
Table of contents: title: The spirit and joy of church music : worshipping, praising and serving together; title: The nature of piano playing and singing; title: Getting started : basic preparations and precautions. Equipments needed ; The environment ; Your conditions ; Prerequisites & main steps in playing the piano : summary ; Piano playing and singing manners ; Regular practices and knowledge of basic music structure ; Other means to equip yourself; title: Applying the basic techniques to piano playing and singing. A closer look at the musical notations & terms ; Improvisations or impromptu playing ; Playing solo pieces in church services ; Piano accompaniments : methods & styles ; Piano duets; title: Notes on other keyboard instruments; title: Voice praises : choir/team and congregation singing. General background ; Choir/team singing : collaboration and unity of all actors ; Congregation singing; title: Conclusion and recommendations (summary); title: Review of subjects/aspects covered; title: App. 1. The main scales and key signatures; title: App. 2. List of main chords (triads and sevenths); title: App. 3. Glossary of musical terms and notations; title: App. 4. Brief notes on main musical forms playable on the piano; title: App. 5. Brief notes on the musical periods and their music; title: App. 6. Examples of varying choral arrangement and piano accompaniment styles. Easter medley ; When I survey the wondrous cross; title: App. 7. Brief notes on other non-keyboard instruments and their usage in worship and other services; title: App. 8. Suggested vocalization, aural and sight-singing exercises; title: App. 9. Basic hand signals (beat counts) for conducting.