How to Play Hymns Like a Pro | 3 Easy Steps Using Send the Light | Church Piano Tutorials

🎹 Do you struggle to take a hymn straight from the hymnbook and make it sound full, powerful, and ready for congregational singing? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to transform your hymn playing using 3 easy steps. We’ll walk through the process together with the classic hymn “Send the Light.”

By the end of this lesson, you’ll know how to:
✅ Recognize chords in the hymnbook and think like a chord chart
✅ Embellish chords to create a full congregational piano sound
✅ Fill in the empty spaces between held notes with simple runs, fills, and bass movement

Whether you’re a beginner church pianist or looking to strengthen your skills, these practical steps will give you the tools to lead hymns with confidence.

⏱ Chapters
0:00 – Introduction: Why hymns sound “thin” on piano
0:28 – Step 1: Recognize the chords in each measure
3:02 – Step 2: Embellish the chords for a fuller sound
11:20 – Step 3: Fill in the empty spaces between held notes
18:32 – Demonstration: Playing Send the Light in congregational style
19:18 – Conclusion & Call to Action

💡 Perfect for:

How to play hymns on piano

Church piano tutorials for beginners

Send the Light hymn piano lesson

Congregational piano accompaniment tips

Easy gospel and hymn piano fills

📖 Song in this lesson: Send the Light

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