"What's so special about
The Prelude Hymnal?"
We wanted to take the time to mention some of the features we are planning to include in our hymnal, and the great news is -- we're not done thinking of new features to add!
Spiral-Bound
For those who purchase a hard copy of The Prelude Hymnal, you'll be pleased to find that we did not leave out the most essential feature of any music book - usability! Hardcover hymnals often result in "hymn slideshows," with pages that fly by uninvited as the pianist plays. Our spiral-binding will have you covered.
E-Book Version
As you may have noticed, we specified in the last feature that those who purchase a hard copy of our hymnal will enjoy the spiral binding. We're here to answer the lingering question in your mind - YES! We will be offering an e-book version for both our international friends and our extra-creative friends who might like to organize their hymnal in their very own way.
Organized by Key
Any piano teacher's dream -- the work of selecting a suitable new hymn for your beginner-level student is halfway done! Our hymns will also be listed progressively from D Major to Ab Major, for the ease of intermediate pianists who are just learning to modulate between keys.
Topical and Keyword Index
The general consensus among the pianists in our circle is that indexes in existing hymnals don't quite cut it! Not only will hymns and songs be listed by topic in our index, but we also plan to add a section specific to key words often found in hymns, such as "forever," "found," and "friend," just like you would find in a concordance.
Large Print
We seek to provide our future patrons with large, easy-to-read notes and words. Being able to read the correct notes is essential to a pianist's ability to play the correct chords! For that reason, this aspect of functionality is one we will be sure to include.
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Public Domain
Though it will limit the number of hymns and Gospel songs we will be able to include in The Prelude Hymnal, a hymnal solely based on public domain music gives our users peace-of-mind when it comes to copyright infringement. Whether you use our hymnal for writing your own arrangements, livestreaming, music recordings, or otherwise, there are no legal concerns to be worried about. Our intent is that our hymnal is as ministry-friendly as possible!
