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Here’s a list of ten things you probably shouldn’t say to your church pianist, whether or not they’re true.
- That song was one of my favorites. What was the name of it, again?
- You play like a man.
- Thanks for your offertory. It gave me just enough time to read the church bulletin from cover to cover.
- You did a great job. Did you ever take piano lessons?
- I would give my left arm to be able to play like you.
- That was the best you’ve ever played. I only heard a few mistakes.
- Did you sneak a Paul McCartney tune in your prelude?
- How exactly did your song selection fit with the rest of the worship service?
- I’m dizzy after hearing you play all those notes!
- You sounded much better when I turned off my hearing aids.
Can you add to this list? What else should be left unsaid regarding church pianists?
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“I really liked that song. When I die, would you play that at my funeral?”
“I feel sorry for the piano after that number.”
I have to disagree with one of those. Being a man, I find it a compliment when I get the “play like a man” comment. In fact, I get that often from several members of our congregation. It helps me know that I’m differentiated from the ladies that play.
Paul, I have to agree… it’s not such a bad thing if people tell “male” pianists they play like a man. As far as I can tell, I think what they mean is we play with a stronger touch. Anyone else know what it means exactly?
“You sounded so much better this week!”