When I Survey early intermediate piano hymn sheet music

Paint a picture of the scene of the cross with this easy yet heart-felt rendition of When I Survey the Wondrous Cross easy intermediate piano sheet music.

About "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" Early intermediate Piano Sheet Music Solo

This early intermediate level sheet music for “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” starts in A minor, painting the scene of the cross and what it truly means to stop and survey it. It transitions into a hopeful second verse in the key of C major.

Great for church services or recital for both piano students and piano teachers.

This piano sheet music is similar in level to most Level 4 piano books and ABRSM Level 4.

3 pages. Keys of A minor and C major

The left hand is simple with a lot of octaves and repeated notes. The right hand has the melody with secondary notes.

The basic format of this arrangement: introduction, verse 1, interlude (transition from minor to major), verse 2, ending.

Musical Elements in When I Survey the Wondrous Cross early intermediate piano sheet music

• Keys of A minor and C major
• LH octaves with ledger lines in octaves
• A lot of RH sixths
• 8va
• Accidentals
• Basic rhythm (eighth notes, quarter notes, etc.)

Practice tips for When I Survey the Wondrous Cross early intermediate piano sheet music

This piece will provide a lot of discussion with how to shape the piece. It begins minor and transitions into major, giving the student a very easy way to provide contrast in their playing.

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