This collection contains 10 hymns notated for C major diatonic scale
Tongue Drums (suitable for 8, 11, or 13-note drums in the key of C). These hymns can be performed as solos, as rhythmic chord accompaniment for singing, or as duets. Four separate scores are provided for each song to allow maximum flexibility. These scores can be used in numerous ways from solo playing to playing with a partner or as a group. Each song also has an accompanying note and chord reference chart as well as a rhythm pattern chart. Descriptions of each score and chart are detailed on the introduction page and summarized below:
Melody Score This score can be played as a solo with or without singing along. Those new to reading standard music notation as well as those already familiar with music notation will find the numbers above the staff helpful. These numbers correspond to the numbers on the Tongue Drum. Lyrics are provided below the staff for sing along enjoyment
Harmony Score This score can be used in conjunction with the
Melody Score to form a duet by providing the accompaniment while someone plays or sings the melody. Chord names are shown above the staff for playing a rhythmic accompaniment in place of the harmony accompaniment shown. The chord names can also be used for ensemble playing with other instruments.
Grand Staff The Grand Staff score combines the
Melody Score with the
Harmony Score. This score provides a visual overview of how the two scores line up and is helpful for a director using this set of scores in a group setting. If playing with a partner, this score may be easier to use since both players can see what the other person is playing. This score includes Tongue Drum note numbers above the melody staff and below the harmony staff; chord names above the harmony staff for using a rhythmic chord accompaniment; and lyrics between the staves for sing along enjoyment.
Advanced Solo Score This score includes both harmony and melody notes to create a fuller sounding solo. Numbers corresponding to the numbers on the Tongue Drum are included above the staff.
Note and Chord Chart This chart consists of two separate staff rows. The first staff shows the notes used for the melody and harmony. The second staff shows the notes in each chord used in this song. Any combination of the notes within a given chord can be played using one of the rhythm patterns.
Rhythm Chart This chart shows four rhythm patterns that can be used as an accompaniment for the melody. Using the
Harmony Score or the
Grand Staff, follow the chord names to play notes from the given chord using one of the rhythm patterns.
Each song is also available separately with accompanying preview pages and audio samples.
Song titles included in this collection: Break Thou the Bread of LifeFootsteps of Jesus
Glory to His Name (Down at the Cross)Go to Dark GethsemaneHow Firm a Foundation
I Know Whom I Have Believed Jesus Loves MeLead Me to Calvary Only Trust Him
Take the Name of Jesus withYou