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🇯🇵 日本語版の記事はこちら → [米教会 定番40選 #02】Chris Tomlin – 『How Great Is Our God』｜日本の教会ではどう歌われていますか？]
Hey everyone! I’m Nino, a CCM guitarist serving weekly at churches here in the US.
While I’ve become deeply familiar with the American worship scene since becoming a Christian, I’m always eager to learn how worship teams and churches around the globe—from local communities across the US to teams worldwide—approach these timeless anthems.
In this series, I share lead sheets, TABs, and key-transposed resources tailored for real Sunday morning settings, while connecting with worship musicians everywhere!
Today’s Song: Chris Tomlin – “How Great Is Our God”
For our second entry, we’re diving into an undeniable cornerstone of modern worship: “How Great Is Our God” by Chris Tomlin.
- The Room Dynamic: The moment that opening progression rings out, the entire room locks in as one voice. It remains a cross-generational staple that pulls congregations straight into heartfelt worship.
- Guitar Insight: Because the harmonic structure is straightforward, the secret lies in ambient delay/reverb soundscapes and disciplined dynamic control. Rather than competing with the acoustic guitar’s body, the electric layers should create an expansive, atmospheric pad that lifts the room as the arrangement builds.
💬 Let’s Hear From Your Team!
I’d love to hear how your local church approaches this classic:
- How frequently does your team still lead this song during Sunday services?
- What does your instrumentation look like when building big, dynamic worship ballads like this (e.g., full band, synth-heavy, or piano-led)?
- If you serve in a bilingual or international congregation, what translated version or title do you use?
Drop a comment below and share your setup—let’s learn from worship communities worldwide!