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Sheet Music in the Middle Ages

The latter half of the Middle Ages (circa 1000 CE to 1500 CE) was a turning point in European history. Having finally emerged from the Dark Ages (circa 500 CE to 1000 CE), European civilization finally began to recover the ground it had lost when Rome fell. One of the results of this recovery was the re-emergence of recorded music, or sheet music in both religious and secular life.

During the Middle Ages, Catholicism was the central power in Europe. It was incorporated into every aspect of life and its power stretched to every corner of the known world. And one of the methods through which the Church asserted its power was music. Although modern churches regularly use music as a natural part of worship, the pairing of music and Christianity has not always been so straightforward. A thousand years ago, music was often regarded as sinful. The problem was, churchgoers tended to enjoy it, and the fathers of Catholicism understood that it could be used to strengthen people’s ties to the Church.

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Playing Drums – In Church

Since 1993, the role of contemporary worship in Christian churches has increased. Those churches have also seen increased growth rates and, as a result, increased expenses — from bigger halls to video projectors to instruments. The cost of offering a contemporary worship service can put a strain on the church’s purse strings. It’s important to use resources wisely and get the most “bang” for the church’s bucks.

Give Me a Beat

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Playing Guitar For Church

Today most modern churches have replaced traditional instrumentation with rock based bands that lead worshipers in song with guitars, drums, keyboards and the like. Most of this music is guitar driven, which has given guitarists an opportunity to use their talent to serve the church. For those looking to get started playing guitar for worship or to play guitar for church, here are some tips to get you going.

Express Your Interest

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