Monday, January 29, 2018

Characteristics Of Adventist Music Seattle

By William Harris


Songs are usually intended to praise God, and they are traditionally the gifts that the Christians are given to praise God. More so, songs are usually the most important element in every spiritual program since it acts as an avenue to communicate with the Supreme Being. However, there are slight differences in the way people do their singing. The Adventist music Seattle has some principles that are followed by the congregation and the church takes this form of melodies to be compatible with the principles of the church.

Other forms of classical like jazz, rock, pop songs and any other related melodies are usually not considered to be compatible with the principles of a church. The church songs are thus considered to be the eternal and primary activity of mankind to praise God. Therefore, there should be careful planning in every classical element to make sure that the congregation participates.

Any song that is used during long sessions in the church is supposed to praise the creator. Thu, the melody should have a poetic rhythm, be singable and robust. Additionally, the church minister is usually required to show the keen interest in the singers so that he ensures the quality of a song observes all the set principles of the church.

If the church has a choir, it is a requirement that a master composer is required and compose songs that are meaningful. To add on that, the singers should be very dedicated and well prepared. Instrumentals like pianos should also be played in a way to create harmony with singers and the congregation. More so, the player or instrumentalist should be well trained and qualified.

During the singing session, it is upon the instrumentalist to make sure that the piano harmonizes with the melodies of a congregation. If there are vocal solos as well as special songs, the singers have to see to it that the context of a song follows the general principles and sing to praise God not to show off his/her prowess in singing.

When it comes to the youth evangelism, the suggestions and principles of these songs will still apply. This is because the young people tend to identify closely with melodies of contemporary youth culture. Therefore, the youth will tend to use idiomatic elements that bring problems with the rhythm of the songs as they tend to differ from the set principles.

There are so many traditional folk songs that are legitimate and respected thus some of them are acceptable in the Adventist melodies. However, any folk song is supposed to be judged just like the other songs thus it has to follow the general principles laid on the other themes. Any distortion of a human voice is not allowed. Thus it should be avoided.

More so, the harmonic treatment should not be so saturated as it will act as the distraction from the true quality and spirituality of the anthem. When singing, the performers should not have a visual presentation that is excessive and inappropriate. More so, they must be appropriately dressed while singing. Additionally, there should not be excessive instrumental as well as vocal amplification by the instrumentalist.




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