Stop Ending Hymns the Same Way: 4 Go-To Endings | Church Piano

Stop ending your hymns the same way! In this 18-minute church piano tutorial, I break down the 4 essential, versatile endings you need to add style and professionalism to any hymn or worship song you play. I’ll show you exactly how to apply them, step-by-step. FREE LESSON SHEET: Download the sheet music for all 4 endings here! https://www.churchpianistacademy.com/... In this lesson you’ll learn four “go-to” endings you can use in any key and adapt to almost any song: ✅ 1) The minor 6 deceptive cadence A powerful “almost-ending” that creates a satisfying turn before your final landing. ✅ 2) The minor 4 deceptive cadence That warm, classic church sound—rich, emotional, and perfect for hymns. ✅ 3) The ♭6–♭7–1 ending A bold, triumphant finish that sounds full and confident without being flashy. ✅ 4) The Amen cadence (walk-down from the IV chord) The traditional “church ending” you hear everywhere—done the right way, with a clean walk-down. By the end of this video, you’ll have four endings you can pull out on command—so you’re not guessing, stalling, or repeating the same ending every Sunday. 🎹 Want a natural follow-up? Watch the on-screen next video: One Gospel Ending Every Church Pianist Must Know | Piano Tutorial (it pairs perfectly with what you learned here). 📘 Take your church piano playing further If you want a full library of practical patterns you can plug into hymns immediately, check out my Church Piano Pattern Library here: https://www.churchpianistacademy.com/... Chapter 00:00 Why your hymn endings feel boring (and why endings matter) 01:33 The 4 endings preview (quick play-through + what you’ll learn) 02:34 FREE lesson sheet + how we’ll apply endings to “How Great Thou Art” 03:01 Quick key/chord review in B♭ (1–4–5, minor chords, V7) 04:54 Ending #1 — Minor 6 deceptive cadence (what it is + setup) 06:20 Minor 6 ending demo + left-hand walkdown + tag ending 08:03 Ending #2 — Minor 4 deceptive cadence (emotional finish + options) 10:14 Bonus: Combine minor 6 + minor 4 for an even prettier tag 11:04 Ending #3 — ♭6–♭7–1 (power ending + best voicings/add2 trick) 15:21 Ending #4 — Amen cadence walkdown (LH + harmonized RH + grace note) 17:50 Recap + free lesson sheet + Pattern Library + like/subscribe + next video 👍 If this helped you Like the video, subscribe for more church piano tutorials, and download the free lesson sheet so you can practice these endings the right way. #churchpiano #hymnplaying #pianotutorial #worshippiano #pianolesson #churchmusician #hymns #pianoaccompaniment