Old Rugged Cross Piano Tutorial - Classic Hymn Made Easy

Learn how to play The Old Rugged Cross on piano — step by step, from melody to full arrangement. Perfect for church pianists, worship leaders, and anyone who loves Southern Gospel piano. In this tutorial, I'll walk you through The Old Rugged Cross in a way that works for any skill level. We cover the melody, left hand chord patterns, and how to bring both hands together into a full, beautiful arrangement you can use in church or at home. Whether you're learning your first hymn or an experienced pianist looking to add this classic to your repertoire — this lesson is for you. What we cover: ✅ Right hand melody breakdown ✅ Left hand bass and chord patterns ✅ Putting both hands together — step by step ✅ Tips for playing this in a worship setting 🎹 More gospel and Southern Gospel piano tutorials every week — subscribe so you don't miss the next one! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:45 Right Hand Melody 3:00 Left Hand Chord Patterns 5:30 Putting Both Hands Together 8:00 Full Run-Through 9:30 Closing Thoughts + What's Next #OldRuggedCross #GospelPiano #SouthernGospelPiano #HymnPiano #PianoTutorial #ChurchPiano #WorshipPiano