| Liturgical Guitarist |
TIPS (Performance Ideas)
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Even though the majority of the hymns are in C major, try
avoid playing more than two consecutive songs in the
same key. You might even resort to using a capo to alter
the key.
Artistically vary the tempo and volume.
Remember, melody is louder than bass, which is louder
than the inner voices. DON’T try to sound like the
computerized version—feel the music!
I like a flowing, musical sound, but, as Bobby Fisher once
pointed out, I occasionally overdo the eighth notes.
Consider these arrangements as sketches and feel free
to drop or add notes to best suit your style or ability.
These arrangements are also suitable as simple,
Carcassi-like exercises for classical guitar students
interested in playing at church. In fact, the first
arrangements were written at the request of one of my
students who heard me playing at Mass.
| I am not much of a self-promoter, but the Mass Preludes CD is a good source for performance ideas. It is a definite improvement over the computerized version and it helps to offset my costs for this website. Plus, its not bad listening, either. |
| You'll find individualized performance notes for each arrangement, just below the sheet music. |
| You might find some of the lessons and easy pieces I made for my Schola Cantorum class helpful if you are a beginner. These are also freely available online. |
| My fingerings aren't the only way, but I try to make sure they give you the easiest, most efficient way to play each piece. |
| Liturgical Guitarist's Hymnal (LGH) |