How to Play For thy Bounteous Blessings on the 6 Hole Ocarina

About For thy Bounteous Blessings

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This short piece is a table grace, a few lines of thanks meant to be sung before a meal. It is often performed as a round, with singers starting a few beats apart so the simple melody overlaps with itself. Its exact origin is not well documented, so it is best treated as a traditional grace rather than credited to one author.

Written in a flat key, the tune uses several flatted notes, which on a 6-hole ocarina take a little extra care to keep in tune. It is short enough to learn in one sitting, and playing it as a round with a friend is a good ear-training exercise.

For thy Bounteous Blessings Lyrics

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For thy bounteous blessings,
For thy wondrous word,
For thy loving kindness,
We give thanks, O Lord.

For thy Bounteous Blessings Ocarina Tab

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