In Christ Alone - Don Koch, Shawn Craig

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CCLI : https://us.songselect.com/songs/841440/in-christ-alone
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOHtHQ6aNpE
: Key = Eb
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 68
: Passages = Intro, Verse, Pre-Chorus, Chorus, Tween

Intro (2)
1, -, 6, 4

Verse (2)
1, -, 6, 4
6, -
1, -, 2, 6
5, -

Pre-Chorus (2)
4, 4 - 7:5, 1, 6 - 5
4, -
2, 6, 2, 2 - 4
5, -

Chorus (4)
4, 3:1, 2 - 5, 1 - 6
4 - 5, 1 - 6, 2, 5

Tween (2)
6, -, 5, 4

Chorus (4) for Transposing
4, 3:1, 2 - 5, 1 - 6
4 - 5, 1 - 6, 2, 7b - (next key 5)

Ending (2)
1, -, 6, 4
5:1, -, 6, 4
1

Your Love Is Everything - Chris Mcclarney, Mark Philip Woodward

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CCLI : https://us.songselect.com/songs/5331587/your-love-is-everything-one-verse-version
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=SG&hl=en-GB&v=bv0LsrTGuAE
: Key = Bb
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 90
: Passages = Intro, Verse, Pre-Chorus, Tween, Bridge

Intro (2)
6, 5, 4, 1
6, 5, 4, -

Verse (2)
6, 5, 4, 1
6, 5, 4, -
6, 5, 4, 1
6, 5, 4, -

Pre-Chorus (4)
2, 3:1, 4, -
2, 3:1, 5, -

Chorus (4) 
4, 3:1, 6, 7:5
4, 3:1, 6, 7:5

Tween = Intro

Bridge (4)
4, 5, 6, 7:5
4, 5, 6, 7:5

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Jesus At The Center - Adam Ranney, Israel Houghton, Micah Massey

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CCLI : https://us.songselect.com/songs/6115180/jesus-at-the-center
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES96YsNtCHY
: Key = A
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 62
: Passages = Intro, Verse, Chorus, Tween, Bridge, Free

Intro (2)
1, 2 - 3:1, 4, -

Verse (2)
1, 2, 3:1, -
4, 1, 5, -
4, 1, 5, 6 - 5
4, -, 5, -

Chorus (4)
4, 2, 1, -
4, 2, 6, 5

Tween = Intro

Bridge (4)
5, 6, 4, 5
5, 6 - 1, 4, 5

Free (4)
4, 5, 4, 5

I Need You More - Bruce Haynes, Lindell Cooley

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CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=2061678
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx7VmShHhO8
: Key = D
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 65
: Passages = Intro, Chorus, Verse, Bridge

: Intro (4)
3:1, 4, 3:1, 4

: Chorus (4)
1, 2, 5, 4 - 1
6, 4 - 2, 5, 1

: Verse (4)
4, 5 - 6, 4, 4 - 1
4, 5 - 6, 2 - 3:1, 5

: Bridge (4)
4, 3:1, 2, 5

: Free = Bridge

Beautiful One - Tim Hughes

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CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=3915912
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws5AiTspeWw
: Key = D
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 130
: Passages = Intro, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Outro

: Intro (4)
4, 7:5, 4, 7:5
4, 7:5, 1, -

: Verse (4)
4, 5, 3:1, -
4, 5, 6, -
4, 5, 3:1, -
4, 5, 1, -

: Chorus (4)
4, 5, 4, 5
4, 5, 1, -

: Bridge (4)
4, 5, 4, 5
4, 5, 1, -
4, 5, 4, 5
6:4, 7:5, 1, -

: Outro  = Intro

One Way - Joel Houston, Jonathan Douglass

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CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=4222082
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kvm8UT3j4Uo
: Key = B
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 134
: Passages = Intro, Verse, Chorus, Tween, Bridge

Intro (4)
1, -, 6, -
5, -, 4, -

Verse (4)
1, -, 6, -
5, -, 4, -
1, -, 6, -
5, -, 4, -

Chorus (4)
1, 5, 6, 4
1, 5, 6, 7b

Tween (4)
6, 4, 6, 4

Bridge (4)
1, 5, 6, 4
6, 5, 4, -

One Thing - Marty Sampson, Darlene Zschech

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CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=4869957
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql4DZ7vm_9k
: Key = F
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 68
: Passages = Intro, Verse, Pre-Chorus, Chorus, Tween, Free, Bridge

: Intro (2)
1, 7:5, 2, -

: Verse (4)
1, 2, 5, 6 - 4
1, 2, 5, 6
1, 2, 5, 6 - 4
1, 2, 5, 1

: Pre-Chorus (2)
2, 6, 5, -
2, 6, 5, -

: Chorus (4)
1, 5, 6 - 5, 4
1, 5, 4 - 1, 5

: Tween = Intro

: Free
4, 5, 6 - 7:5, 1
4, 5, 1, -

: Bridge = Free

God Is Great - Marty Sampson

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CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=3375851
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfZOUVD46TI
: Key = B
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 154
: Passages = Intro, Verse, Chorus, Tween, Bridge

: Intro (4)
1, 4, 5, 4

: Verse (4)
1, 4, 5, -
1, 4, 5, -
6, 4, 5, 6 - 5
4, -, 5, -

: Chorus (4)
1, 4, 5, 4
1, 6:4, 5, -
1, 4, 5, 4
6, 4, 5, -

: Tween (4)
4, 6, 5, -

: Bridge (4)
1, 4, 5, -
6, 4, 5, -

: Ending = Intro

Melodic Study: I Love You Lord

Did you know that the popular song, "I Love You Lord", can be sung in two different ways? If both ways are sung at the same time, there would be a melodic clash that can be disruptive to congregational worship, so it is imperative that music directors stick to one version consistently so as not to confuse the worship team and congregation. 

Let's do a short analysis of these two melodic versions by listening to some recordings of both.

Version 1:

Version 2:

It would seem that most recorded material (on YouTube) adopt Version 1's melodic rhythm, where there is more uniformity as seen in the diagram above (line 6 and 7 showing consistent alignment). Version 1 also benefits from a shorter pause as shown in the beats highlighted in cyan. A longer pause might cause singers and worship leaders to start singing the next line too early.

We might be led to believe that Version 2's melodic rhythm tends to be present only in modern renditions. However, there is apparently one recording of Shannon, the writer of this song, singing with Maranatha and using Version 2. (Take note that other recordings by Maranatha of this song use Version 1)

Version 2 (Shannon):

So can we conclusively pick one or the other as being the right one? It would be important to choose one over the other since both cannot be sung at the same time without clashing. In the end, it will probably come down to personal preferences and what your congregation has already gotten used to. Just be mindful to set a clear choice when training new musicians and singers so that there will not be any chance for discord which breaks the flow.

(Photo credit: Ak-i)

Awesome In This Place - Natalie Grant

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YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faiLQCuoskM
: Key = E
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 50 
: Passages = Intro, Verse, 

: Intro (4)
6, 4, 6, 4

: Verse (2)
6, -, 4, -
6, -, 4, -
5, -, 6:4 - 5, 4 - 3:1
2, 3:1 - 4, 5, -

: Chorus (2)
1, -, 2, -
4, 5, 1, 5
1, 3, 4, 2
5, -, 1, -

There Is None Like You - Lenny LeBlanc

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CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=674545
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwETNyWzD3w
: Key = Ab
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 64 
: Passages = Chorus, Verse

: Chorus (2)
1, 7:5, 6:4 5:1
4, 3:1, 2, 5
1, 7:5, 7b:5m, 6:4 - 6b:4m
5:1, 5, 1, -

: Verse (2)
4, 5, 1, 6
2, 7:5, 1, -
4, 5, 1, 6
2, 1:2, 7:5, 6:4 - 7:5

How Great You Are - Shannon Wexelberg

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CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=1185909
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNj7-h8asWQ
: Key = Eb - F - G
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 86 
: Passages = Intro, Verse, Chorus

: Intro = Verse

: Verse (4)
1, -, 4, -
2, 3:1, 4 - 4#:2m, 5 - 4:5
3, 4, 3, 6
4, 3:1 - 4#:2m, 5, -

: Chorus (4)
4, -, 3:1, 6 - 5
4, 3:1, 4 - 4#:2m, 5
4, -, 3:1, 6
4 - 3:1, 2m - 5, 1, -

Fear Not - Phil Pringle

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CCLI : <none?>
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlMcEn1M9xQ
: Key = C (Am)
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 134
: Passages = Intro, Chorus, Verse

: Intro = Chorus

: Chorus (4)
6, -, 4, -
2, -, 6, -

: Verse (4)
1, 3, 4, 1
1, 3, 4, 5
6, 3, 6, 3
4, 5, 6, 3m

Hosanna - Carl Tuttle

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CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=21545
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAiBntMtViY

: Key = G
: Beats = 4
: Tempo =  120
: Passages = Intro, Verse, Chorus

: Intro (2)
4, 5, 1 - 7:5, 6
4, 5, 1 -

: Verse (2)
1, -, 5, -
6, 4, 5, -

: Chorus (2)
4, 5, 1, -
4, 5, 1, -
4, 5, 1 - 7:5, 6
4, 5, 1, -

Hosanna (Praise Is Rising) - Brenton Brown, Paul Baloche

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YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY4BWbvxEXQ
: Key = G
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 114 
: Passages = Verse, Pre-Chorus, Chorus, Free, Ending

: Verse (4)
1, -, -, -
4, -, 1, -
1, -, -, -
4, -, 1, -

: Pre-Chorus (4)
5, 4, 1, -
5, 4, 1, 5

: Chorus (4)
1:4, 1, 6, 4
1, 5, 6, 4

: Free = Chorus

: Ending (4)
1:4, 1, 1:4, 1

Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty - Bob Fitts

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CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=21480
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1DIN6NCUfk
: Key = C
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 76
: Passages = Intro, Verse, Chorus

: Intro (2)
6, 5, 3, 4
6, 5, 3, -

: Verse (2)
1, -, 2, -
5, -, 1, 6:4 - 7:5
1, -, 2, -
5, -, 1, 5

: Chorus (2)
1, 3, 4, 2
5, -, 1, 5
1, 3, 4, 2
5, -, 1, -

这一生最美的祝福 - 讚美之泉

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Song sheet : http://www.scribd.com/doc/167848377/这一生最美的祝福

Melody sheet : http://www.zhaogepu.com/jianpu/19875.html

YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FinxnwONLBE
: Key = D : Beats = 4 : Tempo = 70

我的心你要稱頌耶和華 - 林良真、游智婷

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Melody Sheet : http://christianresource.hypermart.net/christianresource/hymnpdfweb/0744.pdf

YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lHnkRklfYE

: Key = C
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 76
: Passages = Intro, Verse, Pre-Chorus, Chorus

: Intro = Verse

: Verse (4)
1, 7:5, 7b:5m, 6:4
6b:4m, 5:1 - 6, 2, 5
1, 7:5, 7b:5m, 6:4
6b:4m, 5:1 - 6, 2 - 5
1, 5

: C (4)
1, 3, 4 - 5, 1
6, 3, 4, 5
1, 3, 4 - 5, 1
6, 3, 4 - 5, 1

From The Inside Out

Whenever the topic of training people for worship music is brought up, there's always a sense of two (almost seemingly opposing) camps, often labeled as Heart (internal, attitude, spiritual) and Art (external, act, technicalities, skills).

It is quite easy to see why a lot has to be written about Heart as opposed to Art since Art is what is more easily seen by natural eyes and celebrated (by which we get the root sense of musical "celebrities"). At times, too much focus and attention is given to it that there is an imbalance that needs to be addressed.

However, there is also a case where too little is spoken about the Art and the imbalance swings to the other extreme. When too little attention is given to the application of excellence in skill and other matters that are more technical in nature, situations may arise that adversely affect the flow in musical worship.

Jesus gave a vivid illustration once that, I believe, contains a principle that we can apply when considering what is of importance. He spoke of how the Pharisees "make clean the outside of the cup and the platter" but forget the inside. (Matt 23:25, Luke 11:39)

Just consider how you would normally clean a cup so that it will be fit for use. Would you not clean both the inside AND the outside? Jesus went on to say as much by indicating that "you ought to have done these, and not leave the other undone".

Therefore, it is probably best not to think of Heart and Art as "either one or the other", but really as a whole that needs to be well prepared for the master's use. Musical worship involves both the Heart and the Art. I would propose a tagline like "musical worship is the Heart (the attitude) pouring out through the Art (the act)".

With this, we can clearly see the priority of setting the Heart right first, for it is from the abundance of the Heart that brings forth what is within. (Luke 6:45, Matt 23:26) But then the Heart should also be coupled with the desire to offer the utmost (Art) for His Highest, to seek excellence in all skill and deed.

It is truly from the Inside Out.

(photo credit: shboom)

Holy Spirit - Bryan Torwalt, Katie Torwalt

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Song Sheet : http://www.scribd.com/doc/165960456/Holy-Spirit-Bryan-Torwalt-Katie-Torwalt

CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=6087919
YouTube (ft. Jesus Culture) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBifjXFA-W4
: Key = D : Beats = 4 : Tempo = 72

When I Speak Your Name - Elizabeth Clark, Klaus Kuehn

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Song sheet : http://www.scribd.com/doc/165962505/When-I-Speak-Your-Name-Elizabeth-Clark-Klaus-Kuehn

CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=4963035
YouTube (ft. Kari Jobe) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym3mN4e-rPQ
: Key = E : Beats = 4 : Tempo = 70

Your Grace Is Enough - Matt Maher

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CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=4477026
YouTube (ft. Chris Tomlin) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpYtYYaTFGQ
: Key = A : Beats = 4 : Tempo = 120

Everlasting God - Brenton Brown, Ken Riley

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Song sheet : http://www.scribd.com/doc/165966659/Everlasting-God-Brenton-Brown-Ken-Riley

CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=4556538
YouTube (ft. Tim Hughes) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DroHY6Z8pYw
: Key = A : Beats = 4 : Tempo = 106

The Elements Of Christ-Centered Music

Almost all forms of music are composed of up to four elements. We typically identify them as the Melody, the Harmony, the Bass, and the Rhythm. When these four come together to form a whole, that whole is called a 'song', a musical piece.

A good foundation to build your music theory and life-long learning journey begins with understanding the proper place and use of each element. Even the placement of the elements in the diagram above has reason and purpose which will be covered in greater detail at a later stage.

There is, however, one major difference between regular music and Christ-centered music. That difference is also poignantly illustrated in the diagram above, for there are actually five elements in Christ-centered music.

For musicians to truly engage in Christ-centered music, they must recognise that the prime element holding everything together, right at the very center of it all, is Christ. This is seen simply in the cross on the diagram that touches and holds every other musical element together. Without Christ being the central focus for every musical activity, there will be no unity and direction in the rendition of the song that is befitting of Christ-centered worship.