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38 Authentic Worship
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The most basic issue your team needs to settle is which band
member is going to provide the basic pulse. In the case of this
song, each chord is heard for a full bar. The chords are: Notice, too, that the left hand only plays whole notes, the root
of each chord held through the whole measure. Checking your
pulse suggests that you scrutinize any activity you’re playing.
Because the right hand is active, that long note in the left hand
complements it nicely.
A frequently heard arrangement will have a keyboard player
establish the pulse with an acoustic piano sound. Works nicely. If you’re like me, the band you’re playing with includes at
Establishes the mood. Sets up the vocalists. Looks like this, ex- least one guitar, usually two, an electric and an acoustic. Al-
ample A: ways remember that you and your 88 keys, or however many
your keyboard has, don’t have to provide the main activity.
Someone playing an electric or acoustic guitar could definitely
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Remember back in the third Indiana Aimee Herd: Michael, I’ve got to tell you something out of our pain and the chaos
Jones movie when Indy reached the I love it when something crosses my desk of the world—there’s a direction and a
that sparks the eclectic nerves in my brain, story to it. Somehow He makes beautiful
ngs on the chasm
Road Lessand had to take that “step of
Traveled and your album Beautiful Things, did just things out of the dust.
faith” into seemingly nothingness—and that. To start with, talk a little about the
AH: I want to ask specifically about
then bam, his foot landed squarely concept or the theme of this project.
some of the songs on this recording, but
on a stone bridge that had been Michael Gungor: “Beautiful Things”— first—sonically—this album seems to be
that God can bring beautiful things from on a whole other level in uniqueness,
camouflaged? In a similar way Gungor dust, and makes beautiful things out of even from previous projects you’ve done.
has followed their heart and created us—is a fairly common theme throughout What brought about that direction?
a work of art that is a step into the the album. In noticing and experiencing
MG: Well, first of all, I produced this one
the pain that can be part of life, a lot of
unfamiliar with both their new recording the album was written out of some times
myself for the very first time... that was
“Beautiful Things” and the performance one change...
of pain that were experienced personally
events that compliment it. Just like Indy, and with people in our community. But AH: Was that a challenge for you?
then [the album explores] the other side
Michael Gungor seems to have found a of that which is hope; that God is not
MG: Oh yeah, it was hard. (Laughing)
firm foothold in the yet-to-be-explored, It was a lot of work. We basically rented
distant from our pain. I think that’s the
a house, brought gear up, set up and just
and it works well. story we see on the cross, with Jesus. God
started making noise. It was
is not “out there” watching from
fun, I really enjoyed
a distance, but in Jesus, He
it. But, doing all
actually shares with us
the editing
in our sufferings. And,
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Authentic Worship
By Michael Gonzales
I have shared system breaks down, or there are chang- is no one there. Let your worship team be
this story be- es we all must face? The notion of flex- your backbone. Don’t let a Levitical High
fore when I ibility seems less of an alternative. Even Priest attitude fool you. If you think you
have spo- worse, what happens when we’ve put out are better than anyone else on your wor-
ken in everything we’ve got, only to realize we ship team, that attitude will come through
public, cannot put anymore? “I’m out of bullets.” loud and clear and when you need help,
but I re- no one will be there to support you. Let’s
member People talk about a downturn in the face it, no matter how talented you are,
a time economy, and those changes affect every you are still a sinner saved by grace. It
w h e n facet of our lives – including the mecha- is better to walk in humility in Christian
my dad nisms in place for worship. It may mean service rather than live a life of pleasure
was serv- doubling up jobs as church staffers are and egocentric satisfaction. Having an
ing in the laid off. It may mean cutting one service attitude of, “That’s beneath me,” doesn’t
U.S. Army, instead of having two or more Sunday help anybody.
7th Cavalry services. It may mean not being able to
in Korea. He pay for a worship leader’s full-time staff Realize that what you were called for
told me of a position or cutting down to a part-time requires you to sometimes be the medic.
time when this role. Remember those documentaries or dra-
platoon was matic movies where a soldier is calming
ordered to hold Let me suggest some things to help you down a wounded buddy and he cries
their position work through times when, for whatever out, “Medic!” Be on call. Know that part
at the base of a reason, you are out of bullets. of your purpose is not just to
hill. After days of lead in music but
being embedded, The main thing is to be teachable. You to serve as
the young lieuten- have a gift, but you are also under or- a minister.
ant receives an order ders. When you are told, “Change The min-
to take the hill. The of plans,” be flexible. Have a istry de-
problem is, they are Christ-like attitude. Be gra- mands
understaffed and low on cious. This is not the time for of our
ammunition. But an order you to send out an e-blast to ability
is an order, so the brave your fellow staffers of how to step
leader takes out his revolver cruelly you have been out of
and yells out, “Let’s take that treated. Remember, the com-
hill!” The men, already exhaust- “ministry” is not about p l a -
ed from fighting and having low you. cency
morale, are not inclined to move except a n d
for one. A soldier bends down and be- Don’t go to the dark into ac-
gins searching for something. His buddy side. “I am not worthy.” tion.
asks him, “What are you looking for?” Doubting yourself is not a
Knowing that he is low on ammo, the first good solution. Just because Finally,
soldier replies, “I’m looking for rocks. Just you are in a season of speed use the su-
gimme a rock and I’ll kill ‘em.” bumps doesn’t mean you need pernatural
to get off the bus. What hap- strength that
These days in some churches, it might pened to your conviction and all God’s Holy
be rare to find a worship leader, or some the sacrifices that led up to finally Spirit has re-
staff people, willing to have that kind of getting those great worship lead- served for you.
attitude. I know someone in Southern ing opportunities? Are you now That will make you
California who would have a fit if he was questioning God as well? a mighty warrior, not
asked to step out of his comfort zone. He because of anything
might protest, “I wasn’t hired to lead wor- If a request from a Senior or Execu- you have but because you
ship in kid’s church. What happened to tive Pastor seems unreasonable, there are willing to do whatever it
Bobby? Why can’t he do it?” is nothing wrong with bringing up your takes to serve Christ—even if it
concerns. means picking up rocks.
Many worship leaders are effective in
their ministries but some worship leaders Another thing you can do to protect
have an attitude as if they are the talent yourself is to get your worship team be- Michael Gonzales, Ph.D.
on an ocean cruise line. “Don’t tell me hind you. The worst thing that can hap- Professor, Biola University
what to do; I have a routine. I’ve been pen is when you encounter a problem, mike.gonzales@biola.edu
working this for four years now and I have and you take out your pistol and yell, “Let’s
a system.” But what happens when the take that hill,” you turn around and there
By Doug Doppler
Thought that might catch your attention! ing any challenging transitions before you mistake, circle that spot on the chart, and
I think that many guitar players would get to rehearsal. then make a note on the set list, and you
confuse technique for playing well, and will make WAY fewer mistakes. When
IMHO the two are often mutually exclu- 3) Contrast is key people hear you making fewer mistakes
sive. Whether you’re looking for some As you’re on your way to rehearsal, they’ll presume you’re getting better – be-
new ideas, or just plain stuck in a rut, the start to think about how the rest of the cause you are!
following are the best possible ten sug- team will be inclined to play the piece
gestions I could come up for making you and make some decisions beforehand 8) Tempo and dynamics
a GREAT guitar player for your team... about what patches and sounds you are Rehearsal is also where you can re-
going to use. Playing it just like the re- ally focus on developing great dynamics.
Before Rehearsal cord is not always appropriate, but can When I’m learning a new song I’ll mark
1) Learn with your ears, not your fingers serve as a great benchmark. Increasingly, up the chart with a number from one to
We all know that life and extra prac- I’m hearing worship teams take liberties ten indicating how quiet or loud that sec-
tice time are vying for our attention. The with the original parts, so don’t be afraid tion should be. Once you’ve done that,
best musicians I know learn a song with to make something easier if you need you’ll probably find that most worship
their ears, not their fingers. The more time to. People would much rather hear you teams have a tendency to drag on the
you can dedicate to listening to a song play an easier part well than a tough one lower dynamic parts, and speed up on
(iPod, iTunes, CD) before you get to re- poorly. the higher ones. Another key benefit of
hearsal, the more natural it will feel as consistent band dynamics is that your vo-
you go to play the parts. At Rehearsal calist will love the fact that they don’t have
4) Come early, stay late to strain their voices trying to be heard
2) The chords, nothing but the chords My favorite musicians are the first to ar- over the band.
Not all teams are great at getting the rive and the last to leave. A worship team
music out to the team, so in a pinch a really benefits through fellowship, and Sunday Morning
chart can be a great tool in prepping for rehearsal is the perfect place for that. It’s 9) The earlybird catches the word
rehearsal. If you don’t know the song, also a great time to help the vocalists set Most teams rehearse just before the first
simply play through the chords, one beat up their mics, in addition to getting your service, so this is another great time to
per chord. Think of it like musical Google own gear ready for the downbeat. Once show up early to help others, get in tune,
Maps – you may not have been there yet, rehearsal has finished, help others with and have a last minute chance to go over
but at least you’ll have a road map in their gear – on a Sunday when you’re your notes before rehearsal starts. The
place. This process late getting to Church the dividends can notes do a tremendous amount to help
is also great be VERY worthwhile! you be a better support to those around
for reveal- you, and this is one area where we can
5) Line of fire all really serve one another. By making
Ever stand in the crosswalk and have a few notes on the set list, at a glance I
someone blow their horn at you? That’s can remember the few things I’m inclined
how vocalists feel when you point your to otherwise forget. Sometimes I’ll even
amp at them. If you can, get your ear at put the first chord of a new song – just in
speaker level and make sure you know case! When we play our parts more ac-
what the people in your line of fire are ex- curately, it does a lot to drive a continuity
periencing. This is a HUGE blind spot for in the arrangement as well.
way so many guitar players. I’ve gotten
the best use out of amps stands with wor- 10) Play it again
ship teams – they really make for a much If at all possible record the service so
more positive experience for everyone. you can learn from your successes and
your challenges. Take notes on where you
6) Don’t noodle made mistakes and/or could make im-
When vocalists are trying to find their provements. You’ll be amazed at how will
parts would you pick up your cell phone the process can work to take a good gui-
and start having a loud conversation – tar player and make them into a GREAT
didn’t think so. What a lot of guitar play- worship musician. God Bless!!!
ers don’t realize is that vocalists often
have to hear their notes before they can
sing them. Give them the room to do that, Doug Doppler tours the
and you will earn MAJOR points on the world as an instrumentalist,
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Editor’s Corner Continued from page 7 Product Review Continued from page 8
“Baby Names” book and picked “Bruce” be- they both sounded so good! Time flies when you
cause she did not know one person at the time are having fun!
named Bruce. This also tells me that she only
read as far in the alphabetically arranged book Because these amps can get LOUD, you
might consider engaging the Notch filter and
lowering the bass a little to prevent feedback.
I had fun experimenting with different EFX, al-
though I ultimately went for the traditional light
verb.
In His Grip!
Bruce & Judy
By Mitch Bohannon
By Craig Kelly
Vanishing Words
as to recognize that their private times of
singing, praying, fasting, Bible study or
perhaps even when they do something
kind for someone in need, also qualify as
worship. I am sure these are valid expres-
sions of worship, but isn’t worship even
more than that? Our lips show we have
Imagine a classroom. I am an English is to direct people to the true and original little idea of completely surrendering our
teacher and the students are in their seats, meaning of worship: The worship that is lives - being “living sacrifices, holy and ac-
waiting for the lesson to begin. Today I my life surrendered to ascribe worth to Je- ceptable to God…” letting that be our “…
intend to teach the meaning of the word sus the Christ. [s]piritual act of worship.” (Romans 12:1)
awesome. I begin the lesson with some
casual banter. “Therefore, bothers and sisters, in view “A time is coming when you will wor-
of God’s great mercy, offer yourself as a ship the Father neither on the mountain-
“It’s awesome you’re all here.” Ges- living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to top nor in the Temple. … Yet a time is
turing to the striking footwear of one of God, and let that be your spiritual act of coming and has now come when the true
the students, I exclaim, “Awesome boots worship.” (Romans 12:1) worshipers will worship the Father in spirit
you’re wearing!” and truth.” (John 4:21 & 23)
Nowhere in scripture is the word wor-
Then, getting more serious I continue. ship used as an adjective - a describing As Jesus’ words reveal, we are now in
“Today I want to teach you the real mean- word - as we most often use it. Neither the time when worship is not and must
ing of the word awesome and it’s going can I find in the Bible where the word not be restricted to our times in a church
to be awesome! Awesome is a word worship is used to define the act of pas- building nor contained within our moun-
we use to describe something that fills us sionately singing songs to God or a meet- taintop experiences. Are we not teaching
with a sense of awe. When something ing of believers. Yet, in the vast majority in opposition to these sacred words when
overwhelms us with feelings of wonder, of occurrences, that is how we use the we hang a sign above the door saying
reverence, respect and a touch of fear, it word: incorrectly educating those who “Worship Center” or have letters on our
is awesome. Got it? Awesome. Have an hear us, and ourselves, with a misunder- street sign that say “Worship Service at
awesome lunch break!” standing of worship. 9am and 11am”? If I step up to a mi-
crophone, guitar slung around my neck,
This is a very BAD example of teach- “No snowflake in an avalanche ever strum a chord and instruct the people by
ing. It’s terrible, in fact! feels responsible.” Voltaire saying, “Let’s begin to worship!,” whether
I realize it or not, I must concede that I
I firmly believe we worship leaders You might be saying to yourself right have taught, “You were not worshiping
and musicians are doing the same ter- now, “Oh, that’s just semantics. The word before now and you will stop when I fin-
rible teaching with the way we misuse the worship can be used in a variety con- ish.” We have inadvertently taught that
word worship: worship service, worship texts. It’s not a big deal.” Really? I believe worship does not happen at other times
song, worship leader, worship center, we must acknowledge that the way we and in other places.
worship band, worship experience, wor- speak is of utmost importance.
ship pastor, worship… musician. Yes! Let’s keep singing songs of praise
Whether we recognize it or not, our and adoration to God. Yes! Let’s gather
The original meaning of the word awe- words change the way we think. And the together as a community of believers. Let’s
some is all-but lost because of overuse way we think changes the way we live. do it more often, for longer and more pas-
and misuse in recent years. In the same We would do well to remember that, like sionately! But let this be the worship we
way, the intended original and powerful the small rudder that steers a large ship, lead, teach and demonstrate: worship
meaning of worship may be nearly lost my tongue steers me! (James 3:4-5) “The that doesn’t switch on and off but that
to us too, but with immeasurably more mouth speaks what the heart is full of” is constant, ongoing and all pervading.
dire consequences. And we are the ones (Matthew 12:34). And … Let’s lead and teach Romans 12:1 “liv-
creating much of the confusion. In fact, ing sacrifice” worship that is 24/7/365,
we just might be the main reason why “If anyone would consider himself a and 366 on a leap year! This will not be
the church is so confused about what it worshiper, yet does not keep a tight reign possible, however, as long as we misuse
means to worship in Spirit and in truth! on his tongue, he deceives himself and the word worship to describe our on-off-
his worship is worthless.” (James 1:26) on-off music and meetings.
“True worship is to be so personally
and hopelessly in love with God, that the We must measure our words more
idea of a transfer of affection never even carefully. Let’s start with WORSHIP! Formerly the bassist with
remotely exists.” A.W. Tozer CCM bands such as pc3
After all of our worship leadership, it is (Paul Colman Trio) and
Just a few hundred years ago, the word clear, by the way most Christians speak, SONICFLOOd, Grant
worship actually was stated as worth- that we wrongly believe that worship is Norsworthy is a Grammy®
ship. It’s to whom or what I ascribe worth. when I sing songs to God, or perhaps it nominated and Dove Award winning
True worth-ship of God is shown as I sur- is what happens when I meet with other musician and speaker. Originally from
render my life: my pride, my selfishness, Christians - usually on a Sunday morning Australia, now based in Nashville TN,
my willfulness, my rights to lead my own in a worship service. Many of us are unin- Grant is also an outspoken advocate for
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From the Drummer’s Perspective
Continued from page 10 the bottom and the top of your cymbals. ing method. I use to take my ride and
etc. I try to hear a broad range of tone All of these elements affect the tone of two crash cymbals with me to test the new
from the set. I especially choose crashes your cymbals. Don’t tighten the wing nuts one along side them. Now my ears can
the have very different pitches but similar too much either. Crashes and splashes pretty much hear a cymbal to identify its
timbre or character. As the sounds fade I’ll have to move freely to get the best tone. character and tone enough to get a good
listen carefully for an “odd” tone; a sound Ride cymbals can be a little tighter to con- match.
that just doesn’t seem to fit with the other trol the tone if you’d like, but the general
cymbals. Sometimes you have to try a rule is to “let them breath.” Even the top Remember though, this is still an art
different crash, or splash, or even a ride hi-hat should be able to wiggle so the form. Don’t hesitate to try different types
cymbal. I know this is an art and it takes tone is not choked. It only needs to be of cymbals to expand your musical pal-
time to learn. Just be patient and you’ll get tight enough to track properly with your ate. A good set of cymbals will be a key
the hang of it. That’s why it’s probably a foot action. element to your sound. As I said before
good idea to try cymbals from the same take your time and choose carefully.
series when you first do this. But after a The angle of your cymbals is also im-
while you’ll be able to mix and match portant. No matter what height you place Blessings to you
cymbals according to what your ears are your cymbals, angle them to point toward and good cymbal hunting.
hearing and not by what you’re seeing. your chest. This will line them up with the Carl
Even with the best design and manufac- motion of your arms and wrists. When
turing processes, each cymbal is unique. crashing your cymbals, use a “slicing”
The same models may be very close, but stroke. Do not hit straight on the edge of Carl Albrecht has been a
there are always subtle nuances that I professional drummer & per-
your cymbals. They will not hold up under
think make each one an individual voice. that kind of stress. cussionist for over 25 years.
He has played on over 70
When mounting the cymbals, be sure All of these guidelines should give your Integrity Music projects;
the plastic sleeve is on the stem of the cymbals a long life. When making this Maranatha Praise Band recordings &
cymbal stand. This cushions the cymbal kind of investment, you’ll be glad you fol- numerous other Christian, Pop, Country,
hole and protects it against grinding. Also lowed these general rules. Jazz & commercial projects. He currently
check the base plate on the stem. If it’s lives in Nashville doing recording ses-
curved, make sure it curves downward. Over time, I’m sure you’ll want to add sions, producing, writing and continuing
It’s supposed to match the shape of the to your collection. Maybe another crash to do various tours & seminar events. Visit
bell of the cymbal. And last but not least, or splash would be nice. Whatever cym- his website: www.carlalbrecht.com or
be sure the felt washers are in place on bal you add, be sure to do the same test- send an e-mail to: lmalbrecht@aol.com.
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nize it. But the original
stratospheric leap in
probably unavoidable)
bar 21—it’s OK (and
to let the audience hear
you slide up to that 15th
melody notes there are
on the E string, so make
sure they ring out. De-
spite how it looks on the
ing here. If you’re able
to use this arrangement
somewhere, I hope
you’ll let me know how
it’s received.
Trivia answer:
Colonel Sanders! Back
in the 1960s or so, he
outfitted a school band
with new Kay mando-
lins and released their
LP of hymns—which
reportedly was sold or
given away as a pre-
mium in Kentucky Fried
Chicken restaurants.
If you want to hear it,
there’s a CD reissue,
naturally. Google it!
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worship bands, plays at Se-
attle’s Bethany Presbyterian
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