Mark Hayes: Jazz Hymns for the Intermediate Pianist by Mark Hayes Piano Solo - Sheet Music

Anonymous

Nov 7, 2020

These are beautiful and gratifuying arrangements. I am a professional pianist and have enjoyed using these in church. They are tasteful, sonorous, and fun to play. I would say, however, that these may be more advanced than Intermediate, and even if they are not incredibly difficult, it takes a very good pianist and musician to do these arrangements justice.

Sonja

Jul 28, 2019

At first I didn't like the music arrangements in the book, but after playing them for a time they began to grow on me. This book, for me, was a challenge but well worth the time and effort.

Roland J.

Apr 25, 2018

Finely written and effective for intermediate pianists.

Marlene

Oct 8, 2017

This is my initial introduction to this arranger. I like his style & rhythms. There's a flow to his arrangements. But while he could add a few more jazz chords, I'm learning to improvise on my own! I'm happy with his music & recommend it to others.

Pickle L.

Jun 11, 2017

He's done it again. THANK YOU, Mark!!! Beautiful twist to old hymns. I thoroughly worship the Lord through my fingers with these not-too difficult arrangements.

Anonymous

Mar 21, 2017

Easy to read and fun to play. Very useful for playing when congregations recognize the tune, but may shy away from too much jazz!

Laurie

Aug 4, 2015

Love this book, pieces have a real jazz feel, not just a few grace notes to make it sound jazzy, pieces are not too difficult and not too easy, great variety in tempos and rhythms. best arrangement of Peace Like a River I've ever found. this book is a great choice for your collection!

Jason

Mar 12, 2014

Love this arrangement which is very hard to come by at south east asia. Many thanks to Sheet music plus which have arranged the air express to deliver this book to my doorstep at Malaysia.

Anonymous

Feb 15, 2013

What a find! I've never looked into jazz for hymns, but a friend said I should try this style. My first fav was This Little Light Of Mine, but I've also enjoyed the Children's songs medly.All the tips given are very helpful. It is especially nice to be able to listen to samples of these arrangements. Thanks, Mark, for the help in stretching my comfort zone & these old fingers!

Orange B.

Sep 9, 2012

I am really enjoying this book. The pieces are easy to work up, fun to play, and fun to listen to. I get loads of smiles and compliments at church when I use these pieces for preludes and offertories. My congregation just loves this music and so do I. The jazz styles are varied, e.g., spiritual and bossa nova.

Anonymous

Sep 9, 2012

I have about everthing Hayes has written for piano which is saying alot. This is one of my favorite books. There's a piece in this book called Here's One that will melt your socks.

Yokedoknow

Aug 26, 2012

So much fun to play...I can't wait until my next turn at the piano at church! Challenging enough, but just like everything of Mark Hayes, brilliant and extremely artful...love it!

Anonymous

Aug 18, 2012

I am enjoying playing this music by Mark Hayes. I have always loved his arrangements. Some of the books I have are difficult, but this one is a little easier for me to play. Thank you for carrying his music.

Mrb7149

Aug 16, 2012

Mark Hayes has delivered another wonderful compilation of fun-to-play and fun to listen to music for the intermediate pianist. I highly recommend this book!

Anonymous

Apr 13, 2012

Awesome book! Especially like This Little Light of Mine!

Bonnie

Jan 11, 2012

I absolutely love this book and haven't quit playing it since receiving it for a Christmas gift. I can play every song in it and really like the arrangements. My husband even asks me what I'm playing. People at church like the music too.

Anonymous

Jul 22, 2011

Great book-- many great arrangements that suitable for preludes, communion time, postludes-- or just for personal enjoyment.Thank you Mark Hayes!

Anonymous

Jun 3, 2011

Thank you, Mark, for another great intermediate book! These arrangements are so much fun to play. I've never played a lot of jazz. I tend to look for more mellow, intropective hymn arrangements for preludes and offertories. But, I'm going to wake up my congregation with a few of these songs. Not too hard to master and all of the chords fit in my small hands. Mark Hayes continues to be my all-time favorite arranger!

Anonymous

Mar 8, 2011

I purchased this volume immediately when it became available, without even looking at it, knowing the quality of Mark Hayes arrangements. Very pleased!! The jazz style I love to play and my congregation enjoys, but easy enough that a fairly advanced pianist should need only minimal practice. Rare to find music this well written, interesting, and innovative in the intermediate difficulty category. Particularly love the arrangements of traditional spirituals. All pianists are happy to find music that sounds more difficult than it is, and fun to play! Five stars!