Chorale Prelude - Jesus Loves Me

Marshall Tuttle

ModernObscurepreludeModerato4/4~2 min

About this piece

This setting of 'Jesus Loves Me' by Marshall Tuttle is a simplistic, instructional arrangement suitable for students. It relies on straightforward chordal harmonization of a well-known melody.

What makes it challenging

At Henle 2 this is a beginner-level piece, where steady coordination between the hands is the main hurdle. The main demands: a true singing tone, with the melody floating above the accompaniment; chord voicing — bringing out one note inside a handful of others; and precise articulation — the difference between crisp and blurred is the piece.

Teacher notes

Focus on bringing out the soprano melody clearly above the accompanying chords.

Technical focus

cantabilevoicingarticulation

Mood

tendergentle

Listen & watch

No video available for this piece.
Too hard right now? Build a path to it

Your status

Not in your repertoire

Sign in to track this piece

Free sheet music on IMSLP

What to play around Chorale Prelude - Jesus Loves Me

Similar to Chorale Prelude - Jesus Loves Me

Comparable difficulty and character — good candidates for what to learn next.

Easier, same character

A level or two down with the same spirit — ideal if this piece is still out of reach.

The next step up

Where this piece's skills lead: slightly harder works making similar technical demands.

More Marshall Tuttle, off the beaten path

Lesser-known works by the same hand, at a comparable level.

Browse all Henle level 2 pieces (Beginner) →

Frequently asked questions

How hard is Chorale Prelude - Jesus Loves Me by Marshall Tuttle?

Chorale Prelude - Jesus Loves Me is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 2.

What level do I need to play Chorale Prelude - Jesus Loves Me?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 2 — meaning you can already play level 1–2 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is Chorale Prelude - Jesus Loves Me?

A typical performance of Chorale Prelude - Jesus Loves Me lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Chorale Prelude - Jesus Loves Me?

Chorale Prelude - Jesus Loves Me is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Chorale Prelude - Jesus Loves Me?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Chorale Prelude: Jesus Loves Me by Marshall Tuttle, Chorale Prelude - Joy by Marshall Tuttle, Chorale Prelude by Marshall Tuttle — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.