Psalm 96:1

"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord." Colossians. 3:16

Kardia: One small word in the Greek New Testament that encompasses so much. Kardia means 'heart' and refers to the whole person - the inner being, emotions, thought processes, reactions, and more. Musical compositions spring from the heart. Good or bad, music is a reflection of the heart.

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kardiamusic

Feb 13

John Bunyan: Blacksmith, Soldier, Preacher, Author, and Maker of Musical Instruments

The world knows John Bunyan as the author of Pilgrim's Progress. And indeed, this is his most famous work. But like King David of old, John Bunyan was a man of many talents. He was a tinker, which in England in the 1600's meant that he traveled from village to village, repairing metal pots and pans. In other words, he was an itinerant blacksmith. The John Bunyan Museum notes he was a tall man, a strong man, and too poor to own a horse - so he had to carry the anvil from place

Jyoti Nepal

Feb 12

The Harmonic Series of Music

Were harmonic intervals invented by man, or were they merely discovered? The truth is freeing and empowering. When we realize that the basic laws of harmony are built into God's creation, we are freed to use those basic building blocks to produce beautiful music. Rejection of the fundamental ideas embodied in the harmonic series leads to chaos and dissonance. It is no coincidence that the greatest musicians in history also had a great respect for musical rules that would help

Jyoti Nepal

Feb 12