This collection presents intermediate to advanced settings of 16 traditional gospel tunes arranged for solo mandolin in standard notation and tablature. With the mandolin tuned in perfect fifths and frequent drones, the harmony in these arrangements is often reminiscent of shape note singing, disarmingly followed by fluid, modern sounds.The table of contents reads like an album of greatest gospel hits with songs like Angel Band, I Am a Pilgrim, In the Sweet By and By and Walk in Jerusalem Just Like John. Will the Circle Be Unbroken and Keep on the Sunny Side round out a repertoire of joyful gospel. For ease of learning, the author has provided online recordings of each selection.
A Beautiful Life
Ain't Gonna Lay My Armor Down
Angel Band
As I Went Down to the River to Pray
Be Still My Soul
I Am A Pilgrim
I Feel Like Traveling On
In The Sweet By And By
Just A Closer Walk With Thee
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Walk In Jerusalem Just Like John
What Wondrous Love Is This?
When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder
Where The Soul Never Dies
Will The Circle Be Unbroken?
Keep On The Sunny Side
