Thread: Short Hymn
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Old May 22 2006, 6:18 PM
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I can project/imagine it sung as a four-part piece rather than piano so that isn't a problem. As a classical hymn it comes over ok.

There was one chord that jars...I'll have another listen and give you the timing where it is.
Ok, it's at 27/28 seconds approaching the cadence - sounds like a VIIb or V7c incomplete. A V7a might be better in situ (there's nothing wrong with the subtonic VIIb or V7c but they're best approached and quitted 'traditionally' in a setting like this.

The third chord along sounds fine (I think it's a iib) but if I'm right, the 3rd is doubled which wouldn't go strictly with the rules.

The treble and harmonic rhythm moves nicely. It'll sound great sung by a choir/congregation, being easy on the voice.

Is it in G maj?

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