PLAY BETTER Electric Guitar At Church

[@Rozuala63]

In my opinion, skills and tones,ect matters, but the most important thing is that, we must be filled with The Holy Spirit and we must abide in Christ.

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Right on RK! 🙏

[@catpocalypsenow8090]

Exodus 31:1-6 (ESV): The Lord said to Moses, 2 “See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship, 4 to devise artistic designs, to work in gold, silver, and bronze, 5 in cutting stones for setting, and in carving wood, to work in every craft. 6 And behold, I have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. And I have given to all able men ability, that they may make all that I have commanded you:

[@ryanlaguna1775]

very well said

[@newyoricanlevitenyrican9592]

That should be the first criteria for being a church musician, unfortunately, way too many churches prioritize skill and talent over being an actual Christian...

[@burjeduro]

So true! It is PARAMOUNT to enter God's presence with the right kind of fire in order for the offering to be acceptable. That fire burns by the Holy Spirit.

[@2TimothyBand]

Triads 101! Thank you Rusty. 🙌🎙😎🎸

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Triads are a great way to visualize the fretboard for sure! Thanks brother 🙏

[@simonroper9257]

I've never been able to learn stuff on guitar so easily from any other channel. God bless you sir!

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

I’m glad to hear that Simon! Thanks a lot for checking out my videos. Blessings to you also and have a great weekend.🙏

[@Topher19801413]

This is worship guitar 101.. Everyone needs to know this stuff. Good video. Please send this to the new guitar players in your life.

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

There’s a lot of players that struggle with this stuff! Thanks for checking out the video. Catch you later later🙏

[@jimhart1959]

I learned chord shapes up the whole fretboard back in the 90’s and it revolutionized how I played, both on electric and acoustic. Even when I play in bands it gives you the ability to not get lost in the mix by playing a higher chord shape if the other guitar player or keyboard player goes lower, or vice-versa. Great video - thanks!

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

So many players put off learning chord shapes up and down the fretboard! It’s such an important skill. I appreciate your comment Jim. Thanks a lot for checking out the video. 🙏

[@florantemarcos1228]

Very nice lesson rusty. God bless you and your church

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much for the comment and many blessings to you also🙏

[@iancheckley3549]

Hi Rusty, nice lesson. I am in the same boat as you were playing in church. Could you give an example of how you might approach a full song. We do How great Thou art, Vince Gill, could you give some examples of your though process ? Thank you Ian

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Hey Ian, that would be a great topic! I will definitely do that in a future lesson! Thank you for the comment and I appreciate you watching my lessons🙏

[@mikeandrulonis6553]

Excellent lesson as always. Even if you've been playing for a while, it's always good to come back to these concepts and ideas, they're so important.

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Hey Mike, well said! We need to stay sharp and continue to learn. Thanks a lot for your comment! Later buddy 🙏

[@christophercolling9392]

Here I am with a brand new Sire Larry Carlton L7 guitar ready to rock and I stumble upon Rusty's second channel and am now addicted to worship lessons!!!!! Guess AC/DC will be tomorrows practise lol :) Thanks Rusty !!!! from across the pond

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Lots to learn here! I also love some classic rock music! Greetings from Chicago mate! Cheers 🙏

[@RMS12.2]

How you liking your L7? I’m looking at an S7 but can’t pull the trigger yet

[@loudlove69]

I guess it is just me but I struggle with a neck that is below a 10” radius- so Sire- Fender- etc…I am just unable to get it to feel right..but I move to a PRS at 10”and I am fine…that is why I haven’t gotten a Sire…wanted one bad as they seem great builds and reasonable prices

[@christophercolling9392]

@@RMS12.2 its really nice mate i wanted a LP style but did not get on well with the epi's i tried. and a satin neck on the sire is a silky smooth bonus !

[@Gitarapiotr]

Great lesson thanks for sharing. Conecting shapes by sliding from root note to the third in major scale - four frets is realy simple

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

That’s right! And it’s also a simple way to sound melodic when playing simple lead lines! Thanks a lot for checking out my video today. Good to see you here.🙏

[@gregb6387]

Great Lesson Rusty. Knowledge is power.

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Thank you, Greg! I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching buddy🙏

[@matthewmcguigan4293]

Love your videos Rusty. This worship stuff is going to push my playing in a new direction.

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

I’m glad you are getting something from the videos Matthew! Thanks a lot for watching.🙏

[@gohbyname]

Another horizon-opening lesson. Thank you, Rusty. His goodness is running after me!

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

I’m glad you like the lesson! His goodness is running after me! I love that phrase. And I also love that song that it’s in! The goodness of God!!! Thanks for checking out the lesson and I really do appreciate the comment.🙏

[@shadowminister4090]

More things for me to look at. Thank you, Rusty. - Rod

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Good to hear from you Rod! Thank you for checking in. Talk to you soon buddy 🙏

[@bluesbubba7429]

Thanks Rusty as always. Praise God!

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

You’re welcome! Yes, praise God!!! Thanks for watching🙏

[@leh3827]

I am trying to move into that kind of thing. Your coaching helps me. God bless you.

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Sounds fantastic bro! Let’s keep working on it together! Thanks for watching and blessings to you also 🙏

[@ronpatterson6420]

Thanks Rusty, can't go wrong with triads. I'll tell you a short story about learning triads, i just purchased a new guitar last spring and smashed my index finger on my fretting hand. Did it stop me? No, i just learned to play differently using different fingers till i healed up. I found your other channel around the same time and you taught me more than I already knew so injuring my finger worked to my advantage besides i think there was a higher power involved. 😊

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Hey Ron, that’s dedication to the instrument! God had a plan 🙏 And you’re right triad shapes are the heart of many many players. Thanks so much Ron for all your support! And I really do appreciate your comments. Talk to you soon buddy.🙏

[@guccimembrane8820]

Great lesson! Thank you. God is good!

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Thanks for checking out the lesson! You’re very welcome! And you are right. God is good! 🙏

[@dilipkulkarni2655]

This simple method is very useful to create a melody. Thank you sir.

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

As you walk up the fretboard, the melodies just come right out! Thank you for the comment and I appreciate you watching the lesson🙏

[@dilipkulkarni2655]

Thank you sir.

[@mondybrunache4016]

You always come up with some useful stuff. I like this video a lot . I want to be able to play in church someday. Thank you so much for this video!

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

I’m glad the lesson was useful!. Fun and useful stuff here. Thanks for watching.🙏

[@netdisaster12]

Yesssss! Thank you for this! Just what I need to breakout of the bottom end! God be praised for giving you the words and ability.

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

You’re welcome! Thanks so much for checking out my videos! Talk to you soon and enjoy your weekend 🙏

[@yudipitre5720]

I am 70 and if I can learn this . I would be a happy happy camper no matter what. Thank you for doing it slow . It's important 😊

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

You got this bro😎 let’s keep working on this stuff together! Thanks a lot for checking out the video👍

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

Excellent advice today, Rusty ~ I can see/hear how it would be much different to play in church without rocking out too much! LOL

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Hey Karen, good to see you here! It’s definitely a different mindset. But I love playing on our worship team. Thanks Karen and enjoy the rest of your week 🙏

[@Texas1836Band]

Excellent lesson, I picked up this technique from Active Melody yt page and have been deploying it frequently.

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Yes, Brian is such a good teacher over there! Thank you for the comment and I really do appreciate you checking out the lesson🙏

[@billschriever]

So good Rusty (as usual)! So helpful! Thank you Brother!!

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

I’m glad the lesson was helpful Bill! And you’re very welcome my brother🙏

[@plainsroamer405]

Thank you for sharing this Rusty!!! 💚

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

You’re welcome! Thanks a lot buddy 🙏

[@Yovelinf]

Just ran into your videos... I love the content you post. Greetings and blessings from the Dominican Republic!!

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Greetings from Chicago!!! Good to see you here! Blessings to you also and have a great weekend 🙏

[@CalvinLimSH-ld5le]

Thank Rustys, God bless your church music ministry. Another great solo and rhythm lesson for playing together in church band for the glory of God.

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

You’re welcome Calvin! I’m honored to play on our worship team!!! Thank you for your comment my brother 🙏

[@CalvinLimSH-ld5le]

Thank you and may God continue to bless you for the good works done for your services in the Lord ministry.@@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2

[@juliochingaling5824]

Excellent. God bless.

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Thank you Julio! Blessings to you also my friend🙏

[@rnicmusic9637]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video! I want to play at church but it sometimes seems difficult.

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

You’re welcome. You’re welcome! Learning triad shapes like this will definitely help! For both rhythm and lead guitar! Thanks for checking out the video and I appreciate the comment.👍

[@shadowminister4090]

Hello friend, I'm an acoustic player and at our previous church, I led our worship for about 10 years. In my case, the barriers to entry were very low; we didn't have anyone with any real music ability. 😅. The church we are now at has good musicans, but after watching Rusty, I'm starting to think, maybe, I could do this again, with the electric? Being an acoustic player, I'm not there yet. If you are in a position where you are more confident with your electric playing, have a chat with your worship leader and see if you can join them for practice and see how things go. Practice is a great, lower pressure environment. God bless - Rod

[@randy_highers]

Awesomeness Rusty Good lesson..

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Thank you my man ✌️ I appreciate it! Later Randy 🙏

[@andreechannel2899]

Thanks for share this Rusty.. it's works A lot

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@tonyhe001]

Such a clean explanation !

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

I’m glad to hear that Tony! Thanks for watching🙏

[@derekclacton]

Interesting how the character of the chord changes when played as triads in different positions along the neck. Great demonstration, Rusty!

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

You’re right Derek! And it creates a melody as you go up the fretboard. i’m glad you got something from the lesson! Blessings my friend.🙏

[@jonahguitarguy]

Thanks Rusty.

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

You’re very welcome! Thanks a lot for watching🙏

[@djizzah]

nice colour, good tone, can't beat a strat, I'm not into church but if it meant playing my guitar I'd probably give it a go

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Thanks for the comment. I love playing on our worship team. I hope you give it a go someday soon. Good to see you here and thanks for watching.🙏

[@erictripton]

It helps if you have a Worship Leader who can hear where triads higher or lower will benefit and contrast within the tune. Good points made here. I know I naturally gravitate to doing something other than what others are playing; keyboards and other guitars.

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Thanks so much for checking out the video, Eric! It sounds like you’re doing some of the stuff already. Talk to you soon.🙏

[@SonicGrace]

Awesomeness right here Rusty :)

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Good to see you here, Daniel! I always appreciate your comments! Talk to you soon buddy🙏

[@alfredajamison]

I see the connection! No ounce intended.

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Cool! Thanks for checking out the video 🙏

[@ВладимирПрименко-о5б]

We do not play musical instruments in churches, but there is a bell ringing. The kind of music sounds beautiful.

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Sing to HIM with a harp of 10 strings

[@sboy1955]

Sounds very religious

[@djfuzzystump]

This was a great video!

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

I’m glad to hear that! Thanks a lot for checking out the video🙏

[@malcolmevans2437]

Love it 👍 thank you 🖖

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Glad to hear it, Malcolm! And you’re very welcome buddy🙏

[@GaveMeGrace1]

Thank you-subscribed too!

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

You’re welcome!!! Thanks so much for subscribing to my channel. Talk to you soon brother 🙏

[@rafa_guitar]

Another great lesson full of pieces to learn and practice, step by step we see all the connections more clear. thanks so much Rusty!

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Thank you, Rafa! It’s always good to hear from you! I hope you’re doing well. Talk to you soon my friend.👍

[@sofanova6542]

thank you for the lesson. This opens up a new perspective for me, as I am previously playing satanic death metal music and now playing guitar in church.

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

🙏

[@antonsantos243]

Mantabbbbb👍👍👍👍🙂

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Thanks for watching the lesson 👍

[@cedriclewis6669]

Can you play some gospel songs that i can see how to use the same chords in a gospel song

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Thanks for the suggestion! I appreciate the comment. Have a great week.🙏

[@keeppressingkeeppraising]

Hey Rusty… gained little ole me as a subscriber today…. Thank you for being here. Johnny

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Thanks for subscribing to my channel Johnny. I really appreciate it.🙏

[@x3a3x3]

Old school church musician here.. best advice I can give to new musicians is the oldest lesson in the book. Learn the songs in all keys and try to memorize the chords and play without a chart. It sounds hard at first but it opens your horizon in so many ways. We have a few different worship leaders so sometimes we play the same songs in different keys, or people spontaneously throw in a song that wasn’t rehearsed. Once you start memorizing songs you will get used to the sounds of the intervals and automatically know what to play without a chart even on songs you never played before. The younger players in our group and even our good guitar players who can’t play without a chart always get mesmerized and think I’m some kind of mind reader wizard when I hear a new song once and automatically start playing it without the charts. I tell them the same thing… start memorizing the simple songs and learn to play them at least in the CAGED keys. It will open the world for you…

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

I hope you like the lesson! Thanks for watching🙏

[@x3a3x3]

@@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2 I did! Thanks

[@eldorado111]

Thank you I will do this! And thank you Rusty for the lesson!!

[@ilenkoabramusic2662]

😍 nice

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Thanks for watching! Much appreciated🙏

[@harolddavis4138]

PTL !

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Thanks for watching🙏

[@jayfreeman3004]

so logical...so useful.....rusty us really a Man from God ... at least guitar God😅...how else could you explain the unexplainable

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Thank you, JF! I’m glad the lesson was useful! I appreciate the comment. Talk to you soon.🙏

[@wjewell63]

🤔👍

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Thanks brother🙏

[@troyheffernan1261]

Plug into a Marshall and rip it brother. Stand on the alter and Randy Roads it. God loves sound and prays Amen

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Our sound guy would be waving his arms 😲 But I love playing on our worship team 🙏

[@troyheffernan1261]

@@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2 😎💯

[@lesd2633]

I had to finish the headline ..until I bought a Marshall stack? 😂

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

That’s a good one 😂 Most churches don’t want a little combo amp on stage. Enjoy your Easter Sunday!🙏

[@campparsonssundayschool7844]

Keyboard players usually play in flat keys though😊:F, Bb, Eb, Ab,Db

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Yes they do! Thanks for checking out the video I appreciate it🙏

[@macuse2008]

I’ve learned playing in church is 10 percent skill and tone and 90 percent reverb 😅

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Reverb helps. But you still have to know how to play the guitar. Thanks for checking out the lesson.🙏

[@timothya2742]

So triads? They can be used or abused for anything. If you feel music appropriate for a chuch you can adjust your playing style for that moment. That my friend is faith

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Triads are used to visualize the fretboard in Rock, blues, country, and jazz. It’s the style that changes. The sound. Thanks for checking out the video Timothy.🙏

[@BigBri550]

When I did electric guitar in church, I focused on sound more than licks. I just went for the same sound & style that I used back in the '80s new wave era: delay & ambience, not much overdrive (compression is better), and open droning upper strings. The big trick is to *not double what another guitar may already be doing.* If there is an acoustic guitar banging out the chords, there is no need for an electric guitar to double up on it. It's obnoxious and unprofessional. And if there is a church pianist/keyboardist, lay way the heck out and put in no more than subtle runs here and there. There is no telling a lady church pianist/keyboardist not to play entire arrangements themselves. I have tried and tried again: it's just no use. These women are used to sole accompanying, so just lay back and give them lots of room 🤐

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Right on! We just need to play what’s right for the moment. This is where, having other rhythm and lead line options come to play. Thanks for checking out the video. 🙏

[@generivers9566]

😂

[@2100Østerbro]

Scientism!

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

🙏

[@gregdolecki8530]

Uh oh...........could lead to over-playing by the meagerly skilled set...........

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Thanks for checking out the video Greg🙏

[@gregdolecki8530]

@@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2 Oh the stories I could tell as a "church musician" over the years....

[@northernbrother1258]

I just think, What would Jesus play (WWJP)? 😈

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Nice! That’s a good one🙏

[@AnthonySmith-cp7yc]

Church ?? Uh ?

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

On this channel I talk about techniques that work well for electric guitar at church🙏

[@QBRX]

I guess you can only play like this at church.

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

@@QBRX I never said that

[@QBRX]

@@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2Just joking Rusty. Love your stuff!

[@johnmendoza7475]

I stumbled until i disregarded my extensive musical knowledge and technique, and played one note per song through a huge pedal board. No thanks. Too stupid for me.

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

🙏

[@johnmendoza7475]

@@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2Oh Rusty. That's all you got? An accusation that i need prayer? My criticism of modern worship music is accurate. It is boring and musically retarded. All the same slow speed, the same four chords, tthe same beat, the same 4/4, the same overused the tropes. What ever happened to play skillfully? Yes. I know about arpeggios. I am glad it helps some out there who play in this narrow musical landscape.

[@steponmeirene]

Not only do these techniques work, but they're polytheistic. I found that they were just as effective in my satanic musical project.

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

🙏

[@scoobydoo4087]

Great lesson. Will these ideas work if I don’t go to church?

[@TheWorshipGuitarChannel2]

Thanks a lot Scooby! Of course these ideas work anytime 😂 Rock on my brother 🙏