J©§H D GREAT™ ~ ¶All About Music¶

“Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is not truth. Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not love. Love is not music. Music is THE BEST.”  ― Frank Zappa

7 purposes of Church Music The music program in the local church is vital, and it’s impact—for good or bad—on a church service is immeasurable. While some may view music as simply a form of entertainment and emotional conditioning, godly music plays a much larger role in a church. Scripture gives at least seven purposes for Christ-honoring music. Use these principles as a gauge to evaluate the biblical soundness of your music ministry: 1. The Purpose of Worship —“And all the congregation worshipped, and the singers sang, and the trumpeters sounded: and all this continued until the burnt offering was finished” (2 Chronicles 29:28). 2. The Purpose of Thanks— “Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God” (Psalm 147:7). 3. The Purpose of Rejoicing— “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. Sing unto the Lord with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm” (Psalm 98:4–5). 4

I asked a singer lately how often she takes water I was so shocked with the respond she gave . singers don't drink water because we are thirsty or drink water whenever we feel like. We drink water because that's the only language our vocal and body generally understand. So the number one bad habit is ; Not staying hydrated. Staying hydrated is one of the most important things a singer can do.  Keeping your vocal cords well-hydrated will help you avoid vocal injuries. This is especially important to keep in mind during the summer months, when air conditioning can create a very drying environment. The recommendation is 8 to 10 glasses of water per day, but this can vary depending on the person.  As long as you’re sipping water throughout the day, you should be fine. In case you don't know,  Staying hydrated also benefit your overall health, helping you to avoid infections and colds. Even mild dehydration can affect your body’s efficiency, leading to ailments like headach