Hymn Primer A Very Easy Book of Hymns Author:Wesley Schaum Foreword: This book is designed to make familiar hymns as easy as possible. A student with just six to eight weeks study will be able to start working in this album. The pieces are arranged in five-finger position with the melody divided between the hands. A minimum of finger numbers is used. Large notes and an oblong format (which brings t... more »he music closer to the eye-level of the player) help make music-reading easier. Dues accompaniments offer many possibilities for recitals and for Sunday School participation. The duets help provide valuable rhythmic training and ensemble experience especially beneficial to beginners. The duets are recommended for use at home as well as at the lesson. The person playing the accompaniment is free to add pedal according to his own taste.