Most play-by-ear musicians think that being up front means you should always be playing. Wrong. Varying when we play, how loudly we play, and what we play affects how people hear the words.
The larger the team of musicians, the more each member should be listening to and making room for what others are doing. Believe me, this takes practice. Lots of it. If this a new concept, try having one instrument accompany an entire verse alone. It could be an acoustic guitar, pianist, percussionist, or synthesizer player. It may seem unsettling at first, but the effect is often dramatic.
Try combinations of instruments in rehearsal. Be clear in your direction, and insist at times that people not play. Help them see that your silence makes someone else's contribution more significant.
...the sound of the musician's shouldn't dominate or overpower the congregation. In the New Testament, the predominant sound throughout the meeting is the singing of the congregation. They are the real worship team.
I know we've discussed this before, and we are growing in this area. I'd really like us to focus through the summer on this as a musical team.
I hope you realize how much I love serving with you all. Your hearts and desire to lead people in humility is seriously attractive. I hear many comments about how people appreciate the transparency in what we do - no one of us is looking for personal glory. I am proud of you all.
This concept from the book is right up the Philipians 2 alley.
Be humble. Consider others as better than yourselves.
Congregational singing takes precedence over any one of us being heard. This concept refined will only increase our leadership abilities with the people.
Let's work ourselves toward being invisible in their eyes and visible in His only.
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