Articles

This area contains articles on the topic of music: principles, statements, theory, and reflections. They are not all written by me, nor do they necessarily reflect the views of all the members of my church. They are put here because they are helpful and inspire and provoke thought and reflection.

• The Basic Elements of Music
• American Music History Chart
• Elements of Music and Performance
• Rhythm Rules
• What is Good Music? (part 1)
• What is Good Music? (part 2)
• Music: Its Role, Qualities, and Influence
• The Difference Between Good and Bad Music
• 1972 GC Music Guidelines
• The Power of Music
• Major Elements of the Contemporary Worship Experience
• Modern Music’s Hidden Dangers
• The Pied Piper of Spiritualism
• Luther and Music
• Anabaptist Hymn
• Baptist Music History
• Debunking the Drinking Song Myth: A Mighty Fortress
• Did the Wesleys Really Use Drinking Song Tunes for Their Hymns?
• Debunking the Wesley Tavern Song Myth
• Rules of 4-Part Harmony
• Modes in Traditional Music
• About Rhythm in Poetry
• Melody that Heaven Hears
• Praise the Lord
• The Waves and the Rock