Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1078910 Composed by Traditional Christian Hymn, Lyrics by John Newton. Arranged by Piacere Music Sheets. Folk,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Standards,Traditional. Score. 6 pages. Piacere Music Sheets #683107. Published by Piacere Music Sheets (A0.1078910). Key/Tone: C Major Movements/Sections: Andante Difficulty: Grade 2/12 (Easy) Obs.:This score presents the hymn Amazing Grace in an arrangement for Alto voice with piano accompaniment. This piece is a Christian hymn about wonder and gratefulness. The melody is pentatonic, and the lyrics were written in 1772 by John Newton, a former slave trader who had converted to Christianity. The hymn is about divine grace; it is based on 1 Chronicles 17:16-17, a prayer of King David in which he marvels at God's choosing him and his house. It's believed that Newton wrote this hymn for his 1773 New Year's Day sermon; he then entitled the piece Faith's Review and Expectations. This hymn conveys a powerful message and bears strong references to human rights and freedom. Included: Full score and separated parts for each instrument.
