Lead guitar is and probably will be for a while, at least, the more enticing of the worship guitar roles. I mean why not? But here’s why you need a solid foundation in rhythm guitar before moving to lead.

It’s easy to get confused with the lingo used by musicians, especially if you’re new to music or only play one instrument (which is most of us). The point of this post is to clarify the most commonly used terms by musicians and specifically by church worship teams, to help you and your team better communicate your musical ideas.