So often I’ve found that many worship and music ministry volunteers that lead rehearsals in their church aren’t familiar or comfortable with figuring out how to make the songs they’re rehearsing have a little variety.\u00a0 It’s not that they’re not good at it – they just don’t know how to do it.\u00a0 Here are some ultra basic tips that can go a long way in making the music played for your worship gatherings much more interesting, regardless of if you have a full band or just a piano and some singers on your team.<\/p>\n
The most important thing not to do in music to do the same thing over and over again.\u00a0 If you’re singing a song with several verses, change how each verse is done.\u00a0 With a full band, start with one instrument, add another on the chorus, add more on the next verse, add the entire band on the next chorus, then drop out to one instrument again on the third verse, chorus, or bridge; then bring the full band back in for the last verse.<\/p>\n
If you just have a piano or guitar, change the rhythm.\u00a0 Start with muted strumming on the guitar or quarter notes on the piano for the first verse, then add more rhythm on the following verses.\u00a0 Even something as simple as changing octaves on the piano can make a world of difference.<\/p>\n
Just as important as adding variety in the instrumentation of the song is adding depth to the vocals.\u00a0 Start with a solo vocal on the first verse.\u00a0 Add one harmony singer on the chorus.\u00a0 Add all the vocalists on the next chorus.\u00a0 Don’t always have everyone singing all the time.\u00a0 Create and build energy with your vocals.<\/p>\n
Tomorrow we’ll look at two more ultra basic arrangement tips.\u00a0 In the meantime – do you have any tips you’ve found helpful?\u00a0 Leave a comment!<\/strong><\/p>\n