Sing Your Part: Church Music

My church has recently embraced Reformed Theology, and, as a result, has switched to a more Reformed doctrine of worship. To that end, we are learning to sing Psalms. I’ve been leading the charge as far as teaching Psalms goes, and had resigned myself to the idea that until we found a piano player, we wouldn’t really be able to learn parts. Then I found this app. This changes everything! Fantastic resource!

I’ve led hymns at church for five years, and several times I’ve had people in the congregation approach me with the desire to learn harmony parts (a bit of a lost art in hymn-singing). The best way to learn parts is to listen, and so I would usually tell them to try to find a piano and play their part… which is impossible if one does not have a piano or know how to read music. This app is THE resource for someone learning to sing parts. Even if your church’s hymnal is not listed, you can usually find the tune you’re looking for by searching. The volume sliders on all the other parts are a fabulous touch, and allow the learner to gradually turn up the other parts over time as they gain confidence. Amazing app!

I didn’t know I was an alto until a couple years ago. Finding my range has made singing so much more comfortable! Now, thanks to this app, I’m making slow but steady progress toward harmonizing in church. So thankful it exists!