Guthrie: Harmonizations Vol. 2 - General Hymns II is currently unavailable

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Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.547942 Composed by James M. Guthrie. Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 27 pages. Jmsgu3 #3088033. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.547942). These re-harmonizations are to replace the final verse of a hymn.Volume 2 Contents:Abbott's LeighAureliaColumbia, the Gem of the OceanCwm RhonddaDown AmpneyDuke StreetEin feste BurgGrosser GottHymn to JoyLauda animaLeoniLobe den HerrenMaternaMoscowNiceaNun danket alle GottPaderborn RosedaleSt. DenioWachet aufGott sei DankDarwall's 148thMelcombeEastviewSt. AnneAmericaFoundationOld 100thAmazing GraceSicilian MarinersWinchester NewRegent SquareRe-harmonizing the final verse of a hymn is a traditional practice that serves a few purposes. It unveils a musical "descant" or embellishment built over the previous verses. The final verse allows for more elaborate harmonies and accompaniment that would be too distracting if introduced earlier. It provides musical interest and variety, especially for longer hymns where the same harmonies would become monotonous. Re-harmonizing the final verse with new chords and voicings can renew the congregation's engagement with the familiar text. It musically underscores the climax or culmination of the hymn text's message or narrative. The different harmonies in the last verse highlight and bring out different emotional expressions of the lyrics. It communicates that the glory of God is not confined to one musical setting, allowing for creative expressions while still preserving the hymn's essence. So, in summary, re-harmonizing the final verse is a long-standing tradition that serves to unveil a musical climax, provide variety, underscore the text's meaning, and demonstrate that God's praise can take new musical forms. This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of popular titles and original compositions from a variety of voices and backgrounds. The length, difficulty, and retail pricing are determined solely by the discretion of the person who arranged or composed it. About Digital Downloads Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music, you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and you don’t have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play! PLEASE NOTE: Your Digital Download will have a watermark at the bottom of each page that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are only authorized to print the number of copies that you have purchased. You may not digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).