Ballad Poem Example #1. The first ballad poem on this page is an original that I wrote sometime in the early 70s, after being influenced by a book, Poems that Live Forever. It's a hardcover book, filled with ballad poems and ballad poetry, that still sits on my bookshelf.
Leaning On The Everlasting Arms Composed by Eric Nelson. For SATB. Published by Morning Star Music Publishers. Based on a beloved gospel hymn, this gentle and reverant arrangement captures the essence and soul of this old hymn. The piece incorporates the tunes SHOWALTER and NEW BRITAIN.
Pendulum swings are a way to stretch and warm up your shoulder muscles. Stand and lean over with the arm hanging and swing it in small circles while gradually enlarging the size of the circles. Repeat 10 times on both arms. Stretch the back of the shoulder by pulling your arm with the opposite hand across your chest.