Author: mplindsey

A main topic of discussion when talking about the Reformation and its musical outcomes is the idea of paraphrasing to fit certain settings of music. Paraphrasing is a great tool to use to convey general meanings and themes, especially when it comes to more tricky topics such as Biblical references. Almost every piece of writing… Continue reading Pros and Cons of Paraphrasing

For many believers in more orthodox churches, chanting is something that they may dread about service. They have to listen to annoying voices of fellow parishioners or the off-key singing of their priest. This distaste towards chanting does not reflect on the real, true purpose of chanting. Chanting is important to the skill of memorization.… Continue reading The Purpose of Chanting