Volume of drums in church

Dear Debby,

Our "P&W" group's set drummer uses a 4 piece jazz set and plays with "hot rods",brushes,and sometimes his fingers,if the music requires it. He plays in our former choir loft,as does the "P&W" team.

I play conga drums and djembe and am always aware of how loud I'm playing(especially in the case of the djembe!)and "lighten up" when I start getting louder than my fellow musicians.

In Christ,

Dale

 

A big to a fellow conga/djembe player!

 

Dear Rbell,

Thanks for the "thumbs up"! Back at 'ya!

In Christ,

Dale

 

That's what I offered. Any advice contrary to mine does not have God's standards in mind.

 

Serenity now...serenity now...serenity now

 

My son is an excellent drummer, but he is not saved. My church is IFB and we don't allow drums.
My Pastor is so against bringing the "world" into the church. I tend to agree. No rock type bands in our church. Church should be church - go to a club if you want rock.

 

sorry, Debby...I guess some folks just can't respect the OP's wishes.

 

A person with a rebel heart should not be listened too.. One that cannot refrain from talking about something when they are asked not to, is either immature or rebelious..

I am interested in this topic as well... please don't hijack this thread with opinions that are dribble.

Just sit back and read what brand of Baptists most rebel.... you will learn something.

 

tinytim--do you mean to imply that those of us who might object to drums in the church are the "wrong brand" of Baptist? I am not sure what your point is. Is there a type of Baptist that is not the proper brand? It seems to me that one has as much God given right to object to drums, simply because they don't like them, as another has the right to prefer them. Where am I wrong here? (I do not look for a debate, just seeking clarification.)

 

Our little church is stretching in that we do a blend now on Sunday nights, but i doubt if drums will ever be a part of our church, lol.

I dont think TinyTim was really refering to the drum issue in his post.

 

Tater's right,, if that is your belief go for it.. I was referring to the fact that it seems to always be SOME of the IFBs around here that go against the OPs wishes.. (notice I said SOME, not all!) I do not group all IFBS together, but in everythread that I have started and had a wish, it has always been an IFB that rebelled against my wish.

That's my experience here.
The OP doesn't want debate about drums.. if you want to debate it open your own thread, but at least be respectful to others..

It is a respect issue.

Now can we get back on track.. I am also curious how to tone down drums efficiently.

If you want to debate drums start your own thread.

 

Cant the drummer just not drum so hard? lol Oh, I know! Lets pass out ear plugs. I love to use ear plugs at concerts, b/c I can really hear the music better that way.

 

Hey, can't help it, I prefaced by saying that my son Mike is an excellent drummer, and my degree in music should count in the opinion poll. I love drums, just not in church.

 

dcorbett, you are completely missing the point. The Original post asked for practical advice for the volume of drums. It did not ask your opinion of drums in the church. If you want to discuss that then start your own thread. Otherwise, learn to follow the intent of the original post. And your phrase, "hey can't help it." does not make it right either, because you can help what you post here and you should follow the intent of the Original post.

 

I have a couple music degrees too, but we can help it.

 

I did not call names, I did not attack or threaten, and
I only voiced my opinion based upon what my Pastor has taught us and it made sense about keeping the "world" out of church ministry.

from the first thread in this section:

(3) It's about DEBATE. We want Christians to be able to clearly expound YOUR position and then be willing to take tough cross examination. I like opera, you like rap. We need to be able to debate the argument WITHOUT pushing hot buttons or attacking the individual holding that view.

 

dcorbett, no one said you called names or attacked, but you did not abide by the intent of the Original post that specifically asked for no debate on drums, but was asking for practical advice.

 

This thread's purpose is to debate the best way of controlling drum volume, not to debate the use of drums. As said before, you can start your own topic for that if you like.

In reply to the thread topic, putting the drummers in terrariums seems to be a popular solution, but I've always thought it looks funny. If you're worried about sound travelling back and up and bouncing off the ceiling I've seen screens used that stand behind the musicians and then go forward at an angle to stop the sound going back and up. If the sanctuary is carpeted that in itself might be enough to damp down the sound.

 

how 'bout an update, Debby? Any developments?

(trying SO hard to keep this on topic...)