Zondervan

Doug and Tami Flather

Written by: Douglas Flather, Tami Flather.

Synopsis

An easy-to-understand resource that provides straightforward, practical advice on ways to upgrade a music team's sound and ministry, written for both volunteer and staff worship leaders and musicians who use contemporary Christian music.

Description

Pastors Worship Team Leaders Vocalists & Instrumentalists Sound People, Do You Want Your Worship Team to . . .

• get the most out of rehearsal time?
• craft a professional sound, even with just a few instruments?
• cultivate the 10 most important skills vocalists need for contemporary music?
• teach new songs to the congregation--painlessly?
• create and use dynamic presentation skills?

Expert advice is here for all the above and a whole lot more. The Praise and Worship Team Instant Tune-Up is the next best thing to having a seasoned professional director coach your team personally through all the ins and outs of worship ministry! This timely resource addresses the whole array of concerns that can hang up a worship team and takes you beyond them to the next level. Whether you're building a team from the ground up or need to fine-tune a given area, The Praise and Worship Team Instant Tune-Up gives you spot-on insights and troubleshooting tips that will help you excel in your mission of leading others in worship through music. You'll love how this easy-to-read book makes everything so understandable. You don't have to take a music theory class in order to get a fast handle on chord substitutions, key changes, and arranging techniques that will give your sound a personal, creative edge.

You'll also find out about . . .

• Copyright issues--what you need to know
• Seamless segues and transitions
• Preparing for and running efficient rehearsals
• Positioning your worship team on the platform
• Conducting solid sound checks
• Best practices for visual aids
• Communicating with team members via secret signals
• Developing a clean vocal sound
• Quick tips for every aspect of worship leading

Table of Contents

Special Thanks
Introduction

Chapter 1: Give Your Playing a Tune-Up

• How to get that thick, professional sound with contemporary chord substitutions
• Chord substitutions for keyboardists
• Chord substitutions for guitarists
• Easy ways to spice up your music by changing keys
• Quick tips: do’s and don’ts for players

Chapter 2: Give Your Arrangements a Tune-Up

• How to design a playlist that creates a focused worship experience
• How to prepare music and charts for your worship team
• What you need to know about copyright issues
• How to arrange with dynamics and mixed instruments
• How to arrange with transitions and segues to get a seamless flow
• Quick tips: do ’s and don’ts for arranging worship music

Chapter 3: Give Your Singers a Tune-Up

• How to help your singers develop a clean sound
• The top ten clear communication tips
• How to teach your singers to stay in shape
• Helps for singers on the platform
• Quick tips: do’s and don’ts for singers

Chapter 4: Give Your Rehearsals a Tune-Up

• How to prepare for rehearsals so you’ll be confident
• How to run an efficient rehearsal
• What to do if your rehearsal is a disaster
• Quick tips: do’s and don’ts for rehearsals

Chapter 5: Give Your Presentation a Tune-Up

• How to position your worship team correctly
• How to design visual aids for maximum impact
• How to do a sound check that will eliminate surprises
• How to give secret signals to your sound team and band
• How to painlessly introduce new songs to your congregation
• Quick tips: do’s and don’ts for your ministry presentation

Appendix: Worship Planning Resources

Details

Length:	160 pages
Size:	7-3/8 x 9-1/4 inches
Format:	Layflat Softcover
Available Date:	January 2002
Published By:	Zondervan
ISBN:	0-310-24232-0