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Play For Ministry
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Welcome to Play for Ministry, the channel for church pianists looking to improve their improvisation skills and play more effectively in a ministry setting. Whether you want to improvise from a hymnal or play by ear to enhance your church service music, this channel is dedicated to teaching you how to use the chord structure of hymns to create beautiful, spontaneous music for God's honor and to His glory.
Our tutorials cover everything from understanding chord progressions and harmonies to mastering piano improvisation techniques. I’ll show you how to break down and build upon basic chord structures, allowing you to improvise confidently and add depth to your playing for services. If you’re ready to move beyond the traditional hymnbook, you’re in the right place.
If you're looking to improvise better in a ministry setting and improve your church piano skills, this is the place for you. Subscribe for practical, easy-to-follow lessons on improvising for services, and tips!
Our tutorials cover everything from understanding chord progressions and harmonies to mastering piano improvisation techniques. I’ll show you how to break down and build upon basic chord structures, allowing you to improvise confidently and add depth to your playing for services. If you’re ready to move beyond the traditional hymnbook, you’re in the right place.
If you're looking to improvise better in a ministry setting and improve your church piano skills, this is the place for you. Subscribe for practical, easy-to-follow lessons on improvising for services, and tips!
Major and minor chords - How to Make Them, Play Them and Substitute Them for Each Other
In this video, "How to Understand and Play Major and Minor Chords and How to Substitute Them for Each Other," you'll learn the essential techniques for mastering major and minor chords for church piano playing. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate piano player, this guide will help you understand how to play and use major and minor chords effectively to enhance your improvisation skills during church services.
We'll dive into the theory behind major and minor chords, giving you the foundation needed to confidently create beautiful, expressive sounds when playing hymns and worship music. You'll also learn how to substitute chords for smoother transitions and more dynamic harmonies, ...
We'll dive into the theory behind major and minor chords, giving you the foundation needed to confidently create beautiful, expressive sounds when playing hymns and worship music. You'll also learn how to substitute chords for smoother transitions and more dynamic harmonies, ...
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How to understand chord names when numbers or letters are added to them.
Просмотров 263День назад
In this video, church pianists and aspiring musicians will learn how to understand chord names with letters and numbers added to them, an essential skill for anyone looking to improvise confidently during church services or hymnal play. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, this guide will help you break down complex chord structures and improve your piano improvisation skills. We’ll...
How to understand the difference between a chord letter name and a chord number
Просмотров 28714 дней назад
In this video, How to Understand the Difference Between a Chord Letter Name and a Chord Number from our Hymn Improvising Series, we dive deep into the essential concepts of chord theory for church pianists. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced pianist, understanding how to improvise on hymns using both chord letter names (C, G, F, etc.) and chord numbers (I, IV, V, etc.) is key to unlock...
How to Add Three Non-Complicated Chord Rolls in the Left Hand as you Improvise from the Hymnal
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In this video, "How to Add Three Non-Complicated Chord Rolls in the Left Hand as You Improvise from the Hymnal," you'll discover simple yet powerful techniques to enhance your church piano playing with effective left-hand chord rolls. If you're a piano player looking to improvise more confidently during church services, this tutorial will teach you how to smoothly add beautiful, non-complicated...
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One of my favorite students playing a piece we worked on together. It Is Well.
Which Hymns Would You Like Help With?
Просмотров 2214 года назад
Please comment with the names of Please comment with the names of some hymns you would like help with. Update Fall 2024 It's been quite a while since I've made more videos and am now ready to start producing more. Please stay tuned for an exciting announcement too! ~Sandi #howtoplayhymns #hymnplaying #piano #improvising #howtoplaychords
Left hand tips for improvising hymns - how to use a 3-8, 1-5 Technique - Hymn Improvising Tip
Просмотров 7474 года назад
In this piano tutorial, "How to Use a 3-8, 1-5 Technique in the Left Hand," we teach you a versatile and effective left-hand technique that will transform your church piano playing and improvisation skills. This powerful method, involving the 3-8 and 1-5 intervals, adds depth, movement, and professional flair to your left-hand accompaniment, making it perfect for improvising with hymns and play...
How to Use A Left Hand Octave, Chord, 1st Inversion, 2nd inversion Technique - Hymn Improvising Tip
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.4 года назад
In this piano tutorial, "How to Use a Left Hand 'Octave, Chord, 1st Inversion, 2nd Inversion' Technique," we explore a powerful method to improve your church piano playing and improvisation skills. This technique focuses on how to use octaves, chords, and chord inversions in the left hand to add depth and versatility to your hymnal improvisation. Perfect for church pianists, this lesson will he...
How to Add A Left Hand Run Between The I and V Chords - hymn improvising tips
Просмотров 5094 года назад
More from our Hymn Improvising series #Playforministry #play4ministry #How to play the piano #How to play hymns #How to improvise #Hymn fill ins #Hymnplaying #Hymn playing #piano #pianotutorial #howtoplayhymns
Using A 1-5-8-10-12 Pattern In The Left Hand - Hymn Improvising Tip
Просмотров 4794 года назад
More from our Hymn Improvising Series #How to play the piano #How to play hymns #How to improvise #Hymn fill ins #Hymnplaying #Hymn playing #Playforministry #play4ministry #piano #pianotutorial #howtoplayhymns
How To Add A 5-finger Scale on 3 Beats of the Same Note - Hymn Improvising Tips
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More from our Hymn Improvising Series #How to play the piano #How to play hymns #How to improvise #Hymn fill ins #Hymnplaying #Hymn playing #Playforministry #play4ministry #piano #pianotutorials #howtoplayhymns
Adding A Run Between 2nds Going the Opposite Direction - Hymn Improvising Tip
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More from our Hymn Improvising Series #How to play the piano #How to play hymns #How to improvise #Hymn fill ins #Hymnplaying #Hymn playing #Playforministry #play4ministry #how #pianotutorial #howtoplayhymns
Adding A Run When Going Down a 2nd
Просмотров 2734 года назад
More from our Hymn Improvising Series #How to play the piano #How to play hymns #How to improvise #Hymn fill ins #Hymnplaying #Hymn playing #Playforministry #play4ministry #piano #pianotutorial #howtoplayhymns
Develop Skill Of Listening To Others Playing -Hymn improvising tips
Просмотров 2634 года назад
more from our Hymn Improvising Series #How to play the piano #How to play hymns #How to improvise #Hymn fill ins #Hymnplaying #Hymn playing #Playforministry #play4ministry #piano #pianotutorial #howtoplayhymns
Sounding Confident - Hymn Improvising Tip
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Sounding Confident - Hymn Improvising Tip
How to Add Short Left Hand Runs in Octaves - Hymn improvising tip
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How to Add Short Left Hand Runs in Octaves - Hymn improvising tip
Using An “Octave, chord, low octave, chord” Technique - Hymn Improvising Tip
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Using An “Octave, chord, low octave, chord” Technique - Hymn Improvising Tip
Using An Octave (I), Chord, Octave (V), Chord Technique. Hymn improvising Tip
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Using An Octave (I), Chord, Octave (V), Chord Technique. Hymn improvising Tip
Using a1 - 5, 5 - low 5 - 5 Left Hand Pattern
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Using a1 - 5, 5 - low 5 - 5 Left Hand Pattern
How to Use a 1-5-10-5- pattern in the Left Hand - Hymn Improvising Tip
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How to Use a 1-5-10-5- pattern in the Left Hand - Hymn Improvising Tip
Adding A Run When Going Down A 6th - Hymn Improvising Tips
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Adding A Run When Going Down A 6th - Hymn Improvising Tips
Adding A Run When Going Up A 6th - Hymn Improvising Tip
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Adding A Run When Going Up A 6th - Hymn Improvising Tip
How to Add A Run When Going up a 5th - Hymn Improvising Tip
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How to Add A Run When Going up a 5th - Hymn Improvising Tip
Adding A Run When Going Down a 5th - Hymn Improvising Tip
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Adding A Run When Going Down a 5th - Hymn Improvising Tip
Adding A Run When Going Up a 2nd - Hymn Improvising Tip
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Adding A Run When Going Up a 2nd - Hymn Improvising Tip
How to play three chords without re-positioning your hand - Hymn Improvising Tip
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How to play three chords without re-positioning your hand - Hymn Improvising Tip
How To Determine Which Chords to Use ( I IV V) - Hymn Improvising Tip
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How To Determine Which Chords to Use ( I IV V) - Hymn Improvising Tip
How to find the notes of a Major chord - Hymn Improvising Tips
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How to find the notes of a Major chord - Hymn Improvising Tips
How to Use the "Classic" Octave/Chord Technique in the Left Hand - Hymn Improvising Tip
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How to Use the "Classic" Octave/Chord Technique in the Left Hand - Hymn Improvising Tip
Adding a run when going up a 4th - Hymn Improvising Tip
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Adding a run when going up a 4th - Hymn Improvising Tip
Love this. Ty
@@hilwash your’re welcome Keep an eye out for new videos too - lots of new ones coming soon
Good 😂😊
@@lindawilliams5015 thank you!
Nice video 👍
Thank you I hope it is helpful
Thank you for the visuals ❤
My pleasure!
This is so helpful ❤
I'm so glad you found it helpful! 🩷
Thank you! Very clear now
@ I’m glad you found it helpful!
Tips like these are very helpful👍
@@FlorianHaehnle I’m so glad they’re helping you! ~Sandi
Really appreciate you breaking cords and numbers down. Helps a lot.
@@elizabethoregon5442 glad to help
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Good info!! Thanks for sharing.
@@ISAMapsCoaching thank you!
Thank you for sharing this! It really is helpful. Can’t wait to share with others. ❤
@@elizabethoregon5442 thank you!
Simple patterns but sound great! Thank you so much for your help and kindness!
@@HuongNguyen-rj6gs so glad it’s helpful to you It’s often simple things combined together that make a big difference in our playing ~Sandi
Iam blessed with your improvising tips can I contact you for further education
Hi. Thank you for your patience in waiting for my response. Life has taken me away from this youtube channel for a while but I'm back. I"m actually preparing to create a course. I'm also open to the idea of giving online lessons again. You can reach me at playforministry@gmail.com
What a wonderful channel. Learned something I did not know. Will practice.
Thank you for the encouragement - and thank you for your patience in waiting for my response. Life has taken me away from this venture for a while, and I'm now back to if. I'm planning an actual course and look forward to sharing it here too!
Hello and greetings from south Africa. Thanks for a wonderful tutorial. ❤❤❤
Thank you for the encouragement and for your patience in waiting for a reply from me. Life has taken me away from this venture for a while, and I'm now back to if. I'm planning an actual course and look forward to sharing it here too!
Great, i love the way you are doing
Thank you for the very usuful tips! May God bless you and your loved ones!
Showers of Blessings, We Gather Together, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, There's a Land that is Fairer than Day
Thank you for these suggestions, and thank you for your patience in waiting for a reply from me. Life has taken me away from makind videos for a while and I'm happy to be back at it soon. I'll check these songs and hope to include them in future videos. We are using only songs that are past their copyright times (in the public domain now) - and hope to expand our videos soon.
ruclips.net/video/cCwTKvdI2bY/видео.html
But please it seems the first song I belong to Jesus that place you're going to fast
Thank you for your patience in waiting for my response. I appreciate your letting me know. I"ll make sure to go more slowly in the future. We're producing videos again and hope you find them helpful.
Amazing piece! Godbless. Is Sheet available for this?
Hi. Thank you for your patience as you have waited forever for this response. It's an arrangement by Bob Walters in his book, "Bob Walter's Sacred Piano Solos for contests, recitals and ministries" published by Hope Publishing company I believe it's out of print by the publisher but still available in various places online.
Wonderful Grace of Jesus
Thank you for your patience as it's been "forever" since you recommended this. I'm now beginning to create new videos and hope to include this one. (We use only public domain songs, so the older hymns. )
Ty
You're welcome!
Very helpful!! Ty
Glad it helped!
Just be sure to practice so as not to mar the rhythm and confuse the Congregation!
SO true! We never want our playing to distract or take away from the music.
Hi Sandy are you steal on RUclips?
Hi again - I've been away for a while now. I've been away from piano teaching for a while but hope to make more videos before long.
Hi Sandy sure glade I found you need help with my left hand I play a little by chords maybe you can help?
Hi Shirley - I hope you've found some of the other videos helpful. They are mostly about left hand.
Hi Sandi could you put the camera over your hand thanks I sure need help with the left hand .piano teachers charge so much thanks
HI Shirley - I'm a bit tech-challenged but will see what I can do when I get back to making more videos.
It would be such a blessing if you could post a lot more videos. So far you haven't mentioned any hymns I'm not familiar with. Please keep these videos coming if you are able.
Hello - and thank you. LIfe has taken me away from making videos for a while and now I'm back to planning more - I hope to make many mroe in the near future and am also working on a piano improvising course, too.
It is so hard to find good illustrations like this for hymns. You explain it so thoroughly and slowly. What a big help. What a great ministry! Please give us more!
Thank you for the encouraging feedback. I've been away from RUclips for quite a while but hope to get back to making videos again soon.
Simple steps that adds so much. Thank you!
Thank you for your patience in waiting for a response from me. I'm glad you're finding them helpful. I do love to break things down into simple (or more simple) steps.
I appreciate these simple steps! Very helpful!
HI Linda - sorry for the super-delayed response! So glad these are helpful and easy to understand.
You are so helpful even if I do have to watch it more than once to get the concept
Hi again - I learned a lot of this from books, and had to read them MANY times before it clicked! Don't give up!
Thanks for that tip
Thank you for your patience in waiting for my reply. I'm glad you found it helpful. You're welcome.
This is great, thank you! Your amazing. ❤️ this is so helpful! I Been trying to o figure out hymns , left hand chord patterns specifically .
Hi IrishFlute Girl. So glad they're helpful to you - I love passing on things I've learned.
Very helpful and very lovely thank you 😊 I love this .
Thank you! (sorry for the super-delayed response....)
Sandy that helps. Thanks. How many fingers should I use on the right hand. Not much help is given on advancing from the hymn book to improv. Any helps? You are a good teacher
The fingering for the right hand will be different for every song. Be prepared to use all your fingers, though. It will be different if you're just playing the melody, or if you're playing 2, 3, or 4 notes at a time. Plan ahead so you don't run out of fingers. You can cross your fingers over your thumb, or cross your thumb under your fingers, but never cross fingers over fingers (like in a scale).
You are very very helpful. Thanks. I just found you!
Hi Jacqueline - sorry for the super-delayed response. I'm so glad these are helpful! Love sharing what I've learned from others.
I have a question. When i do the runs, i let go the pedal? I have to keep it down? Or i lift the pedal each time i go up or down with the octaves?
Hi - I'm sorry for the super-delayed response. It depends on how long the run is and how quickly it's played. A two or three-note run may not need a pedal change, but for a longer run I would recommend either lifting the pedal or doing several pedal changes in the run.
If no body has give you the thanks, Ms Sandi, thanks!
I’m glad you find them helpful! Praise God!
Thank you! God bless!
You’re welcome. I hope they help you!
You are exactly what I have been looking for!
So glad they are helpful to you! We’ve taken a break from making new videos but hace plans for more before too long. Please feel free to make suggestions/give feedback.
Thank you so so much for showing us adding a scales on rest beats. It is really helpful. 👍🌹
Happy to pass along things others have shown me.
I have been searching for this but i wanna see how u play them
I’m so glad you’re finding this helpful! Is it the fingering that you want more details on?
@@playforministry yes please
I just found your channel! Can you please help me with these two songs.... "Love Lifted Me" and "The Glory Land Way" Any runs or fills will be appreciated! Thank you...
Hi Sharon. Let me see what we can come up with! We’re working on a beginners hymn- playing course right now but will try to put something together for these songs soon. Thank you for the request.
@@playforministry thank you. Can't wait!
Great lesson! This will make it easier to play octave chord oct chord in 4/4 time, and will sound great too!
Hi JSong. So glad this was helpful!
Thanks Sandi! I’m trying to learn to play Octave, Chord, Chord patterns
Jesus Saves we’ve got a whole series of tips videos that are free. Courses are coming soon! Hope this is a blessing to you.
"Fill ins" for How great thou art.
Thanks Kim. We’ll put that in the list!
@@playforministry If possible, early advanced fill ins would be great, please!