Details
- Instrument:
- Piano Accompaniment Voice Piano, Vocal Easy Piano
- Genres:
- Gospel Spirituals Romantic Period Traditional
- Publishers:
- MissoRB
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Format:
- Score
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Beginning
- Usages:
- School and Community Sacred
- Number of Pages:
- 3
SKU: A0.1817378
Composed by Charles C. Converse and Joseph M. Scriven. Arranged by MissoRB. This edition: pdf. 19th Century, Gospel, Spiritual, Traditional. Score. 3 pages. MissoRB #1377516. Published by MissoRB (A0.1817378).This easy level arrangement of What a Friend We Have in Jesus is written for Voice and Piano, with chord symbols and full lyrics included in the score, making it ideal for beginner singers and pianists, teachers, churches, and educational settings. The hymn was written by Joseph M. Scriven (1855) with music by Charles C. Converse, and is one of the most beloved Christian hymns of all time, widely used in worship services, hymnals, and devotional repertoire.
In this setting, the vocal line presents the complete main melody in a comfortable range suitable for congregational and solo singing, while the piano provides a supportive and easy accompaniment appropriate for students. The chord symbols reinforce harmonic understanding and allow optional accompaniment by guitar or ensemble. The calm, prayerful, and devotional character of the hymn is fully preserved, making it suitable for church services, teaching, recitals, and personal study.
About the instrument:
Voice – main melody line
Comfortable vocal range for beginners
Piano – easy accompaniment
Clear harmonic support and beginner-friendly texture
Easy level
Balanced vocal and piano writing
Chord symbols included
Lyrics included in the score
Suitable for solo singing, teaching, accompaniment, and church performance
About the lyrics:
Hymn lyrics by Joseph M. Scriven are fully included in the score, allowing optional singing, congregational use, and educational or church performances.
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- ArrangeMe:
- MissoRB
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Instrument:
- Piano and Keyboard Piano Accompaniment Vocal Voice Piano and Keyboard Piano Piano, Vocal Piano and Keyboard Piano Easy Piano
- Publisher:
- MissoRB