"Thou shalt never, NEVER play a bright and joyful prelude or one that is louder than mp! WHOA! Who ever said that? Moses? Well, we don't know for certain if anyone actually ever said it, but it's a common misconception held by many organists nonetheless.
Preludes don't always have to be soft and meditative. If you are in this rut, surprise the congregation (and yourself!) by playing one of these "roof-raisers" every two or three weeks.
The first time you do it, some may think you've played the postlude by mistake, but that's OK -- they'll like it!
Here are sixteen well-crafted, but Easy settings of familiar hymns of praise, which will be useful not only as preludes, but also as festive offertories or postludes.
The music is printed on two staves, each selection is timed, and registrations are provided for pipe, electronic, and Hammond organs
Mighty Fortress Is Our God A - James Mansfield
All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name - Oliver Holden
Beautiful Savior
Eternal Father Strong To Save - John Dykes
I Love To Tell The Story - Susanna Keeney
Interlude On Hankey - Vivian Vevenger
O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing - Karl Glaser
See How Great A Flame Aspires
Fantasia On Forest Green
High In The Heavens Eternal God
Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus - James Mansfield
Prelude On Hanover - Tom Birchwood
Stand Up Stand Up For Jesus - George Webb
Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah - Humphrey Turner
We Believe In One True God
Jesus The Very Thought Of Thee John Dykes
Come Thou Almighty King - Felice Giardini
Difficulty: Moderately easy
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