"New Song" Tips

[HelenaZF]

I'd like to add that these progressions can be used in two ways.



They can be used on their own. Start by playing the progressions instrumentally for a while before adding vocals, so that the pattern becomes established in people's minds, and then build from there in to spiritual songs. There are times when you might even start a song-set this way. It can be a way of preparation and intercession before moving into the song list. Other times, it's a wonderful insertion somewhere that gives people an opportunity to personalize their response to the Lord, or allow for prophetic song to come forth.



Or, a progression can very naturally be added to the end of a regular song. Pick a progression that is complimentary to the song you have just finished. Or, choose a progression used in the song itself. (You are certainly not limited by the ones included in the above list.) As the progression repeats at the end of the song, it will be a natural transition into singing in the Spirit.



Varying the harmonic rhythm can be used to change the mood and intensity of the underlayment. For instance, instead of 2 or 4 beats on each chord, try 8 beats, or even something in a triple rhythm, like 6/8 or 12/8 meter.



Here are a couple of more progressions that I like to use:



I - I7 - IV - iv6

( C - C7 - F - fm6) Good for sweet, dripping with myrrh kind of spiritual songs



i - bVII - VI - V

(cm - Bb - Ab - G) Pulling down strongholds, militant or mournful type songs.



I - bIII - bVII - I

(C - Eb - Bb - C) Awesome, heroic, heavenly host on the move type of music.



I - bVII - bVI - bVII

(C - Bb - Ab - Bb ) Throne room, worship hushed OR powerful.



I also sometimes use the ground from the Pachelbel Canon in D. Very peaceful and something you can sing over for a long time without getting tired of it.