To God Be The Glory - Intermediate Piano Arrangement No. 4

Sacred

Difficulty Level: 4

(4,750 Points)

Description:

“To God Be The Glory - Intermediate Piano Arrangement No. 4” is classified as a Level 4 Piano work worth 4,750 points within the Road to Virtuosity progression system. It is categorized under Intermediate Piano Arrangements → Hymns - Easter and is part of the Sacred collection. The sheet music for “To God Be The Glory - Intermediate Piano Arrangement No. 4” 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.

“To God Be The Glory - Intermediate” is a one-page piano arrangement of the gospel hymn by Fanny J. Crosby and William H. Doane, arranged by Pablo Havenstein. The music is written in 3/4 with a key signature of one sharp, giving the arrangement a bright hymn-like sound. The right hand carries the familiar melody, while the left hand supports with bass notes, broken figures, and simple moving accompaniment patterns. The texture is fuller than a basic lead sheet but still clear enough for the hymn tune to remain easy to hear.

Measures 1–6 introduce the opening phrase of the hymn. The right hand presents the melody in long, singing note values, while the left hand begins with simple bass movement and broken accompaniment underneath. The arrangement keeps the melody direct and recognizable while adding gentle motion below it.

Measures 7–13 continue the verse material with more movement in the left hand. The right hand keeps the hymn melody clear, while the bass line uses repeated eighth-note figures and small passing tones to create a smoother intermediate texture. Accidentals add harmonic color as the phrase moves toward the next section.

Measures 14–20 begin the refrain area with a slightly fuller sound. The right hand continues the main tune, while the left hand becomes more active with broken accompaniment figures and lower bass motion. The texture gives the music a stronger sense of forward movement while keeping the hymn character intact.

Measures 21–26 continue the refrain with more connected motion between the hands. The melody remains in the right hand, but the left hand uses flowing patterns that help the arrangement feel broader and more developed than a simple hymn setting.

Measures 27–end bring the arrangement to a confident close. The final phrase keeps the familiar melody in the right hand while the left hand supports with steady bass notes and moving inner tones. The ending settles into a clear final cadence, giving the piece a complete and satisfying finish.

Interesting fact: “To God Be the Glory” was written by Fanny J. Crosby with music by William H. Doane. Crosby wrote thousands of hymn texts during her lifetime, and this hymn remains one of her most widely sung songs because of its joyful refrain: “Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice!”

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