May 30, 2011

  • Hymn 48 Come praise the Holy Spirit

    BACKGROUND

    Named after a town in Gloucestershire, England, this strong and stately tune in bar form shape (AAB). The second and fourth line have a different ending (third and tonic). The B-part starts with a part in F#-minor, concuding with a strong ending where the melody mainly uses the tonic and dominant. 

    SINGING AND ACCOMPANIMENT

    The festival origin of this tune is evident: it is a "big tune" with stately accompaniment. This tune needs firm organ support and a majestic tempo.

    SHEET MUSIC

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    PRACTISE EXAMPLE

    www.bookofpraise.ca