Welcome to The Latter-day Saint Organist's Resource Blog

The purpose of this blog is to help pianists learn to become true organists. Many individuals believe that if you play the piano you can play the organ, but the instruments differ greatly. While this blog is specifically geared towards members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, much of the information shared can be utilized by all. I hope that the information I share here will help you become an effective organist in your ward, stake, or other congregation.

Feel free to browse and search this blog. It was started in January 2010 and while new posts aren't added very often, this blog contains a wealth of information and is a wonderful resource for all organists. If you're a new reader, you can find the first lesson here: Before We Begin: Acquiring the Essentials. Also, please "like" the corresponding facebook page, which is updated more often. A link is provided on the right sidebar, or you can click here.

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Showing posts with label introductions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label introductions. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

That Easter Morn Introduction--video

On Friday, April 15th I shared with you a free introduction to That Easter Morn. Today I'm sharing a video clip of this introduction. Enjoy!

Friday, April 15, 2011

That Easter Morn Introduction

PLEASE NOTE: The first version posted was missing a "D" in the last measure. Please ensure you have three D's in the last measure. Thanks!

I have a treat for you today! Here is a free introduction to That Easter Morn:

Here is the arrangement, free to you over at Google Docs.
198 Introduction

Enjoy!

Monday, December 6, 2010

Joy to the World Introduction

Look what I have to share with you, today! Just in time for Christmas, I'm sharing a slightly different introduction for Joy to the World:

Here is the arrangement, free to you over at Google Docs.
201 Introduction

Enjoy!

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Hymn 72: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty introduction

When I attended the BYU Organ Workshop, graduate student Yevgeniya Tyltina played an introduction for hymn 72, Praise to the Lord, the Almighty that really excited me. When I came home, I attempted to recreate the feeling behind that introduction, and came up with this, which I used for the adult session of stake conference in my stake:

I wanted to make this piece available to my readers as well. Here is my arrangement, free to you over at Google Docs. 72 Introduction
I hope you get the same joy out of this introduction that I did. If you use it with your congregation, please let me know how it goes.