Hi SS guys, I have a video suggestion: Could You make a video about how to know when to overplay, and know when to play common CCM style? I sometimes love playing some dominants and easy, simple gospel passing chords, but then I feel like I have to learn when to just play simple at times. Its hard to determine when to somewhat overplay, and when to just calm it down, and play the 1,4, and 5 chord progression, since it literally is just so boring in terms of playability.
While we wait for that video, here are a few personal thoughts :). I find “when to overplay" surprising… Arguably, common advice is to not “overplay,” *whatever that means*. For me, that means serving the worship moment, the song, and the band. And that is regardless of whether one is playing more complex music. In fact, one can still overplay even when playing CCM-style music. I don't think this is the intention of the question, but there seems to be a common belief that anything that doesn't follow the CCM aesthetic is “overplaying” and “distracting.” This is fairly strange and somewhat disingenuous to me since it ignores other worship cultures in the world. It is dishonest to me to claim that congregations in other cultures aren't able to worship somehow... In my opinion, the key is to have a heart to serve your congregation and be intentional about what is happening during worship. Can you make complex music distracting? Of course…. Playing chords to show off or against what the band is doing isn't serving the worship. If whatever music is used in worship is intentional, that is what matters.
@@marcilunga9992 I agree with all of this!! The reason I put this comment is because some times that 1,4,5 Chord progression is just too boring, some times I wanna add some nice passing chords in. But I just wanna figure out how to sneak it in, and add more color to my playing. I know especially when we go spontaneous, it would definitely be too much at that time, as that is the moment to worship the King! There might be a way and I just haven’t unlocked that on my musical journey. But songs like Oceans, I’ve seen it being played all in block chords, and just some simple synths, nothing else added and stuff.
I’d lean more toward the easy-intermediate style depending on the composition of the band. It’s important to not cover frequencies occupied by other band members (e.g., bass or lead guitar). This may also be dependent on the song you’re playing. Advanced piano styles would be a good fit for a stripped down worship setting (e.g., acoustic set). Always be a good teammate instead of a virtuoso. Worship music is simple for a reason, we all get to play. 😊
Love your vid and your skills.... I do believe sometimes that less is more...to me the nasty is just way too much and almost adds too much noise and takes away from the song...I'm sure I'm in the minority...it's just a thought.,
If the question you're asking is what I think it is then you can still use these voicings just transpose them to whatever key you're in. Learn the Nashville number system and it'll make it alot easier!
That tongue clicking that he is doing to count is very irritating. His regular sound guys probably want to smack him on most Sundays. I hate to think our awful that must sound coming through the mains.
@@gradycamp5989, I'm pretty sure that he's doing it by putting his tongue at the roof of his mouth, just behind his teeth and sucking until the air pops a saliva bubble.
@@ArthurPrince03, It may be so bad that he got fired. I went and tried to watch several of their livestreams, to see if he does it on stage and I didn't find a view that has him in it. I don't recommend going and watching that livestream. It's very weird and full of haze. (At least I think that's haze, but it is Colorado.)
This is my favorite comment by far 😂😂 And no I didn’t get fired. I lead at New Life Midtown (one of the congregations at New Life Church). Grace and Peace
