Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross advanced piano sheet music for Easter (In the Cross)

This arrangement is part of the Reflections of the Cross collection.

This Near the Cross advanced piano sheet music is a lilting arrangement with a slight hint of jazz in 6/8 time.

Great for church services or recital for both piano student and piano teacher. This Near the Cross advanced piano sheet music is perfect for offertory in a medium to large sized church, or as a prelude in a smaller church. It lasts a little less than three and a half minutes.

This Near the Cross advanced piano sheet music is similar in level to most Level 7 and 8 piano books and ABRSM Level 8. It will give the student great exercise in varying notes, rhythms, and light jazz feel.

5 pages. Keys of D, B-flat, and E-flat.

The basic format of Near the Cross advanced piano sheet music is Introduction, verse 1, interlude to chorus, chorus, interlude to verse 2, verse 2, interlude to key change, verse 3, interlude to key change, chorus, ending.

Musical Elements In Near the Cross Advanced Piano Sheet Music

• Note values: Quarter note, half note, whole note, eighth note, sixteenth note, thirty-second note, triplets
• Key of D
• Key of B-Flat
• Key of E-Flat
• Grace notes
• Ledger lines
• Accidentals
• Runs
• Octaves
• Right hand in bass clef

Practice Tips For Near the Cross Advanced Piano Sheet Music

Start on page four through the end of the song, focusing on the right hand triplets. Practice both hands separately and then slowly add the two hands together.

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