There are different elements to consider when listening to or observing instrumental music only. I believe instrumental music can be just as powerful as music with lyrics put to it. When referring to worship music specifically there are similarities between most worship music arrangements. I tend to mainly listen for dynamics more than anything else of a song. Another obvious important element of instrumental music is determining what instruments are actually being played. The story that the music is trying to tell really depends on the instruments being used and the orchestration. I have noticed over the years and as I grow in my knowledge of music that there is definitely a very common “road map” for songs. You typically have your intro, I love how impactful instrumental music can be just by how the dynamics are carefully planned out. In my opinion, worship music is not just a tool we can use to sing praises to God the music really takes you on a journey. And that story can be told through strong dynamics. Although there are different styles of worship music it is amazing to me to think about how the purpose of it all is the same and that it centers around one God and His love for us. Instrumental music in worship can be used to tell the story of God’s love. Typically worship songs that are softer to begin with gradually build dynamically and either finish big or come back down to that softer level in the beginning. Worship songs that are more energized and fast paced at the beginning either stay that way throughout or they decrescendo dynamically to like a bridge part and build back up. I have noticed that to be a common “dynamic roadmap” for songs. What I have discovered through music, especially worship music, is that there is always that time in the music where emotionally and spiritually you are brought into the presence of God. It is like an “aha!” moment when you reach that point because depending on the style Certain musical notes and chords have the power to make us react certain ways emotionally. Somber chords or minor chords especially played at a slower tempo could have the ability to make us feel sad or down on an intimate level. Other major chords and higher range notes have the ability to make people feel upbeat or happy. In worship music to me it seems that everything that is played has a positive outcome. I personally feel that a lot of that comes from the Holy Spirit but a lot also has to do with the musicality of a song. Chords that are played in a higher range or that have a brighter timbre could automatically feel more positive than chords with a darker or boomy sound to them. When it comes to the melody of a song, melodies of a worship song are catchy and have a memorable rhythm. Orchestration of worship music can make or break the song as being an impactful piece or not. I previously talked about the different dynamic road maps of slower songs and faster more upbeat songs. Instrumentation is key to how the overall feel of the song should be. But ultimately my personal opinion all goes back to the spiritual side of composing. Worship
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