Members Flourgirl Posted February 7, 2007 Members Share Posted February 7, 2007 Besides the piano or organ.... what are appropriate instruments to have in church? I know the drums are out, but what about stringed instruments, brass etc.... the reason that I am asking is that the church that we are attending has an elderly man that plays the guitar with some of the songs and special music, and I just love it. Just wondered what your thoughts were? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Pastor Matt Posted February 7, 2007 Administrators Share Posted February 7, 2007 For me it is not the instrument, but rather what and how the instrument is being played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kevinmiller Posted February 7, 2007 Members Share Posted February 7, 2007 For me it is not the instrument, but rather what and how the instrument is being played. Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dadof4 Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 Our church has an orchestra that plays with the congregational hymns. Occasionally, we will have a brass group play with the choir for a special song - usually on Easter or Christmas. We even include some drums with them, but they are the kettle drums, not snare drums. My youth pastor plays a guitar, another man in our church plays a mandolin, and I play the hammered dulcimer as a trio once in a while. In a week and a half, I will be playing a bowed psaltry for the offertory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bakershalfdozen Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 I think almost any instrument can be used appropriately. I wouldn't be comfortable with drums as the main attraction but in an orchestra, they are an integral part. One church we went to used the piano and organ for congregational singing but specials were played also on the flute, guitar, trombone, trumpet, hammered dulcimer, autoharp and even "glasses". :mrgreen: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kevinmiller Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 I don't think that a secular drum set can be used properly though. Snare and bass drums yes, but I don't think a drum set like the kind that characterize rock and CCM groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bakershalfdozen Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 Right, that is what I meant. Orchestra drums, not secular drums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bibletotingunslinger Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 Ditto. DITTO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chev1958 Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 Add me to the "Ditto" group. I played "Amazing Grace" on the tuba once. That was received with mixed reactions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kevinmiller Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 [quote="chev1958"] Add me to the "Ditto" group. I played "Amazing Grace" on the tuba once. That was received with mixed reactions. [/quote] LOL. Never thought there was anything wrong with a tuba... Or was it an Amazing Grace swing version? :frog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chev1958 Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 No, I played it simply straightforward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IM4given Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 [quote="bibletotingunslinger"] [quote="kevinmiller"][quote="BroMatt"]For me it is not the instrument, but rather what and how the instrument is being played. [/quote] Ditto.[/quote] DITTO![/quote] Ditto that ditto! No one has mentioned bagpipes! Amazing Grace on the bagpipes is awesome! especially when it is performed in full Scottish regalia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chev1958 Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 Are you advocating men wear skirts in church? I'm just kidding and poking fun. In fact, I would expect a bag-piper to wear nothing but full regalia. Mitch And you're right - There's nothing like "Amazing Grace" played on bagpipes. That's the one request I have for my funeral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anon Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 I like watching somebody play bagpipes but I can't just like listen to a cd of it or something. Same thing with the accordian...I love watching someone play it but I wouldn't buy a cd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lettheredeemedsayso Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 I would expect someone from Scotland to where a kilt while playing the bagpipe in church. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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