Organists who play for church services are frequently on the lookout for ways to keep hymn singing fresh and vibrant. One excellent tool for this is the use of reharmonizations of hymn tunes. Here are two volumes of such free accompaniments.
A recent review in The American Organist said, “There are books, books, and more books of hymn introductions, modulations, and reharmonizations to choose from. Keep your collection fresh with Daniel Gawthrop’s two new volumes of Free Accompaniments for Organ. Written at an early intermediate level, most of these settings of standard hymns have something for every verse, often including a trumpet descant. Daniel keeps his harmonies colorful, but conservative.”
DH1804 – Free Accompaniments for Organ, Volume 1 – $19.95
Included in Vol. 1:
- Divinum Mysterium
- Duke Street
- Easter Hymn
- Eventide
- Lauda Anima
- Maryton
- St. Louis
- St. Thomas (Williams)
- Slane
- Stuttgart
DH1806 – Free Accompaniments for Organ, Volume 2 – $19.95
Included in Vol. 2:
- Azmon
- Hyfrydol
- Kremser
- Leoni
- Lobe den Herrn
- Mit Freuden Zart
- National Hymn
- Nyland
- Silent Night