Leading with Strings Simon Brading #worshipschool

Strings in the band world Things to avoid: Playing spontaneously everywhere #worshipschool

Strings in the band world Things to avoid: Playing spontaneously everywhere Playing every section of every song #worshipschool

Strings in the band world #worshipschool

Strings in the band world Riff / motif #worshipschool

Example: Our God Riff: / A E A / A E A / A E A C# D C# / #worshipschool

Strings in the band world Riff / motif Block chords #worshipschool

Example: Our God Riff: / A E A / A E A / A E A C# D C# / Chorus: ||:F#m |D |A |E :|| #worshipschool

Strings in the band world Riff / motif Block chords Bass notes #worshipschool

Example: Our God Riff: / A E A / A E A / A E A C# D C# / Verse: |F#m D | A |F#m D | A | |Bm | |E | | Chorus: ||:F#m |D |A |E :|| #worshipschool

Strings in the band world Riff / motif Block chords Bass notes Quavers #worshipschool

Example: Our God Riff: / A E A / A E A / A E A C# D C# / Verse: |F#m D | A |F#m D | A | |Bm | |E | | Chorus: ||:F#m |D |A |E :|| Bridge: ||:F#m |D |A/C# |E :|| #worshipschool

Strings in the band world Riff / motif Block chords Bass notes Quavers Counter melody #worshipschool

Example: Our God Riff: / A E A / A E A / A E A C# D C# / Verse: |F#m D | A |F#m D | A | |Bm | |E | | Chorus: ||:F#m |D |A |E :|| Bridge: ||:F#m |D |A/C# |E :|| Counter melody: (Rising) A B C# F# G# A A B C# B D C# (Falling) A G# A F# E D E D C# E End with riff

Band in the strings world #worshipschool

Band in the strings world Recording demo for arranger Record to a click Record exact arrangement Write down direction on arrangement Appreciate the time investment! #worshipschool

Band in the strings world Playing those songs live Play it bar for bar You can’t mess around(!) Keep communication high Monitor / fold back important for tuning #worshipschool

Band in the strings world Playing those songs live, with tracks Practice them without first Learn to play ON click, not behind it Make sure lead violin (or conductor) has click and count-ins #worshipschool

Leading worship with strings Song list mix or arrangements, charts or improvise. #worshipschool

Leading worship with strings Song list mix or arrangements, charts or improvise. You must leave space(!) #worshipschool

Leading worship with strings Song list mix or arrangements, charts or improvise. You must leave space(!) Practice ‘spontaneous’ moments (chord sequence) #worshipschool

Arranging Strings Stu Kennedy #worshipschool