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READING YOUR WAY TO A BETTER WORSHIP PERCUSSIONIST | Mark Shelton
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of your hands and onto a drum. Investing effort form, tone color, and harmony.
WORKING TOWARD EXCELLENCE PAUL BUYER
by practicing tone, technique, and phrasing is
necessary, but musical growth can also occur THE HOLY BIBLE It just seems right that a drummer would write
though studying books, magazines, and blogs Required reading for all worship musicians! With a book on the topic of excellence. Director of
on subjects related to your art form. Check out dozens of English language versions in print, percussion at Clemson University, Dr. Buyer
my list of suggested reading material for growth you’re bound to find one that fits your reading identifies eight values for achieving excellence in
as a worship percussionist. taste. I’m currently enjoying reading through both work and personal life. I also recommend
the modern language dynamic equivalent reading Paul‘s Twitter feed for a quick tidbits
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An official publication of the Percussive Arts mobile device reading is YouVersion. Society, this periodical is full of information on HOW TO WORSHIP A KING ZACH NEESE
a broad range of percussion. The bi-monthly “...I firmly believe that the understanding of
magazine is delivered as part of membership
in the Percussive Arts Society and regularly
features articles on world music, drum set,
rudimental drumming, and technology along
with reviews of new literature, recordings,
and media.
THE BIG GIG ZORO
World-renowned
drummer
Zoro
has
laid
down the groove for the likes of Lenny Kravitz,
Bobby Brown, New Edition, Phil Keaggy,
and Frankie Valli. He writes from a wealth of
experience as the book covers vocational,
personal, and spiritual advice for achieving
success as a musician. Includes over 400
motivational quotes!
SOAR ZORO
...musical
worship is lost wisdom that can change the
world.”
growth can also
occur though
studying books,
The writer of the
beloved songs “Alabaster
Jar” and “The More I Seek You” pours from
his deep study of worship into an inspiring and
thought-provoking discourse. Take your time
on Chapter 4 “What Is Worship?”
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magazines,
My blog features helpful articles on various
and blogs on
subjects related
to your art form.
Another worthwhile read from The Minister of
percussion
instruments,
reviews,
and
interviews. The reader can find items of interest
whether your percussion assignment entails
modern worship songs or orchestrations of
traditional hymns. Check it out and subscribe
at www.percussionforworship.blogspot.com.
It might not be convenient to break out a
Groove, Soar contains “nine keys for unlocking WORSHIP MUSICIAN practice pad and tear down on a flam etude
your limitless potential.” There’s no shortage In addition to the scintillating percussion and while waiting for an oil change, but you can
of motivational books on the market, but not drum set articles, you can stay current on the grow in your spiritual and musical knowledge
many are written from a Christian perspective world of modern worship music with articles on with several minutes with a book or periodical.
-- by a drummer. worship leaders and artists along with reviews Keep one ready and read it.
of instruments and recent recording projects.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR IN MUSIC AARON COPELAND Since the magazine is on-line, you can read
One of America’s greatest composers gives an article on your smartphone while you wait
guidance for listening deeply to music. First for your number at the DMV. You’ll have quick
published in 1939, the book remains a classic access to current and past issues with inspiring
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February 2019
Mark Shelton
Freelance musician & consultant based in Dallas,
TX Performance credits include North Carolina
Symphony, Tin Roof Tango, Dallas Wind Symphony,
Daystar Singers & Band, TALEA, Strata Big Band,
The Metroplex Marimba Band, Harbour, and
Gateway Worship.
www.marksheltonmusic.com
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