Favorite Christmas Hymns for Kids (Volume 1)

Favorite Christmas Hymns for Kids (Volume 1) is a collection of easy, two-hand piano arrangements of five popular hymns. Though written for children, it is appropriate for any beginner regardless of age. Volume One includes these hymns arranged for the late beginner:



"Away in A Manger" "Joy to the World" "Silent Night" "O Come, All Ye Faithful" "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"

Each Favorite Hymns for Kids book includes:



Piano Arrangements

Enlarged music score-two pages per hymnVerse one of each hymn, additional marks including introduction, refrain, playing both hands up one octave and final "Amen" endingMeasure numbers (circled) at the beginning of each music scoreline Finger number recommendations above or below notes for both hands. Arrows above or below finger numbers alert students of changing finger positions



Student Hymn Worksheets

Questions on hymn name, tune name, hymn meter, key, and time signatures Music practice checklist and keyboard graphic Additional hymn verses



Rhythm Worksheets

Answer boxes under music notes for the student to write and count rhythms



Other Features

Piano arrangement marks reference sheet - an example of how to use piano arrangement marks Rhythm worksheet reference sheet - rhythm examples of how to count and write rhythms Hymn and rhythm worksheet answer keys Glossary - over 40 hymn terms, and music terms and symbols Time Signatures Hymn Terms Music Terms and Symbols Rhythm and Note Values MeasuresKey Signatures and Scales

Combining simple arrangements, instructions on how to "read" a hymn, and music theory, Favorite Hymns for Kids is a proven method to train beginner students not only how to play the hymns on the piano, but also to develop a love for hymns and learn the great truths of the Christian faith.



"As a teacher, hymn writer, and one who has played the hymns for my church for nearly 30 years, I have learned what works - what kind of arrangements beginner students can read, understand, and actually learn to play. I have tested these hymns with my students, and they love them!"

For more information about Favorite Hymns for Kids book series, or our other products, and to download 10 sample pages of Favorite Christmas Hymns for Kids (Volume 1), please visit www. PraiseNotes.com.