Learning To Play Praise and Worship Music?
Learning how to play Praise and Worship music is one thing many people choose to pursue when they begin playing music. This is a great way to learn how to play the guitar, or other instruments, since it allows you to concentrate your efforts on the chords, notes, and harmonies specific to Praise and Worship music. And if you love Praise and Worship, knowing how to play your favorite songs on the guitar this will only add to the fun.
The guitar is one the most versatile instruments in the world. The sound it make is both rhythmic and melodic, while at the same time it can be played with great enthusiasm and dynamics. If you decide to start out playing Praise and Worship on the guitar, you won’t be limited to just this style, as the guitar is so versatile that many people play everything from classical to jazz to rock music on it.
If you are interested in purchasing a guitar, make sure you are aware of the cost. You might want to start out with an inexpensive guitar as you learn how to play. Or, there is the choice of renting a guitar until you feel confident enough to go out and buy one for your home. This way you can be sure of the type of sound you are looking for.
When you take your first lesson, you will be amazed at the sounds that come from your instrument. You will feel confident and proud as you play your first song, no matter how simple it is. Within a few lessons you can start mastering the chords and scales common to all types of music. Playing any Praise and Worship song will be easy once you have the right tools.
Make sure you find the right resources that will teach you the basics of Praise and Worship music and music theory.
Praise and Worship music is often learned and shared simply through listening, which means it is important that you can easily play chords without the aid of sheet music.
John Pape from El Cajon California, an independent, self-managed Christian songwriter who creates worship and praise music for seekers and believers in the church. His music ministry mission is to create songs that will encourage a closer relationship to Jesus. The songs are crafted to encourage Christians in their daily walk. The songs provide a positive soundtrack for people’s lives. John’s songwriting drive is to honor God though words and music. His experience has grown over several years of honing the art of songwriting. In addition to writing songs, John also uses his musical gifts to lead worship in local churches. Currently John is working on a project to release several new Praise and Worship songs that were written to build and encourage Christians in their daily walk. John has loved music all his life. His first musical experience was playing the violin at the Bostonia Elementary School Orchestra and singing in the Glee Club. During high school John got a guitar. This began a new venture that has continued to this day. Learning all he could about the guitar and music John became a very competent musician. The enthusiasm for this instrument led him to become involved with various rock bands. At first these groups played popular cover tunes. Eventually, John’s desire to express more artistic creativity led him to collaborate with others to write original music. Out of this a home recording studio was created and at the same time the songs were being performed with a music group. Most of the venues were at local San Diego establishments. John is also author of the book “Building a House of Worship”. The book was written as a guide to Christian church worship leaders to better minister to the people they serve as they use their gift of music. “Music is a wonderful thing.” says John, “It has the unique ability to invoke emotions without any words. Add Lyrics and the words meanings are enhanced tenfold.” John continued to say, “Music is such an integral part of life. I love the creation of a new song.”
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