The word gospel means “good news,” so it is no surprise that many songs of faith are uplifting, rhythmic and exuberant. Such is the case with the fresh piano settings of the 9 well-known gospel songs in this collection. These country-style arrangements enable the pianist to offer upbeat music that sets hands to clapping and feet tapping.

These creative settings are best suited to the intermediate to advanced player as a few of them feature syncopation, meter and key changes, and the left-ha...