Practice Plan

Practice Parts in Combinations of Two

After learning the right hand, left hand, and pedal parts by themselves, begin practicing the parts two at a time. For Hymn Project 2 (not always) split the hands between the manuals, with the right hand on the Swell or Great and the left on the other. For Hymn Project 3 play both hands on the Great. Engage either the stops indicated on the score or a softer suitable combination for practice.

Before beginning each step, review any individual parts that need it. Then return to a slower tempo, practicing the new step until it is easy to play it flawlessly 3-5 times in a row without much thinking. Then and only then should you move to a faster tempo. As usual, always practice slowly enought to stay in control.

As you begin combining parts and it becomes more of a challenge to keep the integrity of the individual parts, build a habit of staying focused on the listening skills. The next three screens will help you know just how to do that in Hymn Projects 2 and 3.