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.