O Sacred Head, Now Wounded - Piano Accordion (Beginner Hymn) by Hans Leo Hassler (arranged by Vidas Pinkevicius)

This beginner-friendly arrangement of the beloved Lenten hymn “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” (tune: Herzlich tut mich verlangen) is designed especially for piano accordion students who are developing coordination between melody, bass, and bellows control.

The setting features:

• Clear right-hand fingering
• Left-hand bass and chord symbols
• Bellows direction markings (Push ↓ / Pull ↑)
• Comfortable range and hand positions
• Steady, manageable tempo
• A structured 13-step Suggested Practice Plan

This arrangement is ideal for:
– Beginner accordionists
– Adult returners to the instrument
– Church musicians
– Students preparing hymn repertoire

The included practice plan guides students step-by-step through sectional practice (right hand, left hand, and hands together), helping build fluency and confidence before playing the entire hymn.

Perfect for personal study, teaching studios, and church performance during Lent or Holy Week.