Establishing a rhythm. When it comes to making music it is step number one. My musical journey started with the drums. I am extremely thankful that my first experience as a musician started behind a drum set. Laying a foundation that the other members of the band can create harmony and melody on top of has helped me understand the importance of creating a rhythm in my spiritual life.
A few days ago I downloaded a couple of looping apps to my iPad.* As I've been exploring this "new" means of making music, in many ways, I have gone back to my roots. For me to create with drum machines, loop stations, and synthesizers is a bit weird being that my main instruments over the past 20+ have been acoustic guitar, mandolin, and banjo. Using this new technology to create has forced me to think about the building blocks of music. Everything starts with rhythm. Creating a pattern is essential. Once a pattern is established we are placed on a path and set in motion. Now that we have begun the musical journey we can add elements into the mix that add texture and atmosphere. After all, what good is a journey without being able to see and experience the sights along the way?
I have recently started a FaceBook page for ReynoldaWorship that my colleagues and I will be managing. One of the first things I wanted to do with the page was to start a foundational rhythm. So I started posting quotes from the morning and evening Psalms from the Common Lectionary. I wanted to share a rhythm based on the foundation of worship, rooted in the book of Psalms from God's Word. From this rhythmic foundation we will begin creating a symphony of inspirational material to share with the Reynolda Church community and others who come across our little corner of the internet.
Establish your rhythm in partnership with the living God and see what beautiful music He will make with your life.
*check out the Novation Launchpad and Key Station free apps for iPad in the AppStore.
Novation launchpad app
