Piano

I definitely wish that I was a better pianist.   I've always loved music, and when I listen to talented musicians play, I am often enthralled and inspired.  While I do not have any delusions of ever reaching heights of musical genius, I do still enjoy playing and learning new pieces.

Yesterday, I was so excited to come across the "Casting Crowns for Piano Solo" songbook, and immediately ordered it.  I am looking forward to being able to learn to play songs like "East to West" and "Praise You In This Storm".  I don't often make "impulse purchases", but this is one that I was very sure about.   I have no doubt that I will enjoy putting this songbook to good use.

One of my favorite songbooks, that I currently have, is "Lisa Nelson Hymn Arrangements for Solo Piano".   She has put together really beautiful piano arrangements for some hymns.  I've already memorized "My Jesus I Love Thee", and it is currently one of my favorite pieces to play from memory.  And, I'm in the process of memorizing "I Need Thee Every Hour".   I actually have many piano solo songbooks with hymn arrangements; but, I like these the most, because I feel that while she provides a contemporary flow to the music, it is blended with a classical style; and the result is just beautiful pieces that are pleasant to the ears and are not too simplistic.  I can still remember when I heard her play her arrangements in a concert many years ago - it was truly inspiring.