Recent content by DrChris

Ah, this hits an area of some controversy at our church (and likely around the world). Our setup is a good PA with and excellent board but with no PA sub. We're removed all of the instrumentalist's monitors from the stage and gone with in-ears which really cleaned up the sound level on stage...

I agree with the above comments, go for the GK. Better all around.

You guys are right on about this one. After playing with our worship band for the past year, I must say that God really does seem to do something that makes the worship time "better" than rehearsal usually is. But we can't and shouldn't use that as a "crutch" to be lazy. I think the thing...

Thanks for the idea. I checked out the site and have already sent an email to our WL about it. He's been doing this all via email but we're getting big enough to warrant something more. Thanks again! Chris

Hey Guys, Thought I'd jump in with a question for everyone to bounce around. How do you approach learning new songs? For example, your WL lets you know this week you'll be doing a song you've never played before. Do you get sheet music, chord charts, tabs? Do you spend time listening to...

Thanks for all of your comments about our "off" day! It's really encouraging to hear others struggling with similar issues. I've forwarded some of your comments to our WL to help encourage him too.

Just want to share with you guys... we had an "off" day today. No train wrecks, just the whole worship set didn't gel like it should have. Our WL (who's usually spot on and well prepared) seemed off just a bit, and threw us a few small curves and we really never got in the pocket. It's a...

It is really encouraging to hear the discussion about youth worship bands here and to learn from all of your experiences. We don't yet have a youth worship band, but I could see that happening very soon. God is raising talent there quickly. One thing our WL is doing to help is offering free...

I agree with those saying go on and show up. You have a specific purpose for being there and should probably explain that purpose to alleviate any fears the other guy may have. We're moving to in-ears in our church. Budget didn't allow for the whole band to go there yet, but we started with...

+1 on the Schecter. I have the C4 Diamond series and am super pleased with it. That said, I like the idea mentioned above about looking for used and local. If that's a possibility, keep your eyes peeled and you may find a real deal.

Just one thought, I got the Boss GT-10B last week and am having a blast learning it. The ring mod there allows the frequency setting to be programed to the effects pedal. I know this is an expensive option, but if you're looking for lots of effects and the ability to chain them in may ways...

Agreed with the above thoughts. We transpose to match the singer's range (remembering that the singers we're talking about are not really the vocalist in the worship team, but rather all of the worshipers in the room). You're right, JansenW, Chris Tomlin does his songs rather high, and we...

As a new bass player who is working though lots of different material (some of which heavily focuses on modes), I really appreciate this discussion and the different thoughts. Hearing both sides has helped me get my mind around where knowing the modes may be useful, but yet put it in...

I'm new here, but have been watching the forum for a couple of months. I've been playing Bass just four months now, and loving every minute of it. When I bought my bass, I called our worship leader and let him know of my new interest and that I would love to spend time playing with him but...