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cinger
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 Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:02 am Post subject: Constructive criticism |
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I play drums for the youth-group at the church where I am a member. I am an amateur drummer of 15 years. I have a problem in that I feel our bass player is lacking in musical ability and desire. The bass player is a church member. He often comments on his own inability to play the bass. He seems unable to play a basic bass line. He is a nice guy but I do not see much effort from him to learn to play the bass either. Having a weak bass player makes my job of holding down the rhythm more difficult.
My dilemma is finding the best course of action for the worship experience of everyone involved. So far I have avoided making an issue of his bass skills and just tried to make the best of the situation. This course of action has several advantages, however having a low-quality worship group seems like it could drive off potential attendees, especially the youths we are trying to reach. Opinions welcome, thank you in advance. |
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I feel your pain my friend. Depending on how distracting and where the player's heart is would determine how to respond.
If he just wants to play, I would ask him to take a break. If he has a heart for worship and learning his instrument, I would invest in him the time and energy to help him get to where your church needs to be. There are enough distractions in worship to put up with someone who is there just to do his thing. God deserves our best. That may be in our efforts and talents.
It is a tough call either way. Leadership is hard sometimes. Doing the right things is harder when it is between fellow believers. If you know him, deal with it straight up. Remember he is not playing for you but for God. What would Jesus do:)
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bblessed316
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think that just bothers us because we are musicians and you know how we can be.
If he's doing his best leave him alone |
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Drummin4jc
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blessed if hes lacking desire he is not doing his best! No excuse! you have a very unusual way of thinking. With this mentality the church would never give God the best.
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