The Piper’s Hymnal

Hymns Arranged for the Highland Bagpipe

Over 100 common hymn tunes that fit naturally within the Highland pipe scale
A great source of unique melodies that can be arranged as slow airs
Key symbols for each hymn, to aid both pipers and their accompanists (i.e. 'Amazing Grace' sounds in the key of E-flat when played on Highland pipes)
Several indexes to help locate a favorite hymn, or hymns appropriate for specific occasions and themes
Breath marks to help with phrasing and accompanying singers
Tips on performing with accompanists (organ, congregational singing, etc.)
Represents a large variety of styles, origins, ethnicities, and denominational backgrounds
Some melodies feature alternate tunings, C- and F-natural
Spiral-bound for convenience
Easy to Moderate difficulty levels.
Selections include 'Gude Me, O Thou Great Jehovah', 'Simple Gifts' (aka 'Lord of the Dance'), 'Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence', 'O Sing a Song of Bethlehem', 'Amazing Grace' (sung version), 'Though I May Speak', 'O Come, All Ye Faithful', 'We Three Kings', 'O For a Thousand Tongues', 'Finlandia', 'O Come, O Come, Emmanuel', 'Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus', 'Wondrous Love', 'Here I Am, Lord', 'To God Be the Glory', 'Tallis' Canon', 'The Day Thou Gavest', 'Down to Earth, as a Dove', 'O Sacred Head, Now Wounded', 'O Worship the King', 'Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee', and many more.
(Organ/keyboard parts not included)