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The Old Rugged Cross

Piano Duet Series 鋼琴四手聯彈系列

Book 8 第八册: Beneath the Cross of Jesus 在主十架下

[Hymn 讚美詩 no. 77] The Old Rugged Cross 高舉十架

Music by George Bennard

1. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
the emblem of suffering and shame;
and I love that old cross where the dearest and best
for a world of lost sinners was slain.

Refrain:
So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
and exchange it some day for a crown.

2. O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,
has a wondrous attraction for me;
for the dear Lamb of God left his glory above
to bear it to dark Calvary. [Refrain]

A Quick Guide on Using Piano Duet Backing Tracks

The following video demo will provide some ideas on how to use the Piano Duet Backing Tracks for practice.

Please feel free to download and share with other church members.

More Piano Duet Backing Tracks

When the first Piano Duet Book “He Leadeth Me” came out in July 2017, I had played through these duets with my son, students, friends and church members. Everyone enjoyed these precious opportunities to use both of their hands to learn, praise and serve God with joy and one accord. Although now on Book 26 already, not many people know the existence of these duets and therefore they are not been able to explore and come together to play.

The introduction of backing tracks to these duets serve as a bridge to help us Continue reading “More Piano Duet Backing Tracks” →

The Gospel Bells

 
 

Hymn 286 in our hymn book emphasises the importance of sounding out the gospel message as clear as a bell.

The sounding out of God’s salvation message is intended to go over land and sea to the uttermost part of the earth. Continue reading “The Gospel Bells” →

Piano Solo Series – Book 4

Looking for new pieces to play in January 2021?

Praise the Lord, Piano Solo Book 4 is finally ready for those who are keen on playing hymns from our church hymn book. Arrangements for intermediate players to further their skills in reading, technique and interpretation of hymnal music.

Why not downlaod the other books if you have missed them previously.

Let us all come together and praise our Heavenly Father with our hands!

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Piano Solo Series – Book 4 Preview

Hymn 459 – On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand

After wandering in the wilderness for forty years, the Israelites finally stood by the banks of river Jordan, ready to enter God’s promised land of Canaan. Today, we are the spiritual Israelites, preparing and waiting to enter the promised Heavenly Kingdom which our Lord Jesus has prepared for us. Continue reading “Piano Solo Series – Book 4 Preview” →

MP3 for Piano Duet Book 7

 
 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

你 要 專 心 仰 賴 耶 和 華 ， 不 可 倚 靠 自 己 的 聰 明 ，在 你 一 切 所 行 的 事 上 都 要 認 定 他 ， 他 必 指 引 你 的 路 。

The seventh book of the Piano Duet Series, “Trust and Obey”, Continue reading “MP3 for Piano Duet Book 7” →

Piano Duet Backing Tracks 2

“I am so glad that Jesus loves me …” is a very familiar chorus that we often sing in church. In our daily lives, we are able to feel and experience His tender loving care. We must therefore continually meditate upon the Lord’s great love and count our blessings from Him. Continue reading “Piano Duet Backing Tracks 2” →

Piano Duet Backing Track Demo

Here is a quick short demo with the backing track running via a bluetooth speaker. It works well like playing with a partner. Have a go at it yourself!

Not as easy as you think!

Needs to listen hard!

Needs to keep in time!

Needs to get the correct balance!

Most of all – HAVE FUN!

Piano Duet Backing Tracks

Do you find yourself losing motivation when playing and practising hymns on your own? Especially during this pandemic, when we are not able to see other members and play the piano in church?

Playing duets can provide hours of fun. It gives motivation to excel and brings purpose to practice. Playing duets helps greatly with timing and development of rhythm. Players are forced to keep in time and listen to the other part. No stopping or going back to fix a mistake – as your partner is also playing and moving forward. Playing with four hands instead of two means that more notes can be played, resulting in a sound and harmony which is richer, fuller and more impressive.

To make these duets more accessible, backing tracks have been created. You can now play along with the other part via a backing track. So why not take up a new year challenge and give it a go?

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Piano Duet Series Book 1

鋼琴四手聯彈系列第一冊

He Leadeth Me 耶 穌 領 我