1. Leading with Strings
Simon Brading
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2. Strings in the band world
Things to avoid:
Playing spontaneously everywhere
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3. Strings in the band world
Things to avoid:
Playing spontaneously everywhere
Playing every section of every song
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4. Strings in the band world
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5. Strings in the band world
Riff / motif
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6. Example: Our God Riff: / A E A / A E A / A E A C# D C# /
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7. Strings in the band world
Riff / motif
Block chords
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8. Example: Our God Riff: / A E A / A E A / A E A C# D C# /
Chorus: ||:F#m |D |A |E :||
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9. Strings in the band world
Riff / motif
Block chords
Bass notes
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10. 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 :||
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11. Strings in the band world
Riff / motif
Block chords
Bass notes
Quavers
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12. 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 :||
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13. Strings in the band world
Riff / motif
Block chords
Bass notes
Quavers
Counter melody
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14. 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

15. Band in the strings world
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16. 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!
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17. 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
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18. 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
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19. Leading worship with strings
Song list mix or arrangements, charts or improvise.
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20. Leading worship with strings
Song list mix or arrangements, charts or improvise.
You must leave space(!)
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21. Leading worship with strings
Song list mix or arrangements, charts or improvise.
You must leave space(!)
Practice ‘spontaneous’ moments (chord sequence)
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22. Arranging Strings
Stu Kennedy
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