Guitar & Bass

Have You Been Offering Strange Fire?

I have a sin to confess to the world: I have been offering strange fire to the Lord. I don’t look like a guilty party. I look the very epitome of holiness in the world of church music: I get lost in worship every single week. Sometimes I have to put down my instrument so I can…

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Guitar Tutorial: Stuck in the Key of G Part 2

Today’s tutorial is Part 2 in a series by Ed Rotheram for www.WorshipMinistry.com that challenges us to learn new chord patterns other than the Key of G. … You must be a member to access this content. Please Register as a member (for FREE!), and then log in and enjoy!

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How to use a Guitar Capo in High Positions

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Guitar Tutorial: Stuck in the Key of G Part 1

Today’s tutorial is Part 1 in a series by Ed Rotheram for www.WorshipMinistry.com that challenges us to learn new chord patterns other than the Key of G.   … You must be a member to access this content. Please Register as a member (for FREE!), and then log in and enjoy!

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New Electric Guitarist Struggles with Last Minute Changes

I sat down via Skype with a couple of veteran worship leaders and talked through several great worship questions. The three of us actually learned some solid stuff from each other as we dialogued. Hopefully you’ll find it as engaging to listen in as it was for us to chat. Below the video more information…

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Guitar: What Is The Best Acoustic Guitar For Worship

By request, in this post, I’ll outline my opinions about what brands/models of acoustic guitars work best for the modern worship sound. What you’re looking for: 1. Built-in electronics- A guitar is worthless live on stage without it. If you find a guitar you like that doesn’t have built-in electronics there are some great aftermarket…

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Worship Team Guitar Roles part 3: Acoustic Guitar

If you’ve read my other posts, hopefully by now you are starting to see the value in knowing and embracing your role in the band. The role the acoustic guitar plays is so important to study for a couple main reasons: 1. The role of the acoustic guitar in a modern worship band has changed…

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Worship Team Guitar Roles Part 2: Electric Rhythm

The role of the rhythm electric guitar player is to support the lead guitar player by filling up the spaces he can’t fill. If your worship team has the luxury of having a second electric guitar, consider yourselves blessed… and get ready to rock! Here are a few things to think about: Acoustic guitar: You…

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Worship Team Guitar Roles Part I: Lead Guitar

A typical modern worship band has electric rhythm guitar, electric lead guitar and acoustic guitar.  Each guitarist plays a different role within the team.  Whether you play lead, rhythm or acoustic, understanding your role within the worship team is critical.  As with this entire post, these are my opinions, and they have served me well…

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Acoustic Guitar: Decided You Are Ready To Jump In And Learn To Play Acoustic?

It seems like playing guitar has become the most prominent instrument for worship leaders to lead with. I think that is because with an acoustic guitar you have some control over rhythm, tempo, drive, and dynamics of the song. It also gives you the freedom to repeat an unexpected chorus without totally losing the band…

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