How to add fillers to hymn playing for the church pianists

[@ivangomesdeassis8079]

I am from Brazil. It is very difficult to find someone who plays hymns… I started trying to do that. Thou doth not know how much thou hast helped me. I thank thee for thy kindness. May the Lord bless thee!!! ❤❤❤

[@Jennifr1966]

I wish I could have found someone to help me years ago. I volunteered to play piano for a church, but I didn't know how to turn hymns into the creative pieces, so I always felt inadequate. Thank you for sharing and lending that extra help that so many of us need!

[@joannamiller8446]

Thank you so much this is exactly what I’ve been looking for! Small church pianist.

[@AmandaTeroMusic]

Wonderful! You’re welcome!

[@cn1577]

You got blessed with this gift, talent. Tks for sharing ❣️

[@koofrehdavies2435]

Awesome. I've learnt so much under few minutes. I've been able to understand the secret behind those wonderful hymn piano playing. God bless tou.

[@joshuarai738]

God Bless Watching You From Nepal 🇳🇵

[@dookoonu2741]

Wow Just what I needed. She is so talented! Amazing!

[@jeffeason3599]

Just found your channel. I always enjoy hearing other church pianists thoughts to bring variety to our service. I appreciate your posts.

[@boscotran4966]

Thanks so much Amanda for sharing your skills. You have an amazing talent and I love listening to the variations you have shown. I have found it very challenging as to what to do with the ‘gaps’ and you’ve helped out immensely!

[@matthewmackey75]

Hey we have the same digital piano! I love mine.

[@johnj.flanagan-hymnsoffaith]

I like to write hymns. It is an uplifting passion. I compose lyrics which tell a story from the Bible as my resource. I do not think we should ever conclude that hymn writing was done in the past, but today many composers just try to do worship songs with modern styles of harmony and electronic instruments. In some cases, the lyrics and messages are lost. I prefer a simple acoustic guitar, and play hymns slowly, because the lyrics are important and I do not want the music to get in the way of the message, but to compliment the message and work together.

[@joelongayo6283]

Wow! I am speechless. Thank you so much. Great playing.

[@edgarsnake2857]

Thanks for an info-packed lesson.

[@AmandaTeroMusic]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I loved listening to this.

[@AmandaTeroMusic]

Thanks for listening!

[@marvincovers8798]

Thank you so much ma'am 🙏 may God bless you more. Thanks for the PDFs❤️ appreciate it so much

[@AmandaTeroMusic]

You’re very welcome!

[@trudinorman3681]

Thank you for this Amanda! I've found that fillers have been a bit difficult for me to teach my students. After watching this, I know better how to relate these "filler ideas" to them.

[@AmandaTeroMusic]

Yay, that makes me so happy to hear!

[@Tiara-nu7bk]

Thank you Amanda!

[@rohanchung2185]

Really amazing! God bless you Amanda.

[@AmandaTeroMusic]

Thanks!

[@pklarbipianoandrelaxation]

Interesting lesson

[@AmandaTeroMusic]

Thanks for watching!

[@brettjonesmusic]

Great stuff Amanda!

[@AmandaTeroMusic]

Thanks!

[@cesarpaula635]

Awesome lesson! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it. I finally found a very exhaustive method on how to apply left hand fills. Thank you so much for this lesson, and for making the pdf available!

[@AmandaTeroMusic]

I’m so glad you’re able to learn more!

[@ambilpeluang3518]

8:07 How Great Thou Art

[@AmandaTeroMusic]

Thanks!

[@lucaslatino796]

Thank you for sharing your church piano playing skills. I wish you had online lessons for us to enroll and learn in a structured format.

[@AmandaTeroMusic]

I hope to one day have that structure. For now, I’m about to do my first workshop on chords music.amandateromusic.com/products/hymn-playing-chord-workshop?promo=10OFF

[@lucaslatino796]

@@AmandaTeroMusic Thanks a bunch

[@davidwhite2949]

Very helpful. Toward the end where you’re inserting those octaves and arpeggios, it almost has a Beethoven type feeling

[@alexrivera.churchpianist]

Thanks for consider my request, Amanda, I really appreciate it. I learn a lot hearing and watching what was you doing. Why did I never think of repeating the same chord with the right hand in an octave!? O: It's sounds good for congregational playing! If I can suggest more topics to add at some day in the future at your list, it will be: ''Different types of playing''. You know, it's not the same playing for a congregation, to play for ''invitations'' when they make a call. Or playing before the services (preludes) or maybe for specials (solos for meditation) even, how to accompany a singer for a special. I'm happy for what i learned today. Again, thank you! (:

[@AmandaTeroMusic]

You’re very welcome! I’m so glad it helped! Great suggestion! I love teaching the various styles of playing hymns. I’ll be sure to put that in my list too! Thanks!

[@mlpr6077]

Great Job!!

[@AmandaTeroMusic]

Thanks!

[@paulineyik4000]

I like to buy the ( over 50 left hand patterns for church) book

[@hillary7719]

This was so helpful....thank you for sharing this!!

[@AmandaTeroMusic]

I’m so very glad it helped you!

[@MrYuryZ]

Thank you Amanda for effort you put to teach beautiful music lovers all over the world. I'd love to learn to play hymns since it's the second target after J.S. Bach's music. And since I am a beginner I would love to see something relating to playing hymns but more simple if it possible. Like where to start with to play hymns. Or some example with simplified versions with some different left hand accompaniment patterns. Anyway thank you again and may God bless you and you loved ones.

[@rosemondopare-kumi]

Fantastic!! How do I get here?? 😂

[@sharonmiller7545]

I love your playing Amanda! I'm a church pianist but I play just basic...melody in right hand and octave chord pattern in left hand. I seem unable to expand to runs, fills, and arpeggios Can I suggest What A Day That Will Be in Key of A flat. One of my favorites❤

[@AmandaTeroMusic]

Thank you so much! I just added “What a Day that will Be” to my list! I’m very behind in recording new tutorial videos, but hopefully I will get to it!

[@augustinenjengwa7515]

I wish I knew this

[@joannamiller8446]

Because he lived!

[@LindaleeGarcia-tr4sh]

Hello Amanda can you help with Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus Key of G Simple Chords w melody lines Thank You

[@rosemondopare-kumi]

Am unable to play chords with my right hand. Is there a way I can figure that out?

[@Piano-Love]

Are you reading the music or are you looking at your hands for those hand-jumps?

[@AmandaTeroMusic]

I do both. After a while muscle memory kicks in and you know the distance without looking. ☺️

[@AdimpoLydia]

Can these filters be used every song

[@AmandaTeroMusic]

The fillers can be used for a lot of songs! You mainly have to be sure there is enough time for them (e.g. the chord is the same for four beats).

[@AdimpoLydia]

Thanks Amanda but I am lost

[@augustinenjengwa7515]

I like your tutorial they are the best, but please try to go slowly please,as you demonstrate

[@veronicaarthurs7013]

Nice playing though

[@Crybaby-cz8et]

Ma'am where can I get your pdf tutorials for beginners??? Do you do virtual classes???

[@johnseth3132]

Are you an Adventist?

[@veronicaarthurs7013]

Didn't explain so I could follow.

[@sjs9354]

I was so excited to see the subject line UNTIL I saw the key you were playing in. It’s a learning video. Please please use the Key of C or F just for simplicity sake. No reason to make it more complicated than necessary. Then, beginning intermediate players can learn and benefit from the videos. Otherwise, just label the subject is for most advanced piano players. Thank you for the consideration. PS I played piano in church for 20 years. Not every church pianist is as advanced. We need help too. 😊

[@eunicemendoza7069]

I agree

[@teedtad2534]

Too jazzy not like gospel!!!

[@jeffeason3599]

That’s jazzy to you??? Hahahah Our congregation does not like to listen to plain boring basic chords (but maybe yours is okay with a more limited musical vision and ability - so that’s ok too!).

[@Reinisunstopable]

This music is for hymnal songs not gospel songs

[@eunicemendoza7069]

Yes, how can you play that in congregations if more fillers and everyone is singing may be in offertory