Common Meter

Christmas, Common Meter, God, Hymn History, Issac Watts, Joyful, Praise, Psalms, Singing

Joy to the World

mbruce / 1, December 12, 2013

Two brilliant song writers, separated by almost a century of time and half a world apart, created of one of the most recognizable ‘Christmas hymns’ ever sung. Issac Watts and […]

Common Meter, Hymns, Long Meter, Short Meter, Singing, Training, Understanding

What is the Meter? Part 2

mbruce / 1, June 15, 2012

Last time we discussed the idea of, “…recognizing the music, but not the words?” It’s important to note that the opposite can be true too. Sometimes I’ll recognize the words,

Common Meter, Hymns, Long Meter, Short Meter, Singing, Training

What is the Meter? Part 1

mbruce / 1, June 14, 2012

Have you ever found yourself singing a song and thinking, “I recognize the music, but I don’t recognize these words?” Reading this post will hopefully help you answer and understand

Common Meter

Joy to the World

What is the Meter? Part 2

What is the Meter? Part 1

Singing With The Spirit

Bringing the worshiper closer to the throne of God