Instrumental Solo,Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1513976 Composed by Various. Arranged by Robert Chamberlin. Christmas. Individual part. 20 pages. Robert Chamberlin #1088519. Published by Robert Chamberlin (A0.1513976). This set of Christmas Carol introductions for pipe organ has been written specifically for one hand and pedals. They were commissioned by a friend and fellow organist who was experiencing mobility issues with her right hand. She asked if I could write something she could play without having to rely on her right hand. From the beginning, I was intent on writing for left hand and pedals. But, as I moved forward with each carol arrangement, I realized that the manual part could actually be played with either left or right hand alone. There are different challenges with each hand, due to the structure of the hands (distances between fingers, especially the placement of the thumb). In spite of those challenges, the manual part can be played by either hand. While these arrangements may be useful for organists experiencing physical issues with one of their hands, they could also be used to help develop independence of the hands.
