How to Play “O Praise the Name” on Piano [Video Tutorial]
“O Praise the Name (Anástasis)” by Hillsong Worship is a beautiful song for developing your worship piano skills. Its reflective verses and powerful chorus give you a chance to practice both simple accompaniment and more expressive playing.
If you're learning how to play worship songs by chords, this is a great one to work through because you can keep the piano part simple or gradually add more detail as the song builds.
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Learn the Chords and Song Structure
In the video tutorial below, we'll start with the chord shapes you'll need to play “O Praise the Name.” I'll show you how to form each chord and work through the progression so you can follow along at the piano.
Once you understand the chords, you'll be able to focus on how you want to accompany the different sections of the song.
An Easy Version for Beginners
The first approach keeps the accompaniment simple and practical.
If you're newer to worship piano, concentrate on playing the chord changes accurately and keeping your rhythm steady. You don't need a complicated arrangement to make this song sound good.
This version is also helpful if you're playing with other musicians and need to leave space for vocals, guitar, or other instruments.
Add Movement as You Grow
The second approach takes the same song and develops it into a more advanced piano accompaniment.
You'll hear how changing the way you play the chords can create more motion and help the piano respond to the different sections of the song. Learning to transition between simpler and fuller playing is an important part of becoming a versatile worship pianist.
You can take individual ideas from the advanced version rather than trying to copy everything at once.
Watch and Play Along
Use the tutorial below to learn how to play “O Praise the Name” on piano, starting with the chords and then working through both accompaniment styles.
As you practice, pay attention to the overall sound rather than simply trying to get through the notes. A strong worship pianist learns to recognize when the song needs simplicity and when it needs more musical movement.
With practice, you'll be able to use the techniques from this tutorial in many other worship songs as well.
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