Familiar Chord Sequences
Mar 8, 2023
Many of the songs we sing share common chord structures. This is not a problem and is not regarded as plagiarism, provided the melody is original. … More Familiar Chord Sequences
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Worship: Hands and Hearts?
Mar 2, 2023
We often use the phrase “Hands and Hearts”, to distinguish between aspects of worship training. It can be a useful phrase. “Hands” might define aspects of practical training, like developing skills, understanding music theory and working on practical musicianship. “Hearts” might define aspects of spiritual training, like developing our devotional life, understanding the way of … More Worship: Hands and Hearts?
Worship Pads | Sea of Glass
Jan 12, 2023
These tracks are for worship leaders who find themselves having to work alone. Whether you are a guitarist, or pianist, or lead worship on the ukulele, these tracks will add a background warmth and sustain to the music you play. … More Worship Pads | Sea of Glass
On Band Size and Arrangement
Jul 29, 2020
Q. “I was hoping maybe he could explain different settings for worshipping in groups between larger and smaller ones” There are numerous factors to consider when organising your music group for worship. In no particular order these things would be: The list goes on. But this is plenty to start with. Let’s look at them … More On Band Size and Arrangement
On Playing by Ear
Jul 29, 2020
Q. “I would like to know how to tell what key the song is in just by the chords used. As well as how to better choose chords for a song.” For songs in the major key. Identify which three major chords appear most often in the song. Of those three two will be next … More On Playing by Ear
On Learning Tab
Jul 29, 2020
Q. “How can one make learning to play guitar tab “not so boring”?” The short answer is, you can’t. Becoming a musician is demanding work, and even though tab is undoubtedly the shallow end of musicianship, it will still require time and repetition to master. The more important question regarding tab is, “How should I … More On Learning Tab
On Learning Instruments
Jul 29, 2020
Q. “I’m not really sure what to ask because i don’t really know music theory so I think my question would be if there’s any tips when starting learning an instrument 🙈” The best way to learn an instrument is to take lessons. If you already have a good foundation of music theory or have … More On Learning Instruments
On How To Change Key
Jul 29, 2020
Q. “What is the best advice you can give when transitioning from one key to next without making it obvious?” It’s not always that important to make a seamless transition between keys, and quite often it is simply not possible. There are a number of factors that are important important to consider. For example, changing … More On How To Change Key
Advice to Worship Leaders
Nov 5, 2019
I’m often asked worship-related questions. Recently, two people, running different teams asked me for a list of essential things every worship leader should know. Hi Adam! With the year drawing to a close, we are rounding off training and looking to see what areas may have been missed in the year. Want to ask if … More Advice to Worship Leaders
PRAISE GOD!
Oct 7, 2019
You may have heard talk of a ‘Lifestyle of Worship’. The Bible teaches, “whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Colossians 3:17). When we live towards God, we give Him worth. Giving Him worth is part of what … More PRAISE GOD!
I Mean No Disrespect 