While demographics and context clearly determine what is appropriate, a general rule would suggest that anything that distracts, or draws people s attention away from focusing on the Lord should be seriously scrutinized. If this sounds limiting or confining for us artist types, it may just be. You see, as facilitators, our goal should be to sacrificially lead others in a manner that focuses all glory to God. As a Musician With the extreme diversity of musical backgrounds and skill levels that exist on most worship teams it is critical that we understand our sacrificial stance both musically and relationally. While arrangement approaches and philosophies are beyond the scope of this article, the principles are worth noting.
Any musical context requires players to adopt a keen commitment to listening.
In a worship session we are listening to the subtle directives of the worship leader and are ready to turn on a dime. We listen to other players and make contributions that will support their efforts. At the same time, we need to be listening to the Spirit as He instructs us to effectively and prophetically play and sing out the heart of the Father. For the seasoned musician this has usually has less to do with righteousness and everything to do the fact that they know what it takes to execute a effective piece of music. They instinctively understand the principle of playing less to create more.