Topic: Hymns..are they important????........... Oh yes they are!!!! (Read 23897 times)

iplaytheorgan2 · « **Reply #100 on:** June 03, 2007, 11:34:28 PM »

Quote from: ifiwereu on June 03, 2007, 05:25:24 AM

Gata jump in on this one too. Hymns are just as important as any other church music.
It's interesting that folk will sing the lyrics real well to any given popluar contemporary gospel. ex. I call you faithful, Bless me indeed, Hezekiah's faithful to name a few. Yet when a hymn is called out most people start mumblin' or jus plain ole shut up.

Another aspect I'd like to call attention to is people believe that all hymns are sanctified...well they sanctified now. There are a few hymns that were actually love songs sung in bars and saloons that found their way into the hymnal. When they were brought into the church during the middle ages church folk frowned on them. But God "cleaned them up" and we now sing them!

Thanks for your insight and history lesson. I hope somebody really takes heed.

C-note jr. · « **Reply #101 on:** June 04, 2007, 12:00:12 AM »

Yes I do believe that Hymns are important because as they say young people grow the church but older people pay the bills. Hey also where i am from if you cant play hymnals they dont want you unless you are extremely good. But yes they are important I encourage all youthful musicians as myself to learn to play hymns. I pay 36 dollars an hour to learn to read hymns to add to what know.

iplaytheorgan2 · « **Reply #102 on:** June 04, 2007, 04:54:23 PM »

Quote from: C-note jr. on June 04, 2007, 12:00:12 AM

Yes I do believe that Hymns are important because as they say young people grow the church but older people pay the bills. Hey also where i am from if you cant play hymnals they dont want you unless you are extremely good. But yes they are important I encourage all youthful musicians as myself to learn to play hymns. I pay 36 dollars an hour to learn to read hymns to add to what know.

Boy... you just made my day!!! It is such a blessing to hear that a young person understands the importance of hymns. Because of your desire to learn, God is definitely going to take your music ministry to the next level. Keep practicing and growing.

SoundofJoy · « **Reply #103 on:** June 04, 2007, 05:23:15 PM »

You have not because you won't ask..... I have hymnal lessons on my site for the musician who want to learn to play them. No one asks me for them? I play a classical/jazz/gospel feel to hymns where it makes you want to sing them. If you suggest one I'll make a video and show you how to do it for piano/keyboard/organ.

sensai · « **Reply #104 on:** July 14, 2007, 11:21:53 PM »

The Hymns are not only important to learn but they all have messages and inspirational context that have stood the test of time. The hymns can be played with a contemporary flair. There is a book available on Amazon.com entitled "Modern Chord Changes to Favorite Hymns": Advanced Chord Voicings for the Piano and Organ. Check it out!!!

iplaytheorgan2 · « **Reply #105 on:** July 16, 2007, 03:36:19 AM »

Quote from: sensai on July 14, 2007, 11:21:53 PM

The Hymns are not only important to learn but they all have messages and inspirational context that have stood the test of time. The hymns can be played with a contemporary flair. There is a book available on Amazon.com entitled "Modern Chord Changes to Favorite Hymns": Advanced Chord Voicings for the Piano and Organ. Check it out!!!

Thanks for the infor I'm definitely going to check out that website.

Pianist84 · « **Reply #106 on:** July 16, 2007, 06:38:29 PM »

Hymns are very important! Almost every church sings hymns so it's very important to know them. That's why I make it a priority to learn more hymns each week while I'm in college. No tengo un piano in mi residencia en Auburn. Voy a la iglesia de Auburn United Methodist practicar en el piano. Me gusta tocar el piano todos los días. ¡La iglesia de Auburn United Methodist tienen muchos pianos! I know some hymns but I would like to learn MORE hymns. And I would like to apply want I learn in classical music to hymns. Also, when I learn hymns, I get a chance to come up with my own unique style so that I won't sound like another musician.

iplaytheorgan2 · « **Reply #107 on:** July 17, 2007, 01:31:16 AM »

Pianist84. That was so beautifully put. Keep doing what you're doing, I know God is already molding your unique style for His Glory.

Pianist84 · « **Reply #108 on:** July 17, 2007, 02:22:22 PM »

Quote from: iplaytheorgan2 on July 17, 2007, 01:31:16 AM

Pianist84. That was so beautifully put. Keep doing what you're doing, I know God is already molding your unique style for His Glory.

I will keep playing the piano.

I hope to become an organist someday. How long have you been playing the organ? Auburn United Methodist Church (the church where I go to practice piano) doesn't have any Hammond organs. They have one old electronic organ, and 2 pipe organs. The pipe organ that they have in their sanctuary looks like it's hard to operate.

iplaytheorgan2 · « **Reply #109 on:** July 17, 2007, 11:36:37 PM »

Quote from: Pianist84 on July 17, 2007, 02:22:22 PM

How long have you been playing the organ? .

Oh... I've been playing organ and piano for a long time. I totally understand your situation with the pipe organ. Pipe organ is one of my favorite instruments. I have tons of recordings by Bach on pipe organ. I use to play the pipe years ago. Now that I am a member of a Pentecostal church, you know the Hammond is up in there.

I guess you willl have to stick to the piano for now. If you have some friends that play Hammond, maybe they will let you experiment at their church or home. I'm sure you will get into the Hammond soon.

Pianist84 · « **Reply #110 on:** July 18, 2007, 09:36:22 AM »

Quote from: iplaytheorgan2 on July 17, 2007, 11:36:37 PM

I use to play the pipe years ago.

Wow! That's cool. Well, I do remember trying to teach myself how to play the pipe organ at Auburn United Methodist. In the past, I practice in their chapel. They have a pipe organ and a grand piano in the chapel. I want to get a chance to practice on the pipe organ again but they keep the chapel locked up now.....

. But I remember trying to practicing on the pipe organ and it was a new experience for me because it's so much different from the piano. I was trying to get use the foot pedals and I trying to use both my right and left feet to play the pedals. Maybe I should talk my parents into getting an organ for the house. I have a piano at home but I would like to get an organ. But I'm interested in taking organ lessons in the future.

SoundofJoy · « **Reply #111 on:** July 18, 2007, 09:25:05 PM »

Here is a youtube post of the hymn "I am thine O, Lord" in Ab. I played it traditional with a classical feel then with a pentecostal or COGIC feel. This will give you an idea of how to approach hymnal music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4WnfPiJwdc

Pianist84 · « **Reply #112 on:** July 18, 2007, 10:28:28 PM »

Quote from: SoundofJoy on July 18, 2007, 09:25:05 PM

Here is a youtube post of the hymn "I am thine O, Lord" in Ab. I played it traditional with a classical feel then with a pentecostal or COGIC feel. This will give you an idea of how to approach hymnal music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4WnfPiJwdc

That's a nice clip. I have sent a couple of your clips online in the past.

chevonee · « **Reply #113 on:** July 18, 2007, 11:57:30 PM »

Quote from: SoundofJoy on July 18, 2007, 09:25:05 PM

Here is a youtube post of the hymn "I am thine O, Lord" in Ab. I played it traditional with a classical feel then with a pentecostal or COGIC feel. This will give you an idea of how to approach hymnal music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4WnfPiJwdc

ONCE AGAIN, I AM IMPRESSED BY YOUR SKILLS MR TOLBERT.....I VISIT YOUR SIGHT ALL OF THE TIME ALONG WITH LGM BECAUSE IT IS VERY VITAL TO LEARN ALL THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT MUSIC IF YOU EVER EXPECT TO GET ANYWHERE. HYMNALS ARE THE FOUNDATION ON WHICH A MUSICIANS HOUSE IS EITHER BUILT OR DESTROYED PERIOD. EVERYONE AROUND THIS SMALL TOWN (EASTMAN,GA) IS TRYING TO DO WHAT THEY CALL A SO-CALLED NEW THING AND ELIMINATE HYMNS ALL TOGETHER BUT ITS AN ABSOLUTE JOKE...LOL
IF YOU CAN LEARN A HYMN YOU CAN LEARN IT ALL.....RIGHT MR TOLBERT?I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON MY THEORY AND HAVE FOUND THAT LEARNING HYMNS ACTUALLY TEACHES ME THEORY AS WELL. THAT GOOD OLE AMAZING GRACE HOW SWEET THE SOUND. THOSE SONGS ALSO HELP GET YOU THROUGH THOSE HARD TIMES....MY FAVORITE HYMN OF ALL IS "CLOSE TO THEE". WHEN I WAS IN THE WHEELCHAIR THAT SONG GAVE ME HOPE OF BEING ABLE TO WALK AGAIN...AND SURE ENOUGH I AM!!

SOMEBODY GIVE ME SOME SHOUTING MUSIC........HIT IT MR TOLBER...lol

iplaytheorgan2 · « **Reply #114 on:** July 19, 2007, 11:21:01 PM »

Pianist 84 I'm sure you are going to get to being an organist very soon. It's always good for a keyboard musician to be versatile on all keys: Piano, Organ, Synths. Keep doin whacha doin.

And Sam..... that clip was a great demonstration. I've to stop being lazy and post a couple clips demonstraton hymns. I've had the blessing of playing for a Baptist church at 8am and my church, which is Pentecostal for years now. When at the Baptist church I have to kick out those hymns as well as Gospel (contemp and traditional).
At my church we do just about everything that's on the top 20 as well as a good ole hymn.

ShawnG · « **Reply #115 on:** July 20, 2007, 11:37:22 AM »

Praise The Lord to All;

For I just got through reading the entire 5 pages of this forum, and basically, I JUST NEED TO QUIT BEING LAZY AND FORCE MYSELF INTO THE HYMN BOOK.
I'll keep on working on the theory of reading music and I thank you all for posting your thoughts and other helpful info. God Bless!!!

ShawnG

iplaytheorgan2 · « **Reply #116 on:** July 21, 2007, 12:51:37 AM »

Quote from: ShawnG on July 20, 2007, 11:37:22 AM

Praise The Lord to All;

For I just got through reading the entire 5 pages of this forum, and basically, I JUST NEED TO QUIT BEING LAZY AND FORCE MYSELF INTO THE HYMN BOOK.
I'll keep on working on the theory of reading music and I thank you all for posting your thoughts and other helpful info. God Bless!!!

ShawnG

Yesss... you can do it. You will be blessed, not just because you are learning something different, but the lyrics in hymns are so deep and inspiring. Just ask the Lord to help you and instruct you. He'll do it, I'm a witness.

ShawnG · « **Reply #117 on:** July 26, 2007, 07:38:28 AM »

Quote from: iplaytheorgan2 on July 21, 2007, 12:51:37 AM

Yesss... you can do it. You will be blessed, not just because you are learning something different, but the lyrics in hymns are so deep and inspiring. Just ask the Lord to help you and instruct you. He'll do it, I'm a witness.

Thanks and I know God is already blessing you my dear Sister.

....I be carrying around this hymn book with me while I'm on duty and studying it. It's a challenge, but until I get back into the states, it all I got. But it's all good. I'm still working on getting the choir on the Youtube and myspace so please bear with my technical difficulties that I have to deal with hear. I know some others have been inquiring about the choir here in Cuba. We're not professional but we do our best to be perfect for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As soon as I get a chance I will post some videos. God Bless.
ShawnG

iplaytheorgan2 · « **Reply #118 on:** July 28, 2007, 09:47:53 AM »

Quote from: ShawnG on July 26, 2007, 07:38:28 AM

I know some others have been inquiring about the choir here in Cuba. We're not professional but we do our best to be perfect for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As soon as I get a chance I will post some videos. God Bless.
ShawnG

That is so wonderful that you are spreading the Word by way of Music Ministry, that's outside of the "comfort zone", meaning the U.S. You really need to get that choir on video. I'm apart of the GMWA(Gospel Music Workshop of America). The Convention is being held in Orlando, FL this year. Because of this organization, I have seen choirs and musicians from Japan, Germany, etc minister and just turn it out like they were "us"

. It would be awesome to see a choir from Cuba giving God glory. Take care

ferrente · « **Reply #119 on:** August 02, 2007, 11:46:55 AM »

Welcome To LGM, sensai

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