Series: Big Books of Music
Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Hal Leonard; 1st edition (April 1, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 063401711X
ISBN-13: 978-0634017117
Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.6 x 12 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #541,485 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #80 in Books > Arts & Photography > Music > Musical Genres > Gospel #406 in Books > Arts & Photography > Music > Musical Genres > Religious & Sacred Music > Christian #422 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Christian Living > Music
The contents of this song book contain some great song titles, however, when trying to put together a small faith band in a small country church, the level of music expertise is limited and far below the level in this book. Even the guitar chords on many songs are far too complex.The reviews for these books should include samples of what the sheet music will look like. Most reviews don't even tell you if guitar chords are included!
This book was a blessing for me to have in collection. I was blessed by all the songs and the need to share with others. My cousin also purchased one and she is enjoying it. I have been a church-musician since the age of 7. My father and mother were blessed and made me understand the old time songs. These are still in my heart today.
This book has a lot of great songs, but a high percentage of them are in odd or flat keys, (A flat, B flat, E flat, etc) with chords that are hard to play and unfamiliar to beginning / intermediate guitar players. Also, their are a lot of unnecessary rapid chord changes that you have to simplify before playing. This may be a great book for an experienced musician.
This book has a great deal of Gospel music in it, but I wouldn't consider the music too advanced. It is somewhere between advanced beginner and intermediate. That said it has a lot of great gospel hits in it; these are older songs, nothing contemporary. Good book.
This is a Great Book for pianists,vocals and guitars. I bought it for my grandson for christmas because he is an avid pianist. I know he will love it. He likes the old gospel songs and this book is just Great!!! I would recommend it to anyone!!!!!! Great Book thanks !!!
My review is much like my appraisal of the Country Fake Book. It has great old hymns for use as special music at our church. This is important since the members of our group are somewhat up in years and they enjoy reminiscing and singing along with the old favorites. Thank you for having both these both these books available.
This book has the old time spirituals/hymnals. I bought copies for my mother, aunt and myself. Bring back find memories and we love it.
Good varieties of songs. Excellent resource book for any church musician. I Recommend this for any church special music library.
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