Product Description
This mixed level, 1 piano, 4 hands duet arrangement of the classic hymn "Ode to Joy" by Ludwig van Beethoven is designed for a beginning student to play the PRIMO while an intermediate player (teacher, parent, friend, sibling) plays the SECONDO. All notes in the PRIMO are played singly with the hands in one position centered around middle C (Middle C Position) and then played one octave higher.
The introduction sets the mood with the cheerful, upbeat chorus of "Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart" by Arthur H. Messiter. This introductory chorus is also added at the end creating a medley of these two joyful hymns and is especially enjoyed during the Thanksgiving holiday season.
The PRIMO can also be played as a solo when played as written. Lyrics by Henry van Dyke and Edward H. Plumptre are included on the PRIMO for sing-along enjoyment. Also, an optional repeat is included in case a longer selection is desired.
The purchase price includes a 5-page combined score (grand staff) with both piano parts on each page plus the alternate format with the PRIMO and SECONDO on separate pages (2 pages each).
This arrangement is one of the 10 songs in the collection "O Worship the King, Book 1 (A Collection of 10 Easy Piano Duets for 1 Piano, 4 Hands)."
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Keywords: praise music, worship service, meditation, devotional music, postlude, prelude, offertory, sheet music for children, Thanksgiving, Ninth Symphony, Hymn tune MARION, Psalm 20:5
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