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How to Play "IN THE NAME OF THE LORD" by Sandi Patty on Piano

Sandi Patty · 83 bars

  • Ab major
  • 4/4
  • 80 BPM
  • Medium
  • Melody + piano

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  1. Intro
  2. Verse 1
  3. Chorus 1
  4. Verse 2
  5. Chorus 2
  6. Verse 3
  7. Whole song
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Verse 1, part 1 · bars 6 to 11

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  3. Both hands

What you need to know

Read from the song's own notes: the key, the beat, the chords, and what each hand plays.

Key and scale

Ab major

4 flats: Bb, Eb, Ab, Db

AbBbCDbEbFG

The Ab major scale

Time signature

4/4

4 beats in every bar, at 80 BPM

The chords you play

The song uses 32 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

More chords in the song

Left hand

Bass notes

The piano's lower staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, about one a beat.

Range A1 to Eb4Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand

Right hand

The melody

The tune the singer sings, one note at a time, about two a beat.

Range Ab3 to A5Part by part

How to practice "IN THE NAME OF THE LORD"

Learn "IN THE NAME OF THE LORD" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 16 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

Every step is free to play
  1. Start hereThe melody

    Step 1: Right hand

    Listen, then play the melody with your right hand, with finger numbers.

    Open this step
  2. Lower staff

    Step 2: Left hand

    Your left hand learns the piano's lower staff, note for note, while the right hand plays softly so you hear where you are.

    Open this step
  3. Both staves

    Step 3: Both hands

    Both hands together, as written. When you can play it, press "I can play it" and the part is learned.

    Open this step
  4. Then play the whole song

    When you can play every part, play the full sheet music with its backing track in the player.

    Play the full song

Frequently asked questions

How do I learn "IN THE NAME OF THE LORD" on the piano?

Learn "IN THE NAME OF THE LORD" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 16 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

What key is "IN THE NAME OF THE LORD" in?

"IN THE NAME OF THE LORD" is in Ab major, which has 4 flats: Bb, Eb, Ab and Db. The Ab major scale is Ab, Bb, C, Db, Eb, F and G.

The Ab major scale

What are the chords in "IN THE NAME OF THE LORD"?

The sheet music uses 32 chords: Ab, Dbm6, Db, Eb, Cm, Dbmaj7, Bb9, Gb, C, Csus, Fm, C7, Bbm7, Bb, Cm7, Dm7 and 16 more.

What does the left hand play in "IN THE NAME OF THE LORD"?

The piano's lower staff: mostly one note at a time, about one a beat, from A1 to Eb4. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "IN THE NAME OF THE LORD"?

"IN THE NAME OF THE LORD" plays at 80 BPM in 4/4. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need.

Is "IN THE NAME OF THE LORD" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Medium: a good next step once you can play a few easy songs. The melody goes from Ab3 up to A5. The practice splits it into parts of a few bars, one hand at a time, so you can learn it at your own pace.

How long should I practice each day?

A few minutes is enough. Choose 5, 10 or 15 minutes: the timer ends the session for you, and the next session picks up where you stopped.

Do I need to read sheet music?

No. The practice plays each part for you, one hand at a time, and shows its notes on the sheet and on a keyboard as they play, with finger numbers. Slow it down as much as you need.

Is it free?

Yes. Practicing is free. Sign in to keep your progress and your streak, and to get a daily reminder.

Where can I get the sheet music for "IN THE NAME OF THE LORD"?

Play the full sheet music free in the interactive player, or download a printable PDF.

Sheet music in the playerDownload the PDF