Mark Hayes: Gospel Hymns for the Intermediate Pianist

I purchased this music for myself, the piano teacher. The selections are excellent for an intermediate student to play in a concert, personal enjoyment, or even accompanying a chorus. A good mix.

It is wonderful. I am retired and play something of his every day. Since this book arrived, I’ve played through at least half of it daily for my own enjoyment. The gorgeous harmonies are typical Mark Hayes. I have more than a dozen of his piano books and enjoy...

playing them all (even though I wouldn’t attempt the advanced ones in public.). This one is easy enough that I plan to use it when I’m needed to play for something. I read through the entire book with ease when it arrived, but the arrangements are just as beautiful as his advanced arrangements——-just not as many notes! Most of the pieces could be played at a memorial service, or for Sunday communion or offertory.

Excellent arrangements that are enjoyed by our congregation. If you like a modern variation to traditional hymns with excellent transitions and key changes, this book is for you. I find that it appeals to young and old.

Usually, I like 1/2 of the songs in each book....this book is exceptional because only two arrangements are uninteresting to me. Very satisfied with this purchase.

This is one of the best books I've bought in a long time. I love all the arrangements, and for the most part, they are not as difficult as most of Mark Hayes' arrangements. (Don't get me wrong--love his arrangements, but many of them can be a...

BEAR to learn!) These are all familiar tunes, and make great offertories!