Simply Synth (Getting To Know Your Electronic Keyboard!)

Simply Synth (Getting to Know Your Electronic Keyboard!). By Various. Arranged by Rollin Mains. For Electronic Keyboard. Piano Solo Songbook (no lyrics). 96 pages. Word Music #080689348389. Published by Word Music.

This is a fun “how-to” book for church pianists who may feel somewhat intimidated by electronic keyboards ... sort of a “Synthesizer 101” approach! It features several duet arrangements for keyboard and acoustic piano that will fit perfectly in blended worship services. The arranger combines his considerable talents as a musician and teacher (along with his sense of humor!) in creating this much-needed resource for pianists who want to be able to use the technology at their fingertips! Topics include: intro to MIDI • choosing string patches • playing brass, woodwind & percussion parts • simple chord charts • voice leading • playing with acoustic piano • and more!

Songs:

• This Is My Father's World (Bock) 
• Jesus Is All the World to Me (Thompson) 
• Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach/Arr:Lorie Line) 
• There Is Power In The Blood 
• Bless the Lord, O My Soul (Arr. C. Tornquist) 
• For the Beauty of the Earth (F. Pierpoint/C. Kocher) 
• Rejoice in the Lord Always (Evelyn Tarner) 
• Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart (F. Atkinson) 
• The Church's One Foundation (S. Wesley) 
• Fairest Lord Jesus