Easy Arranging for Any Size Band Worship 4242015 Saturday Breakout Session

Jon Nicol

What happens if we dont arrange?

Blob of sound

Three Gs of Arranging:

1. Groove Defini@on of groove: the predictable, consistent forward mo@on of the song.

(Norm Stockton)

Three Gs of Arranging:

Groove is the tracks that we ride on. Its built on the FoundaAon and complemented by the Rhythm.

The FoundaAon Two-headed founda@on monster:

drums and bass

Groo ooove

Three Gs of Arranging:

B. The Rhythm

Rookie Mistakes: 1. Compe@ng Rhythms 2. Muddy Middle

Three Gs of Arranging:

2. Glue

The middle stuff that holds the song together.

Three Gs of Arranging:

2. Glue

Pad/Constant The measure of this isnt that people no@ce it, but if they no@ce if its NOT there.

Three Gs of Arranging:

2. Glue

The Lead The voice or instrument on melody or solo line.

Three Gs of Arranging:

3. Grace

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