Patterns of Praise_Bk1_Pt2_E

Patterns of Praise is a series of graded hymns and Bible songs for piano. This series is designed to complement standard teaching literature and to provide easy hymn arrangements accessible to very early levels of piano knowledge. Theory writing exercises and fun theory worksheets are included. Each song also has optional Bible memory verses for students to learn. I strive to produce a logical pedagogical progression by inserting original Bible verse and Bible story songs into the flow of standard hymns and children’s sacred songs. I hope you will enjoy these new songs.

Book 1 Part 1 begins on Middle C and expands outward in Middle C Position to a one octave range of G3 to G4 . Book 1 Part 1 uses basic rhythms (whole, dotted half, half, and quarter notes), basic time signatures (2/4, 3/4, 4/4), basic dynamics (f, p, mf, crescendo), tied notes, staccato, step, skip, D.C. al Fine, repeat marks, and minimal hands together.

Book 1 Part 2 continues the progression of Bk1Pt1. Range: F3 to A4 with some C3. New concepts introduced: Eighth notes, Low Bass C, Changing fingers on one repeated note, 1st and 2nd Endings, basic flats and sharps, natural sign, Key of C, Key of F, Key of G, ritardando, accelerando, crescendo, RH thumb on D, 8va, and more hands together.

Table of Contents for Book 1 Part 2

In the Lions’ Den............................... 31

Noah Pounded............................... 32

Jesus Loves the Little Ones Like Me, Me, Me....... 33

Who Did Swallow Jonah?................. 34-35

O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing.............. 36

Praise the Lord Together......................... 37

I’m on the Rock, Hallelujah!................ 38

Love Round.................................... 39

When He Cometh....................... 40-41

Like a River Glorious....................... 42-43

The B-I-B-L-E..................................... 44

In My Father’s House........................... 45

Jesus Loves Even Me...................... 46-47

Twelve Men Went to Spy on Canaan........... 48

Praise Him, Praise Him, All Ye Little Children........... 49

Little Friends of Jesus............. 50-51

Worksheet 11 Eighth Notes in 2/4 Time......... 52

Worksheet 12 Eighth Notes in 4/4 Time............ 53

Worksheet 13 Color by Rhythm.............. 54

Worksheet 13 Anacrusis Bar Lines.......... 55

Worksheet 15 Stepping Stones Game........ 56-57

Worksheet 16 Heart Intervals............... 58

Worksheet 17 Bee Sharp.................... 59

Worksheet 18 Heavenly Rhythms............ 60

Worksheet 19 Rhythm Copying................ 61

Worksheet 20 Grape Keys................... 62

Worksheet 21 Key Signature Shapes........... 63