Why Sing?
So before I ever jump into topics like breathing, tone, singing louder, enunciation, etc. let’s look at a much more basic question, “Why do we sing?” Well, I sing because I’m happy – ok, that sounds like a song! I think it’s really a deep expression of what our heart can be dwelling on. I think when we listen, there is often a song that we are meditating on deep inside. It might be a fast, up-tempo song or a slow worship feeling song, but usually there is something there. Is that just me? Yes, it’s true that we get silly songs stuck in our head sometime by going in and out of businesses. That’s usually when I take the time to pop in a CD in my car or make myself start singing something else! :-)
I would like to encourage you to take brief little moments here and there during your day to listen. I believe the Lord gives us encouragement through music. Whether you actually start singing along or just focus on the encouraging words in that song is up to you.
How can listening help us? If we choose to open our mouths and can begin to verbalize words of praise and adoration to our King then wow – now what is our heart dwelling on? The good stuff and all that He is! So really, I sing because He often gives me the very song to sing. What do you think?
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Hi there, I hope you enjoy the Vocal Blog! Please feel free to ask questions and make comments on the posts. It's my desire to help singers use their voices more effectively and step out in confidence in whatever place (as a soloist or as part of a group) that God has called them to sing. Over the years I have had so many people ask me questions pertaining to singing after classes that I have taught. I thought this might be a better way to communicate so everyone can join in on the discussion. I look forward to hearing from you!Don't see what you are looking for? Have a question you would like addressed? Please email me at:
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I too always have a song in my head and my heart. In fact, I am often caught humming by my co-workers. They are not believers, and everytime they ask me what I am humming, I have the opportunity to share a little bit of Christ with them.
I agree, and it’s a great way to memorize scripture too. :-)
Yes, I always have a song in my head…all the time! So, “singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord” is easy if you make sure you have a great song “stuck”. And sometimes it is just a melody, but other times its the words, too. Singing is the best way to meditate on God! At least I would say it is:)
This is good Kris. One reason that we sing, and that many of us forget to think about, is because Almighty God has commanded us to sing in His word. We are to sing, sing a new song, sing for joy!
This is true, even if we are not singers.
There is something about singing that speaks from the deepest parts of who we are…keep up the good work.
I agree! I often find that worship songs I am dwelling on become the theme of that day. These “musical meditations” can easily expand my heart’s understanding of my Father and Lord! As a music lover, they just speak to me in a different way than the spoken word.