My First Hymnal: Accompaniment Edition
Choir - Sheet Music

The complete hymns of My First Hymnal in arrangements carefully prepared by Elizabeth J. Grimpo for the beginning pianist. This collection of more than fifty easy hymn settings includes numerous children's favorites as well as many of the best-loved hymns of the Church. Organized according to My First Hymnal, this is not a graded lesson book, but a perfect supplement to any piano method course. It provides an opportunity for the piano student to participate in the musical life of the classroom, Sunday School, home, and church.

• Large notes for easier reading
• Finger numbers help smaller hands and encourage proper technique
• First stanza of every hymn included
• Phrase marks to emphasize proper accompanying technique
• Helps teach note reading on the grand staff
• An ideal book for teaching simple rhythms, canon, form, patterns
• Lays a solid foundation for good musicianship
• Simple, yet artful settings appeal to piano players of all ages

• Black and white illustrations present the seasons and symbols of the Church Year
• Wire-O binding ensures pages will lie flat on the music stand
• 88 pages

Dr. Elizabeth J. Grimpo is assistant professor of music at Concordia University Nebraska where she teaches piano, aural skills, and music appreciation. She holds degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Concordia University Chicago.