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“Are You Washed In The Blood? - Intermediate Piano Arrangement No. 2” is classified as a Level 6 Piano work worth 36,780 points within the Road to Virtuosity progression system. It is categorized under Intermediate Piano Arrangements → Hymns, Hymns - Easter and is part of the Sacred collection. The sheet music for “Are You Washed In The Blood? - Intermediate Piano Arrangement No. 2” 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 intermediate piano arrangement of the gospel hymn by Elisha A. Hoffman. This arrangement by Alyona Korotkova is written in G major and 4/4 time, with a clear right-hand melody, steady left-hand support, broken accompaniment patterns, and a gentle ritardando near the end. The piece keeps the direct, hymn-like character of the original song while adding enough movement to make it more pianistic. Students should focus on keeping the melody clear, playing the accompaniment evenly, and maintaining a steady pulse through the repeated hymn phrases.
Measures 1–4 introduce the opening phrase of the hymn. The right hand carries the melody with simple quarter notes and longer notes, while the left hand supports with held harmony and basic chord tones. The melody should sing clearly above the accompaniment.
Measures 5–8 continue the first large phrase. The right hand keeps the familiar hymn melody, while the left hand becomes more active with small broken patterns and bass motion. The student should keep the left hand smooth and steady so it does not overpower the tune.
Measures 9–12 begin the next phrase with a similar texture. The right hand continues the melody in a calm, direct style, while the left hand uses broken notes underneath. This section should remain even and hymn-like, not rushed.
Measures 13–16 complete the first page. The right hand repeats familiar melodic shapes from earlier, while the left hand supports with moving accompaniment figures. The phrase should feel settled before the music continues onto the second page.
Measures 17–20 bring a fuller and slightly more active statement. The left hand uses more continuous broken-note motion, while the right hand keeps the melody clear above it. This section requires careful balance between the hands.
Measures 21–24 continue the hymn melody with steady accompaniment. The right hand stays simple and singing, while the left hand provides harmonic motion underneath. Students should keep the rhythm even and avoid making the accompaniment too heavy.
Measures 25–28 return to material similar to the opening phrase. The right hand carries the tune with longer notes and small moving figures, while the left hand supports with broken patterns and bass notes. This section helps prepare the final phrase.
Measures 29 to the end form the closing passage. The music returns to the familiar hymn shape, then slows slightly with the ritardando near the end. The final measures should sound calm, clear, and confident, with the last harmony giving the arrangement a settled finish.
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 make it one of the most direct and memorable gospel hymns about cleansing and salvation.
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