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“There Is Power In The Blood - Advanced Piano Arrangement No. 1” is classified as a Level 6 Piano work worth 30,000 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 “There Is Power 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.
“There Is Power In The Blood” is an advanced piano arrangement of the gospel hymn by Lewis E. Jones. This arrangement by Michael Kravchuk is written in C major and common time, with full chordal writing, strong rhythmic drive, chromatic harmonies, and a more dramatic middle section. The arrangement keeps the bold gospel character of the hymn while expanding it into a fuller concert-style piano setting. Students should focus on keeping the hymn melody clear, controlling the repeated chords, and balancing the thicker textures so the arrangement sounds powerful without becoming harsh.
Measures 1–9 introduce the hymn with strong repeated chords in both hands. The rhythm is steady and direct, giving the opening a confident gospel-hymn character. The hands often move together, so the student should aim for a clean, unified sound without pounding.
Measures 10–16 move into a more melodic statement of the hymn. The right hand carries the tune while the left hand supports with chords and bass motion underneath. The texture is still full, but the melody should sing clearly above the accompaniment.
Measures 17–25 continue the hymn melody with more space between phrases. The hands take turns supporting the tune, and the texture becomes slightly less dense in places. This section needs careful timing so the rests and phrase breaks feel intentional.
Measures 26–32 return to stronger chordal writing. The right hand plays the melody with fuller harmony, while the left hand gives firm support underneath. This section should sound confident and energetic, leading into the more colorful middle of the arrangement.
Measures 33–40 begin a more chromatic and dramatic passage. The right hand uses repeated chord patterns, accidentals, and thicker harmony, while the left hand keeps a steady chordal foundation. This section gives the arrangement a more advanced sound and requires careful reading.
Measures 41–48 continue the chromatic middle section with active right-hand figures and triplet motion. The harmony becomes more colorful, and the hands must stay rhythmically steady through the changing patterns. The performer should keep the energy moving forward without rushing.
Measures 49–58 begin the return toward the main hymn material. The arrangement uses a mixture of melody fragments, chords, and moving figures to rebuild momentum. This section should feel like a transition back into the stronger gospel style.
Measures 59 to the end form the final closing section. The familiar hymn character returns with fuller harmony and a strong final drive. The arrangement closes with bold chordal writing, giving the piece a powerful and settled conclusion.
Interesting fact: “There Is Power in the Blood” is also known by its first line, “Would you be free from the burden of sin?” Hymnary lists Lewis E. Jones as the author and gives the tune title as POWER IN THE BLOOD. The hymn’s repeated phrase “power in the blood” helped make it one of the most recognizable gospel hymns about redemption and cleansing.
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