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“Are You Washed In The Blood? - Advanced Piano Arrangement No. 1” is classified as a Level 7 Piano work worth 75,000 points within the Road to Virtuosity progression system. It is categorized under Advanced Piano Arrangements → Hymns, Hymns - Easter and is part of the Sacred collection. The sheet music for “Are You Washed In The Blood? - Advanced Piano Arrangement No. 1” provided on this website is available for non-commercial use. This means it may be downloaded, printed, studied, and performed for personal or educational purposes, but it may not be sold, redistributed commercially, or used as part of a paid product without permission.
“Are You Washed in the Blood?” is an advanced piano arrangement of the gospel hymn by Elisha A. Hoffman. This arrangement by Michael Kravchuk is written in D major and 4/4 time, with a strong hymn melody, full chordal writing, repeated rhythmic patterns, chromatic harmonies, and more active passagework in the final section. The piece keeps the bold, evangelistic character of the hymn while expanding it into a fuller piano arrangement. Students should focus on keeping the melody clear, playing the repeated chords with control, and balancing the thick textures so the hymn tune is never buried.
Measures 1–7 introduce the hymn melody in a full chordal texture. The right hand carries the tune with supporting harmony, while the left hand provides solid bass notes and chords underneath. The sound should be confident and clear, with the melody projected above the harmony.
Measures 8–17 continue the first statement of the hymn. The right hand uses fuller chords, short passing figures, and repeated rhythmic shapes, while the left hand supports with steady chordal motion. This section closes the opening statement with a strong, settled sound.
Measures 18–27 begin a more energetic section. The right hand becomes more active with repeated chord patterns and tied notes, while the left hand moves in steady bass tones. The texture is thicker than the opening and needs firm rhythm without becoming harsh.
Measures 28–33 continue the energetic hymn style with more motion between the hands. The right hand uses repeated notes, chordal figures, and short melodic decorations, while the left hand adds moving support underneath. This section prepares the more chromatic middle passage.
Measures 34–49 form the most harmonically colorful section of the arrangement. The music uses many accidentals, thicker chords, and stronger chromatic movement in both hands. The hymn melody is still present, but the harmony becomes richer and more dramatic, giving the arrangement a more advanced sound.
Measures 50–59 move into a flowing passage with running broken patterns between the hands. The right hand plays moving figures above a more active left-hand accompaniment, creating a fuller and more pianistic texture. This section should feel driving and confident while still keeping the hymn tune recognizable.
Measures 60 to the end form the final closing section. The music combines chordal hymn writing with active left-hand motion and a strong final cadence. The arrangement ends firmly in D major, giving the hymn a bold and triumphant conclusion.
Interesting fact: “Are You Washed in the Blood?” is also known by its first line, “Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing pow’r?” Hymnary lists Elisha A. Hoffman as the author and gives the tune title as WASHED IN THE BLOOD. The hymn’s repeated question and refrain made it especially memorable in gospel hymn singing.
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