Distribution of Parts

For the Organ--Other Ways

The four parts of a hymn can also be distributed between the manual and pedal keyboards in other ways:

• tenor solo
• manual only
• soprano solo
• alto up an octave
• soprano and tenor switch
• pedal melody

Each of these “creative” hymn-playing techniques has unique strengths and advantages, and can be used for various reasons. However, it is critical to achieve competency in the normal arrangement first.