To Sing God's Praise

This widely loved hymn tune may have originated as a folk tune in the early 1800s. It was probably sung “slowly with grace notes and melodic embellishments.” And was included in a collection of Appalachian tunes in 1829.  “Slowly with grace notes”… NOT SO this setting by Caleb Onstead! That happens only in the first 9 measures, which feature a creative pairing of two melodic passages in the hymn rung with optional auxiliary bells and handchimes before the energetic rhythms begin. Time signature is basically 7/8 with 3/4. 10/8, and 2/4 interspersed. The melody is Rung throughout the bell and chime ranges and techniques include mallet on padded table, RT, Sk, mart, mart-lift and LV perfectly place for maximum musical effect. Ringers will find this arrangement a fun challenge and audiences will be thoroughly engaged! This is a ‘must-have’ for your moderately skilled group!