Contemporary Hymn Arrangements for Young Viola Players
Church Hymns for Viola with Piano Accompaniment
What Is This Book?
Church Hymns for Viola with Piano Accompaniment is a collection of twenty beloved church hymns arranged for viola with expressive piano accompaniment. Each piece blends the beauty of traditional melodies with rich, contemporary harmonies. With clear notation, included lyrics, and supportive piano parts, this book helps developing violists bring classic hymns to life in a modern worship setting.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for late-beginner to intermediate viola students, generally ages 9 and up.
It works well for private lessons, school and church music programs, youth worship teams, and home learners.
Viola players can use it for church services, offertories, special music, recitals, and personal devotion.
Adult learners returning to the instrument will also find the arrangements accessible and rewarding.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
The hymn melodies are written in clear, easy-to-read notation suited to developing violists.
Arrangements are carefully leveled so younger players and advancing beginners can learn them step by step.
Rhythms and ranges are practical for school-age students, avoiding overly complex technical demands.
Straightforward page layouts help kids focus on the music without distraction while still sounding rich and full with the piano accompaniment.
What Music Does the Book Include?
This book focuses on classic Christian church hymns arranged for viola with piano.
You’ll find favorites like Amazing Grace, How Great Thou Art, and What a Friend We Have in Jesus, along with other well-loved traditional hymns.
Each hymn keeps its familiar, singable melody while adding tasteful, contemporary harmonies in the piano part.
The collection works beautifully for worship, reflection, communion, funerals, weddings, and general church services.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
This book includes online audio MP3s so students can hear each hymn performed and practice along with the piano.
Lyrics are included, making it easy for students to understand the text and use the music for congregational singing or personal devotion.
What’s Inside the Book?
Twenty classic church hymns arranged for viola and piano
Traditional hymn melodies with updated, contemporary harmonies
Viola part designed for late-beginner to intermediate players
Expressive piano accompaniments that support and enrich the viola line
Included hymn lyrics for worship and reflection
Online MP3 audio tracks for listening and play-along practice
Music suitable for church services, recitals, and home devotion
Clean, uncluttered page layouts for easy reading
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Secure intonation on familiar, singable melodies
Rhythmic accuracy in common hymn meters
Expressive tone and vibrato in a worship style
Phrasing and musical shaping over longer lines
Playing in ensemble with piano accompaniment
Confidence performing in church and recital settings
Listening skills through play-along audio tracks
Musical sensitivity appropriate for sacred music
How to Use This Book
Teachers can assign individual hymns as lesson repertoire, recital pieces, or church performance selections.
Parents can encourage home practice by choosing favorite hymns their child already knows from church or recordings.
Students can use the MP3 tracks to practice performing with piano when an accompanist is not available.
Church music leaders can feature young violists in services using these accessible yet expressive arrangements.
Small ensembles can combine viola, piano, and optional singers using the included lyrics to create meaningful worship moments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is required for this book?
The arrangements are best for late-beginner through intermediate viola players who can read basic notation and play simple rhythms comfortably.
Can these hymns be used in church services?
Yes. The book is designed specifically with church services, special music, and worship gatherings in mind.
Do I need a live pianist to use this book?
A live pianist is ideal, but the online MP3 audio tracks allow students to practice and perform with piano even when an accompanist is not available.
Are the hymn melodies kept traditional?
Yes. The melodies remain faithful to the traditional tunes while the piano adds fresh, contemporary harmonies.
Is this suitable for adult beginners?
Adult late-beginners and early-intermediate viola players will find the music approachable, meaningful, and enjoyable to play.
Learn More
Versions for other instruments are available to mix and match with online MP3 audio tracks. For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.