Reviewed by Heather Richardson

A large spiral-bound book containing 40 new and popular songs currently in use in many churches around the world. The accompanying demo CD is just a fantastic aid to getting the timing together for some of the more syncopated songs and hearing the pace of the song. Songs featured include "Nothing But The Blood" by Matt Redman, "I Will Never Be The Same" by Ian Hannah, "Indescribable" by Laura Story and Jesse Reeves, and "Rain Down" by Martin Smith and Stuart Garrard. Of course it's great just to hear some new songs for the first time too. The only bone I have to pick with the score is that the keyboard keys in some cases are certainly not for beginners and it seems somewhat unnecessary for them to be set in such keys. As far as the guitar accompaniment is concerned it certainly accommodates the beginner. There is a good explanation about cut capos too. Generally this is an excellent resource.

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