I typically try to keep these songs very easy to play with instrumentation that most contemporary worship bands can accomplish… hopefully I did that here. In general, the instrumentation is standard and can be accomplished with a standard rhythm section. The only tricky part may be the wah guitar… but hopefully that won’t hold anyone back. Guitars should be able to easily play this song with a capo on the 2nd fret, and a drum set should be able to support the song if hand drums are not available.

This song is all about setting up the “vibe”. Try to make sure the tempo is slow enough to set up a groove. You’ll know you nailed it when you see folks in the congregation swaying to the beat, that is the goal here. This song is meant to be a transition from a praise song to the Gospel or sermon. So as the congregation is winding down, try to guide them with the feel of this song.

I Ask and Seek

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Just like the other songs, you can find lots of scripture to support this song. The Pre-Chorus is taken directly from Micah 7:7 “Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.” (KJV). This passage was just too perfect for me to not use. Additionally, I found inspiration for the chorus from Matthew 7:7 “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:” (KJV). What great words of wisdom from Matthew here! This song and these passages really speak toward the exchange we have with God. It is a great reminder of this exchange when this song is used during the Gospel or sermon part of the worship service.  

I Ask and Seek

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This song really sits in the lower part of the register. The entire song dances between the low E and middle B on the staff. This very small range should help the congregation sing the song with no problems. Additionally, harmony parts for this song should be well within the singable range too. For female singers, an octave jump above the male singers should put the melody right into a very comfortable range. There are only 5 notes used in this song that are right in the middle of the staff… that should make this song easily singable for everyone.

The only trick to singing this song may be for lead male vocalists. Since this song is sitting at the lower end of the register, you may need to sing a little closer to the microphone. Typically, the lower in someone’s register, the less volume they will have. Don’t be afraid to get right up on the microphone for this song. That will help to get the proper volume out and will also give the performance an intimate feeling.

I Ask and Seek

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