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How To Write a Song – Quick

By Jean 4 Comments

One of the easiest ways to write a song is to use the melody of an existing one. For example, one of the popular songs from the ’60s is called ‘How Gentle is the Rain.’ It’s literally a melody from one of J.S. Bach’s works, Minuet in G.

You can’t take a current copyrighted song and publish it with different words. But, if it’s just for fun and not going to be sold, it can be an easy jumping start for writing a song.

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a little song for friends expecting their first baby, Tim and Lisa Jang. There are both in ministry at our church. Tim is one of the pastors and Lisa heads the Women’s Ministry. In thinking about what to write in the current newsletter, I thought it might be fun to wrap it in a video and share it with you. It’s here:

You probably recognize the melody and chord structure of this popular worship song! I hope this inspires you to create new words on songs you already play. It’s fun to ‘personalize’ songs for friends and family!

Filed Under: Song Arrangements, Writing Songs

Psalm 103

By Jean 4 Comments

Psalm 103 has many wonderful verses. I was thinking about the 12th verse the other day and decided to put it to music. It’s a wonderful truth that you can experience in Christ.

As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

Here’s a little video with the music I wrote…

Here are the chords I used in the video with the added words. I’ve put the chords right before the word in parentheses since every browser may use a different font and it probably won’t line up right.

(Am)“As far as the east is from the (E) west,

so (E) far has he removed our trans – (Am) gres – (E) sions from (Am) us.”

They are (Dm) gone, completely (G) gone, re – (C) membered no (Am) more,

As (Dm) far as the (E) east is from the (Am)west.  (E Am)

        E Am E Am
Psalm 10 (Dm) 3: (E  Am) 12 (E Am)

If you find the above music hard to follow, you may also download the PDF below. It may be easier to follow:

Filed Under: Song Arrangements

VIDEO of Silent Night A Capella

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‘Silent Night’ was originally written on the guitar in the 1800’s. It’s amazing how popular this song has been through the ages. Here is a delightful arrangement for voices. This is such a special arrangement, I thought you would love to hear it too! The group is called ‘Pentatonix‘ and the name was inspired by the pentatonic scale. The pentatonic scale has 5 notes.

This is such a peaceful rendition and just delightful to listen to!

If you would like to learn an easy arrangement of ‘Silent Guitar’ for guitar, I’ve got it posted free on this page – ‘Easy Christmas Songs for Guitar’ program.

For a beautiful solo guitar arrangement… you can find it in our ‘Christmas Songs and Solos’ program. 

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VIDEO: Let It Be Jesus

By Jean 7 Comments

Have you heard this song by Jonas Myrin , Chris Tomlin , and Matt Redman? Christy Nockles is the artist below. It’s such a beautiful song with a profound message!

Here are the words:

Let It Be Jesus
by Jonas Myrin , Chris Tomlin , and Matt Redman

Verse 1:
Let it be Jesus
The first name that I call
Let it be Jesus
My song inside the storm
I’ll never need another

Chorus:
For me, to live is Christ
For me, to live is Christ
God I breathe Your name above everything
Let it be, Let it be Jesus

Verse 2:
Let it be Jesus
From the rising of the sun
Let it be Jesus
When all is said and done
I’ll never need another, Jesus there’s no other

Bridge:
Should I ever be abandoned
Should I ever be acclaimed
Should I ever be surrounded by the fire and the flame
There’s a name I will remember
There’s a name I will proclaim
Let it be, Let it be Jesus (x3)

LetItBeJesus

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