There are many purposes of acoustic guitar in a
band. The acoustic guitar is a rhythm instrument
and provides rhythm in a band. The acoustic
adds rhythm to the band as a whole, along with the bass and drums; The acoustic
is unique because it can add depth and fuller sound with a bigger band. But it can also be a standalone solo act. The acoustic is very versatile and is used by many
musicians to accompany them-selves as they sing. There are different styles of playing
acoustic: Finger picking, strumming, and
solo.
My role in the band like every other one of us is to
worship. And I express that with the
acoustic guitar. The acoustic normally
leads rhythmically during slower tempo worship songs, the acoustic can play at
all times, but the key is playing tastefully. I picked up a
guitar awhile back to just accompany my sporadic worship. That never stopped. In the band, it’s a bit different. Now timing is everything. As long as every time I pick up the guitar,
God is praised and worship, that’s the only reason I need. -John
