Thanks for your comment. Would you like me to send you some free samples (pdf files) of my other reharmonisations? If so, email me at rsnisbet@optusnet.com.au Cheers, Steven Nisbet
Whenever we Americans watch a video of hymns being sung in English cathedrals, we are struck by how slow and plodding the hymn tempos are played and introduced by the organist. You on the other hand, you seem to take your hymn tempos at a rather brisk pace. Could you comment on my observation? Thanks so much.
Hi Dave, Yes, you are correct. The hymns sung in English cathedrals are usually a bit slow, partly because of the large and tricky acoustics, but also partly because of their culture. I like a faster tempo, so the hymns don't drag, and become hard to sing. I live in Australia, and hymns are usually sung at a faster speed here. Also, gone are the days when hymn books included suggested tempos marked at the top e.g. "Slow", "Moderately slow", etc. That said, I play Good Friday hymns e.g. "When I survey the wondrous cross" more reflectively. The words govern the way a hymn should be played. If you would like me to send you a copy of my 2-page article on accompanying hymns, please email me at rsnisbet@optusnet.com.au Best wishes, Steven Nisbet
Hello, Thanks for your enquiry. Where do you live? If in Australia, I can post it for $13 AUD (on top of $60 AUD for the book). If overseas, the postage is costly - $35 AUD = $25 USD. So I have made five booklets (Creative Last Verses - Booklets 1 to 5) available for downloading from Sheet Music Plus. Go to Sheet Music Plus and search for Creative Last Verses. Cheers, Steven Nisbet
Thanks, Andrew. I'm glad you like it. If you would like some pdf files of other reharmonisations of mine, email me at rsnisbet@optusnet.com.au Cheers, Steven Nisbet
Wow..... Very beautiful Reharmonising. I can learn from your tutorials. Greetings from Germany
Glorious things of THEE are spoken!
Yes, last verse only.
the reharmonization of WOODLANDS is amazing!!
Thanks for your comment. Would you like me to send you some free samples (pdf files) of my other reharmonisations? If so, email me at rsnisbet@optusnet.com.au Cheers, Steven Nisbet
Greetings from Nigeria 🇳🇬
Yes oh greetings from Nigeria 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
For the love of god, please play the organ toccata by colin brumby and his prelude no2. Most underrated qld composer
Hello Sir
would love to have a hymn reharmonization lesson with you. How can we make that happen please. I would also love to purchase your book
Just the last verse?
Whenever we Americans watch a video of hymns being sung in English cathedrals, we are struck by how slow and plodding the hymn tempos are played and introduced by the organist. You on the other hand, you seem to take your hymn tempos at a rather brisk pace. Could you comment on my observation? Thanks so much.
Hi Dave, Yes, you are correct. The hymns sung in English cathedrals are usually a bit slow, partly because of the large and tricky acoustics, but also partly because of their culture. I like a faster tempo, so the hymns don't drag, and become hard to sing. I live in Australia, and hymns are usually sung at a faster speed here. Also, gone are the days when hymn books included suggested tempos marked at the top e.g. "Slow", "Moderately slow", etc. That said, I play Good Friday hymns e.g. "When I survey the wondrous cross" more reflectively. The words govern the way a hymn should be played. If you would like me to send you a copy of my 2-page article on accompanying hymns, please email me at rsnisbet@optusnet.com.au Best wishes, Steven Nisbet
How do I get your book to buy
Where can I buy the book?
Hello, Thanks for your enquiry. Where do you live? If in Australia, I can post it for $13 AUD (on top of $60 AUD for the book). If overseas, the postage is costly - $35 AUD = $25 USD. So I have made five booklets (Creative Last Verses - Booklets 1 to 5) available for downloading from Sheet Music Plus. Go to Sheet Music Plus and search for Creative Last Verses. Cheers, Steven Nisbet
Very good! - Gerontius has a hard G, not Jerontius.
Thanks, Andrew. I'm glad you like it. If you would like some pdf files of other reharmonisations of mine, email me at rsnisbet@optusnet.com.au Cheers, Steven Nisbet