Monthly Archives: February 2013

Playlist for February 24, 2013

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Ken

Worshipping with us today were Don Orthner and his wife Shirley from Greenville, South Carolina.  In 2012, Don published his third book entitled The LORD My Shepherd which is a topical study of the entire book of Psalms and includes 10 worship … Continue reading →

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Basic Guitar Accompaniment Techniques

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Ken

Key features that I look for in quality piano accompaniment tracks were covered pretty thoroughly in a previous post. Of course, these features can be applied to any sort of accompaniment regardless of instrument(s) and I attempt to incorporate them into … Continue reading →

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Playlist for February 17, 2013

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Ken

I recently found an accompaniment recording of “Abide With Me” on One in Christ: Hymns of the Month published by Concordia Publishing House. Our hymn book has four verses but the recording has a total of six.  A quick web search … Continue reading →

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What do I look for in quality piano accompaniment tracks?

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Ken

Over the past couple of years, I have scoured the web for quality piano accompaniment recordings, both free and purchased.  Here are some features that I have found to be important for congregational accompaniment. 1. Suitable intro There needs to … Continue reading →

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Playlist for February 10, 2013

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Ken

On this Lord’s Day, it is our privilege to host Tom & Connie Chapman who are missionaries in Antofagasta, Chile.  Our church has been supporting the Chapmans for many years and they are currently in the US on furlough.  This is … Continue reading →

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Hardware configuration for using recorded accompaniment

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Ken

In my last post, I discussed that the need for recorded accompaniment necessitated a better plan for controlling the recordings while leading music from the pulpit at the front of the auditorium.  In this post, I will discuss the hardware … Continue reading →

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Accompaniment alternatives when a pianist/organist is not available

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Ken

There is one thing you may have noticed from my first playlist post on February 3, 2013:  I use either recorded piano accompaniment or my guitar for congregational singing.  Our local church family is relatively small (<50 members).  Although we … Continue reading →

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Playlist for February 3, 2013

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Ken

As is the custom of our church on the first Sunday of each month, we partake of the Lord’s Supper following the morning worship .  During communion, I have chosen two quiet and meditative guitar solos by David Chapman from his … Continue reading →

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Tune my heart to sing Thy grace

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Ken

In August of 2010, our small church found itself without a music leader or accompanist. At the time, I was serving a 4-year term as deacon and had been the treasurer for nearly 5 years.  As many of you know, in … Continue reading →

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