EASY Music for Young pianoist

[akatyty]

My son is 10 and he's  starting to play for our church's youth choir (ages 4 - 10). He takes lessons. We're looking for a few EASY fun songs (gospel, praise, ) to learn but we need music. Does anyone have any suggesgtions and downloads to share with us?  Thanks, It will be greatly appreciated.

[chevonee]

First of all let me say WELCOME TO LGM!!!! You couldn't have picked a better to site to learn from....I think that this song Jesus, Jesus, Jesus by Timothy Wright is fairly simple also here is a video of someone playing these very same chords. At first the video shows "Caught up" but its actually Jesus, Jesus, Jesus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx7E4JVVZN8

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus By Rev. Timothy Wright in Ab
Ab/ Ab/ Eb Ab C - JESUS
Bb / Db Eb / Ab Bb Eb - JESUS
C / C Eb Ab - JESUS
Ab / Gb Ab Bb Db F
Ab / Gb Ab C Eb
Db / Ab Db F - JESUS
Db / C Db F Ab - JESUS
Ab / Ab Bb C Eb - JESUS
(run) Db-F, C-Eb, Bb-Db, Ab C
G / F Bb - JESUS
C / E Ab C - JESUS
F / C Ab -JESUS
(passing chord) F / C,Db Ab, Bb F Ab / D Ab
Eb / Bb Db / Db F Ab - JESUS. JESUS
Ab / Eb Ab C Eb Ab - JESUS

A few sites that have chords and other info listed for ya is

www.gospelkeyboard.com  <---you can watch him play

www.samsmuzikco.com <-----watch videos of him

www.earnestandroline.com <----lots and lots of chords

www.hearandplay.com <-----lessons and chords

http://www.musicianslearningcenter.net/forum/index.php  <-----lots of help for every type of musician

[T-Block]

My son is 10 and he's  starting to play for our church's youth choir (ages 4 - 10). He takes lessons. We're looking for a few EASY fun songs (gospel, praise, ) to learn but we need music. Does anyone have any suggesgtions and downloads to share with us?  Thanks, It will be greatly appreciated.

Are u serious, he's only 10 and playing for a choir?  Are u sure that he's ready for the job?  Sometimes, people need years of training before pushing them up to something like that.  If he is comfortable and wants to do it, then what u should do is let him listen to some songs and see what he's capable of playing at this time.  Easy or hard depends on the person that's playing.

[PianoWizard]

Welcome to the LGM family "akatyty".....Be Blessed.

PianoWiz...

[Bass Bro Brandon]

hey man this is Bass Bro coming from Md...

i am a young keyboardist also i play bass and piano i will give you a easy song for him it is not praise it is more of a worship song. I play by ear so it is not a guarentee it is all correct... GOD BLESS



OPEN THE FLOOD GATES       LH / RH or  Bass Line / Melody


open the flood gates of    C / C-E-G

heaven let it rain   G / G-B-D

let it rain  A / A-C-E

let it rain  F / F-A-C



This is the basic  there is more but you said lil man is 10 so i would not give it to him until he masters that. Let me know what happens and if you need the extra for the song. God Bless and tell him to keep his head up because at times it will; become tiring and you wanna give up-- The Bible says through CHRIST EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE---so remember that---BASS BRO B

[Bass Bro Brandon]

i have to go to church now so I will be on later to give you more my ride is here...lol

[sweetea32277]

Are u serious, he's only 10 and playing for a choir?  Are u sure that he's ready for the job?  Sometimes, people need years of training before pushing them up to something like that.  If he is comfortable and wants to do it, then what u should do is let him listen to some songs and see what he's capable of playing at this time.  Easy or hard depends on the person that's playing.

I agree.
But Kids these days are ADVANCED!
Its shocking what a 10 year old can do these days.

Like the little boy in this clip,he's on 8 years old!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB4bO2CU6rc

But to answer your question,i also recommend 'Let it Rain'.
VERY simple chords.

[T-Block]

I agree.
But Kids these days are ADVANCED!
Its shocking what a 10 year old can do these days.

Like the little boy in this clip,he's on 8 years old!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB4bO2CU6rc

Kid drummers are advanced, I'm not sure about keyboard players though.

[KeyofB]

Kid drummers are advanced, I'm not sure about keyboard players though.

I was young and playing in church but my cousin was helping me. So I guess you just have to have the correct guidance. But when this little dude gets twenty he is going to be something serious.

[T-Block]

I was young and playing in church but my cousin was helping me. So I guess you just have to have the correct guidance. But when this little dude gets twenty he is going to be something serious.

That's the big key right there.  I been playing drums in church since I was 6.  I didn't have anyone to teach me, I had to watch others and pick up stuff.  If I had someone to teach and guide me when I was younger, I would be playing way better than I do today.

[b3wannab]

Are u serious, he's only 10 and playing for a choir?  Are u sure that he's ready for the job?  Sometimes, people need years of training before pushing them up to something like that.  If he is comfortable and wants to do it, then what u should do is let him listen to some songs and see what he's capable of playing at this time.  Easy or hard depends on the person that's playing.

T-Block I wouldn't underestimate the young man cuz he's only 10, young people can do waaaayyy more than adults give them credit for.  BTW, check out the vid of the 10 year old organist in the organ room.

[spider5]

Let the Lord use this young man. I think that we should all remember what Phillipians 4:13 says, " I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." Here is an old but simple song for your son to learn

Jesus Oh How I love Calling Your Name
Shirley Caesar
Key C

C/ C-E-G Jesus
G/ G-B-D Oh Jesus
F/ F-A-C Oh how i love

F/A-C-F cal
E/ G-C-E lling
D/ F-A-D your
C/ E-G-C name

Just repeat the same chords for the whole song and Be Blessed!!!!!

   

[T-Block]

T-Block I wouldn't underestimate the young man cuz he's only 10, young people can do waaaayyy more than adults give them credit for.  BTW, check out the vid of the 10 year old organist in the organ room.

I'm not underestimating his skills, I'm talking about the mental aspect that it takes to play for a choir and be that young.  The keyboard/organ player is sort of the head of the music, so all eyes will be mostly on that person.  Some people can handle it, some people need more experience before getting that type of role.  It's more thatn just playing, it's following the director and leading the other musicians as well.

I'm 24 and I still feel overwhelmed with all the responsibility of my position, so I can imagine what it will be like for a 10 year old.