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Quotables:
Music can be so much more than just playing the chords on the chord chart! – Tweet That!
Playing in parts means you’re playing something different and complimentary to what the other instruments are playing. – Tweet That!
The more musicians on the stage, the less each one will need to play. – Tweet That!
Good musicians figure out a specific part to play for each section of the song, and then they always play it the same. – Tweet That!
If everyone is playing a simple complimentary part, when you put those parts together it creates a cohesive, beautiful, well crafted whole. – Tweet That!
Just because you have the ability to play something complicated doesn’t mean you should. – Tweet That!
Serve the song! Play what the song needs, not what you want. – Tweet That!
Often the simplest part is the best part. – Tweet That!
Before you play something, make sure it needs to be there, and if it does, put your heart and soul into it. – Tweet That!
The difference between a player, and a professional is the professional knows how to listen! – Tweet That!
Three years later…this is super helpful!! Thanks for your good thoughts.
-Jake, worship director at Free Methodist Church in Santa Barbara, CA
Thanks Jake! God bless you! I checked out your site. Looks like a really great church! Blessings on you as you lead God’s people to love Him more deeply! -alex