Hymn Studies for Organists by Parley L. Belnap

Learning the art of hymn playing at the organ is made possible through this step-by-step approach by Dr. Parley L. Belnap, Emeritus Professor of Organ at Brigham Young University.

Using the hymnbook of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a basis, Dr. Belnap covers every detail of hymn playing, including fingering and pedaling, dealing with repeated notes, part playing, variety in hymn playing, registration, and much more. Hymn Studies for Organists is useful in private or group organ training, or for independent study.

This comprehensive book presents a pedagogical approach to the art of hymn playing on the organ. It is by renowned BYU music professor Parley Belnap. The book is an outgrowth of teaching materials developed by the author for the organ courses he taught for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The ideas and techniques in the book come from various schools of organ playing.