The Piano In Worship

Many congregations are discovering the piano as an excellent instrument to lead congregational singing. This article informs the reader about the intelligent use of the piano in worship. Rate in the order of appropriateness for public worship: a. accordion b. guitar c. organ d. piano e. zither Asked this question, my hunch is that the majority who are reading this would put the organ in first place, the piano in second. (Actually, all the instruments have been used. ) We'd answer that way because of what we've experienced; in our churches, the organ has long been the instrument most used in worship. But for a number of reasons, that prominence may be waning. Many congregations are discovering that the piano provides an excellent alternative to the organ. Some use it only to provide variety and to give the organist a break. Others, especially smaller congregations, have consciously decided to use the piano instead of the organ on a regular basis. They have discovered that pian…