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Basic Guitar Accompaniment Techniques

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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What do I look for in quality piano accompaniment tracks?

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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Hardware configuration for using recorded accompaniment

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

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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