Tune: SWING LOW

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SWING LOW

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	Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

Piano/Organ
	We Have Met to Worship (Captivating Expr…

Choral
	Songs of Comfort and Hope - Medium-high…

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Title:	SWING LOW
Place Of Origin:	United States
Meter:	Irregular
Incipit:	31311 65111 13555
Key:	G Major
Source:	African-American spiritual
Copyright:	Public Domain

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Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

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A pentatonic melody, SWING LOW has the musical structure of "call and response" (solo and chorus) which is common in the rote practices associated with African American spirituals. Use a vocal soloist or a small group of voices for the marked unison segments and have the entire congregation sing the harmony parts. Although ideally this spiritual is sung unaccompanied, the continual changes from unison to harmony can also be emphasized with instruments. Some melodic and rhythmic liberties should be taken in singing the solo lines. Do not rush!

--Psalter Hymnal Handbook, 1988

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Piano/Organ We Have Met to Worship (Captivating Expressions of Praise for Piano) Fourteen (14) American Spirituals and Hymns Spirituals for Keyboard More Piano/Organ...
Choral Songs of Comfort and Hope - Medium-high Voice Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - Medium-high Voice (and Other Songs from the Hampton Institute) Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - Medium-high Voice (and Other Songs from the Hampton Institute) More Choral...
Handbells Swing Low, Sweet Chariot TWELVE BELLS +1 FOR SPIRITUALS More Handbells...
PowerPoint SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT - Lead Line (Lift Up Your Hearts 469) SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT (Worship & Rejoice 2003 - 520) SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT (Gray Psalter 617) More PowerPoint...

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

The Gospel Pianist: 25 Hymn Embellishments for Worship
Composer/Editor Donald F. Marsh
Published By: Abingdon Press (1999) pp. 21
Favorite Hymn Tunes in Dual Settings Book 3: For All Organs
Composer/Editor Arthur E. Bergman
Published By: King Music Publishing Co. (1964) pp. 30

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Instrumental Solo

Sacred Songs for Instruments: Melody and Harmony for Solo or Duet Performance
Composer/Editor Fred Bock
Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1980) pp. 13

Organ Solo

Mosaics: Organ Music for Worship and Concert
Composer/Editor Lawrence P. Schreiber
Published By: The Sacred Music Press (2019) pp. 25
Foundation!: Hymns and Songs of Faith for Organ
Composer/Editors Ron Sprunger; Lloyd A. Larson
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2014) pp. 44
The Organist's Companion Volume 31 Number 2 January 2009 General, Lent, Holy Week, Funerals: A Bi-monthly Journal of Quality Organ Music for the Practical Church Musician
Composer/Editors Wayne Leupold; Roy L. Belfield, Jr.
Published By: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. (2009) pp. 4
Just a Closer Walk: Ten Voluntaries on Spirituals and Gospel Hymns
Composer/Editor Carlton R. Young
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2006) pp. 30
Organ Exaltation Revised Edition: Now including extensive hymn background information
Composer/Editor Rick Parks
Published By: The FJH Music Company, Inc. (2005) pp. 33
Augsburg Organ Library Autumn
Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Barbara Harbach
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2003) pp. 96
Hymn Preludes for the Church Year Book 2: Ordinary Time
Composer/Editor Rosalie Bonighton
Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2001) pp. 242
A Spiritual Pair: Diptcych for Organ
Composer/Editor Dan Locklair
Published By: Hal Leonard Corporation (1996) pp. 3
Favorite Spirituals: For Organ
Composer/Editors Dorothy Wells; Robert J. Hughes
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1993) pp. 19
Spirituals for Keyboard
Composer/Editor Charles Callahan
Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (1993) pp. 11
Two Spirituals for Organ
Composer/Editor Ralph Simpson
Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (1993) pp. 6
The Organ Portfolio Volume 55 Number 6 August 1992: A Bi-monthly Anthology for the Church Organist
Composer/Editors Dorothy Wells; James Mansfield
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1992) pp. 10
Spirituals for Organ
Composer/Editor Olive Nelson Russell
Published By: Belwin-Mills Publishing Corporation (1990) pp. 22
The Organist Volume 91 Number 2 May 1987: A Bi-Monthly Publication for Church Organists
Composer/Editors James Mansfield; Robert J. Hughes
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1987) pp. 59
Organ Music for Funerals and Memorial Services Book I
Composer/Editor Wilbur C. Held
Published By: Augsburg Publishing House (1986) pp. 12
The Amateur Organist No. 94: A Collection of Organ Voluntaries for Church Use
Composer/Editor John Troutman
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1984) pp. 22
The Amateur Organist Number 94: A Collection of Organ Voluntaries for Church Use
Composer/Editor John Troutman
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1984) pp. 22
The Organist Volume 88 Number 2 May 1984: A Bi-monthly Magazine for Church Organists
Composer/Editors James Mansfield; John Troutman
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1984) pp. 22
Organ Exaltation: Hymn Arrangements by Rick Parks
Composer/Editor Rick Parks
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1982) pp. 34
Fred Bock's Great Gospel Hits: For All Organs
Composer/Editor Fred Bock
Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1978) pp. 38
Fred Bock's Greatest Gospel Hits: For All Organs
Composer/Editor Fred Bock
Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1978) pp. 38
Favorite Sacred Melodies: For the Hammond Organ
Composer/Editor William Stickles
Published By: G. Schirmer, Inc. (1956) pp. 42
Improvisations on Negro Spirituals: For Hammond Organ with Pipe Organ Registration
Composer/Editor Virginia Carrington Thomas
Published By: Ethel Smith Music Corporation (1951) pp. 14
Funeral Hymn Voluntaries
Composer/Editor Ellen Jane Lorenz
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1950) pp. 50

Piano Solo

Good News!: 10 Spirituals for Solo Piano
Composer/Editors Lloyd A. Larson; Joel Raney
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2015) pp. 31
Spiritual Reflections for Paino
Composer/Editor John Carter
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2014) pp. 21
Keyboard Worship & Praise Volume 4 Number 3 January February March 2011: The Best of Christian Music for Today's Church
Composer/Editors Larry Shackley; Kurt Kaiser
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2011) pp. 16
Solos for the Sanctuary: Spirituals: 7 Piano Solos for the Church Pianist
Composer/Editor Glenda Austin
Published By: The Willis Music Company (2011) pp. 16
The Spirituals Collection: 15 Timeless Melodies
Composer/Editor Phillip Keveren
Published By: Hal Leonard Corporation (2010) pp. 27
Hymns of Refuge and Strength: Artistic Settings for the Advanced Pianist
Composer/Editor Marilyn Thompson
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2009) pp. 9
The Complete Worship Suites: 18 Expressive Suites Arranged for Solo Piano Correlated with Scriptural Themes
Composer/Editor Robert D. Vandall
Published By: Alfred Music Publishing Company, Inc. (2009) pp. 58
Be Thou My Vision: Hymn Settings for Solo Piano
Composer/Editor Matt Limbaugh
Published By: The FJH Music Company, Inc. (2005) pp. 42
Praise, Prayer & Promise: Creative Hymn Settings for the Piano Soloist
Composer/Editor Jolene Boyd
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2005) pp. 40
Be Thou My Vision: Ten Meditative Hymns for Piano
Composer/Editor Michael Larkin
Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2004) pp. 25
Come, Thou Fount: Piano Solos to Touch the Heart
Composer/Editor J. Bert Carlson
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2004) pp. 32
Poor Wayfaring Stranger: Five Spirituals for Solo Piano
Composer/Editor Teresa Wihelmi
Published By: The FJH Music Company, Inc. (2004) pp. 12
African-American Spirituals: Arrangements for Piano by James Pethel
Composer/Editor James Pethel
Published By: GlorySound (2003) pp. 10
Traditional Hymns Level 5: Hal Leonard Student Piano Library
Composer/Editor Mona Rejino
Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2002) pp. 10
Best of Kurt Kaiser: Classic Arrangements for Solo Piano
Composer/Editor Kurt Kaiser
Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2001) pp. 26
Big Gold Book of Medium Difficult Piano Solos
Composer/Editors Carol McMillen Tornquist; Ken Barker; Teresa Patterson Wilhelmi
Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2000) pp. 28
Inspirational Treasures: Instrumental Favorite Hymns
Composer/Editor Gary Prim
Published By: Combs Music International (1999) pp. 62
American Hymn Classics: Piano Collection
Composer/Editor Chuck Marohnic
Published By: GlorySound (1998) pp. 24
Well-Tempered Jazz
Composer/Editor Mark Hayes
Published By: GlorySound (1998) pp. 65
Eternal Spirit: Introspective Settings of Eight Ageless Hymns
Composer/Editor Gail Lorraine Hazard
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1997) pp. 5
Praise in Many Colors: Hymns, Spirituals, Gospel Songs, and Carols Arranged for Solo Piano
Composer/Editor Melody Bober
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1996) pp. 15
Spirituals for Piano
Composer/Editor John Carter
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1990) pp. 5
Beautiful Hymns and Spirituals
Composer/Editor Lee Evans
Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (1989) pp. 22
Dino Kartsonakis
Composer/Editor Dino Kartsonakis
Published By: The Benson Company, Inc. (1988) pp. 16
Go Down, Moses: Hymns We Play and Sing Book V
Composer/Editor Myra Schubert
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1986) pp. 46
Spirituals for Piano
Composer/Editor Calvin Taylor
Published By: Ron Harris Music (1986) pp. 41
Just Hooked by Gospel: Keyboard Folio
Composer/Editors Don Wyrtzen; Carol McMillen
Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1984) pp. 37
The Music of Kurt Kaiser
Composer/Editor Kurt Kaiser
Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1984) pp. 26
Spiritual Cameos: A Set of Distinctive Piano Transcriptions
Composer/Editors Dorothy I. Strohman; John W. Schaum
Published By: Schaum Publications, Inc. (1976) pp. 14
Gospel Piano Stylings
Composer/Editor Betty Jean Chatham
Published By: Crescendo Publications, Inc. (1975) pp. 44
Spirituals at the Piano: Beloved Melodies Arranged by Peggy Tolson
Composer/Editor Peggy Tolson
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1969) pp. 18
Preludes to Faith
Composer/Editor Kurt Kaiser
Published By: Sacred Songs (1964) pp. 21
Preludes to Faith Volume 1
Composer/Editor Kurt Kaiser
Published By: Sacred Songs (1964) pp. 21
Preludes to Faith Volume 1: Piano Solos
Composer/Editor Kurt Kaiser
Published By: Sacred Songs (1964) pp. 21
Famous Negro Spirituals
Composer/Editor Hugo Frey
Published By: Robbins Music Corporation (1924) pp. 14

Piano and Organ Duet

A Symphony of Spirituals for Piano and Organ
Composer/Editor Joel Raney
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2001) pp. 12, 15
Six Hymns for Organ & Piano
Composer/Editor Eleanor W. Whitsett
Published By: National Music Publishers (1997) pp. 11

Instruments: Instrumental Solo

Sacred Songs for Instruments: Melody and Harmony for Solo or Duet Performance
Composer/Editor Fred Bock
Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1980) pp. 13

Instruments: Piano and Keyboard Duet

Light for the Journey: Creative Duets for Piano and Electronic Keyboard
Composer/Editor Marilyn Thompson
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2014) pp. 56

Piano Duet+: Piano Duet One Piano

Four in the Spirit: Four-Hand Piano Duets of Beloved Spirituals
Composer/Editors James Pethel; Stan Pethel
Published By: Jubilate Music (2022) pp. 30
Good News for 4-Hands!: Festive Piano Arrangements
Composer/Editor Lloyd Larson
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2018) pp. 3
Spirituals for 4-Hand Piano
Composer/Editor Lloyd A. Larson
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2011) pp. 37

Voices: Vocal Solo

Tennessee Ernie Ford's Book of Favorite Hymns
Composer/Editor Ernest J. Ford
Published By: Bramhall House (1962) pp. 56
Album of Negro Spirituals: 26 Favorite Examples of America's Greatest Contribution to the World of Music
Composer/Editor John Rosamond Johnson
Published By: Edward B. Marks Music Company (1940) pp. 2
Your Favorite Negro Spirituals: Arranged for Solo Voice with Piano
Published By: Shawnee Press, Inc. (1938) pp. 2

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Piano/Organ

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Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Instrumental Solo

Organ Solo

Piano Solo

Piano and Organ Duet

Instruments: Instrumental Solo

Instruments: Piano and Keyboard Duet

Piano Duet+: Piano Duet One Piano

Voices: Vocal Solo

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The Cyber Hymnal #6434

Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #617

Worship and Rejoice #520

With Heart and Voice: songs for all God's children #140

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