For church pianists who play by ear
Chord charts, practice tools and books, in large print. Made by a church pianist who learned at thirty-five.
57 free hymn and carol charts with chords over the words, a play-along, and any key you need.
Browse the charts → Plan the choir set →Number flashcards, a metronome, an ear game, and a key finder that listens to a song.
Open the Practice Lab → Hear every hymn →Short video lessons, the path quiz, and lessons with Henry. Start where you are.
Where am I on the path? → Lessons with Henry →Books, large print hymn sheets and bundles, and EasySee large print books for seniors.
See the books → Printable sheets →Hymn of the week · November 2 to 8
Words: Johnson Oatman Jr., 1897 · Music: Edwin O. Excell, 1897 · Public domain. Leading up to Thanksgiving.
Henry's tip: The verse uses only the 1 and the 5 (E♭ and B♭7). Hold the B♭ in your right hand through both chords. Only your other fingers move.
E♭When upon life's billows you are B♭7tempest tossed,
E♭count your many blessings, name them B♭7one by one,
Colors show the number. They stay the same in every key.
Seven large print days with a verse and a hymn, plus 10 questions for the Thanksgiving table.
Print them free → ChristmasSeven carols with free charts and play-alongs, and a free Silent Night sheet arranged for Sunday.
See the carols →I write gospel songs too. Every one has a free chord chart so you can play it at your church.
I was not born a gospel pianist.Henry Q Allen
I started learning piano at thirty-five. My pastor asked me to become the church musician, and I had to learn it by ear, without sheet music. I have played every Sunday since March 2007.
I am also legally blind. That is why everything here comes in large print. It is the way I need it at the piano.
This site is what I wish someone had shown me back then.
More about me →
Gospel Piano Chords by EarBook 1. Chords, progressions and fills, learned by listening. Book 2 explains why they work.
50 Hymns for the Church PianistEvery hymn in large print, in three keys, with a Sunday Version that adds the gospel moves we play in church.
Three free large print sheets. The 1-5-6-4 in all 12 keys, the circle of fourths in every key, and my three-chord starter guide for the pianist who has just been handed a keyboard. You also get one email when a new hymn goes up. You do not need to read music.
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