In Context

To play a hymn very well involves more than just following a set of rules. Like any form of art, hymn playing requires knowing how to use standard tools. These tools are then applied skillfully, intuitively, and artfully as the performance unfolds.

The organist who is faced with decisions regarding repeated notes must become very familiar with the musical consequences of repeating or tying in various contexts.

The following screens deal with a few of the more common contexts in which repeated notes occur in hymn playing. As you become familiar with the effect of repeating or tying in each context, you acquire another tool to be used in beautiful and artistic hymn playing.

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