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There are alot of C2/E, E/G#,D2/A,F#m9/E type variations in each song oppose to the good ol basic C, Em,D,F etc... Im thinking due to the simplicity of the songs chosen i could keep it simple and just use the basics? It all sounds sooo similar to me.
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Depends. I have been in exactly that same situation ie church, but with just a singer. I played the "basic chords" ie C2 (Cadd9) rather than C2/E, thinking it didn't matter, and got told off by the singer who was quite excellent. I was sternly told singers can need those extra notes to harmonise with. However, if you have a piano playing as well, they'll probably be playing the melody and you'll be sweet to not play the "fancy" bass notes until you learn them in time. ie they can harmonise with the piano.
Definitely a big +1 to Eddie's suggestion of a capo.
Can you find recordings of the songs you'll be playing to listen to how the instruments are arranged? That might give you a great idea of the guitar part. Although I have heard "He is Exalted" played classical through to hard rock. Anyway, as for your role, you've been playing a long time, I'm sure you'll fall into place.
In Australia, Hillsong really dominates the scene in a lot of churches, and that might sound different to the Catholic music I like. What sort of worship music is it? Can you name some tracks, out of interest?
Let us know how you go. People really appreciate music at church, step out and go for it!
