Comments on: Amish Culture: View on Music (Article by Kelly Irvin)

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 05:31:43 +0000

I find this very interesting. I completely understand their beliefs on musical instruments. So many people use their musical ability to show off, especially if they are young. I wanted to say to Kelly – and for the benefit of others who read this – YES, it hurts to learn to play a guitar, or a violin, etc. You have to keep at it, develop calluses, grit your teeth and give your fingers time to stretch. People who quit from a little pain, never learn. Period. I play the fiddle, and it took months before it didn’t hurt. As for being tone-deaf and tuning – well, there is this thing called a tuning fork, and another thing called a digital tuner! It really is about wanting it enough to learn – it’s work, like most good things in life that have to be earned.

By: Amber Stokes

Amber Stokes — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 15:20:37 +0000

These are some great thoughts, Ellen. Thank you for sharing!

By: Ellen

Ellen — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 00:32:11 +0000

Having grown up near Amish in Ohio, I have a great respect for them to stand their ground on the faith. Also like you, I’m not convinced that our musical instruments take away from worship. For me, the references in Psalms and in the stories of King David regarding harp, lyre, cymbals…
affirm the use of musical instruments.
I can agree however that the “worship” of the individual performers, even Christian performers, can be a severe distraction and a form of idol worship. A caution to be careful of whom we’re worshiping.

By: Amber Stokes

Amber Stokes — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 18:04:16 +0000

Wow, that is quite a long waiting list! How fun that so many are eager to read it, though. Enjoy the anticipation and the story, Shirley.

By: Shirley Chapel

Shirley Chapel — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 15:03:23 +0000

I now have A Plain Love Song on hold at the library. It must be very popular because there are about 42 people ahead of me waiting to read it. So looking forward to it in the furniture.
Blessings Shirley

By: Kelly Irvin

Kelly Irvin — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 23:22:37 +0000

I always wanted piano lessons when I was a child. My parents couldn’t afford the lessons or the piano, Shirley. But it’s okay, I found the gift God gave me–writing. So it’s better to focus on the have rather than the have not! I hope you enjoy A Plain Love Song.

By: Shirley Chapel

Shirley Chapel — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 19:42:11 +0000

Hi Kelly. Don’t feel bad about not being musical. I’m not either. However I often wished my parents had sent me out
for lessons when I was younger. I would love to be able to play the piano.
Looking forward to reading your book A Plain Love Song. It sounds like it would be very interesting to read.
Blessings
Shirley