This section covers the specific requirements in this played assignment. For information about the process (preparation, meeting with the Qualified Teacher, etc.), refer to the syllabus under "Preparing for the Three Played Assignments."
Begin preparing for this played assignment by thoroughly learning each of the techniques listed in the following tables. The left-most column identifies each technique you need to master, followed by specific exercises on that technique in four different method books. For each technique, learn the exercise(s) from one of the method books. Another method may be substituted to learn any of the techniques, provided that the exercises are comparable.
While most people practice all the techniques from a single method book, you may draw from two or more if you wish. For example, you might play Thumb Glissando in Organtutor (Thumb Glissando Exercises 1a-1b and 3a-3b) and Finger Glissando in Keeler (p. 13:31-32).
| Davis | Gleason | Keeler | OrganTutor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Techniques | ||||
| Attack and Release | p. 3:3 | p. 30:7 | p. 2:5 | 2+ Parts in 1 Hand—Attack and Release: 2, 3, 7, 8 |
| Legato and Detached Notes | p. 6:5 | p. 31:1 | p. 2:4 | Independence of Line: 2+ Parts in 1 Hand—Exercises: 9a |
| Finger Crossing | p. 7:1 | p. 45:6 | p. 11:26 | Finger Crossing: 1a |
| Finger Substitution | p. 9:1 | p. 36:1 | p. 6:15 | Finger Substitution: 10a–b |
| Finger Glissando | p. 11:1–2 | p. 40:1 p. 41:1 |
p. 13:31-32 | Finger Glissando: 1–2 |
| Thumb Glissando | p. 12:1–2 (hands separate) | p. 42:1–2 | p. 13:33 | Thumb Glissando: 1a–b, 3a–b |
| Three-Part Studies | p. 79:14 | p. 64:4 | p. 20:54 | Repertoire: “Allegretto,” Raffy |
| Pedal Techniques | ||||
| Alternate Toes | p. 20–21: 1–6 | p. 114:1–2 (bottom) | p. 28–29:72–75 p. 30:79–82 |
Pedal: ex. 1–8, 15a, 16a, 21 |
| Toe and Heel | p. 23:1–4 p. 28:1 |
p. 116:1–3 p. 119:1–2 |
p. 29:76–77 p. 33–34: 95–95 |
Pedal: ex. 34a, 34c |
| Crossing | p. 32:1–2 | p. 129 5-note scales, pedal only | p. 35:99 | Pedal: ex. 55a |
| Glissando | p. 33:1 bottom | p. 136:1 | p. 35:103b | Pedal: ex.42a |
| Substitution | p. 31:1 | p. 120:1 | p. 36:104 | Pedal: ex. 43a, 45a |
| Manual and Pedal Studies | ||||
| Two-Part | p. 96:2–3 | p. 155:8 | p. 47:131 | Repertoire: “Saints, Behold. . .” play each hand separately with pedal (right hand and pedal, left hand and pedal) |
| Three-Part | p. 97:7 | p. 155:11 | p. 49:137 | Repertoire: “Prelude on ‘Dennis’,” Elliott |
You will learn four organ pieces in this level. Choose one of the following pieces to prepare and perform for Played Assignment 1. Another piece may be substituted with the approval of your teacher. No pieces should be repeated from previous played assignments or levels.
Dupré, Marcel. Seventy-Nine Chorales for the Organ, Opus 28. New York: H.W. Gray, 1932.
All hymns in this level should be prepared with a sustained legato approach. As described in OrganTutor Online under “Listening Skills for Practice,” pay particular attention to precise releases, perfect legato, and independence of line.
To supplement the required study materials for this level, the following books are recommended. They may be helpful in mastering the performance of hymns:
For Played Assignment 1 learn a simple four-part hymn played on a manual only (no pedal). You may choose from the following Hymns published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (free downloads). Other hymns in any hymnbook of comparable scope and difficulty may be substituted.
| Hymn 3 | Now Let Us Rejoice |
| Hymn 19 | We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet |
| Hymn 67 | Glory to God on High |
| Hymn 116 | Come, Follow Me |
| Hymn 195 | How Great the Wisdom and the Love |
| Hymn 294 | Love at Home |
The following chart summarizes everything that you should prepare for this played assignment:
| Played Assignment 1 | |
|---|---|
| Organ Technique | For each technique listed above, you will be asked to play any or all of the manual, pedal, and combined manual and pedal exercises in the method book you have chosen. |
| Organ Repertoire | Marcel Dupré, "Abide with us, O Lord Jesus Christ," “Glory Be to God on High,” or “Beloved Jesus, Here We Stand”. |
| Hymn Playing | Play one verse of a hymn, manual only (no pedal). |
| Sight-reading | No sight-reading is required for Played Assignments 1 and 2. |
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Played Assignment 1 Evaluation Form - .pdf (pdf format with fillable scores)
Remember, you should complete all lessons and played assignments to complete the course.
Best wishes!