Dynamics

Musical dynamics - the soft and loud playing of music - is the hardest skill for a musician to acquire.

Musicians tend to overplay and drown others.

Musical dynamics add an effect to the music. At some part of the music, softer tones are called to bring the music to some peaceful moments and at others, louder music for emphasis.

Basically, we look at the lyrics to determine where to play softly and where to play loudly.

Song parts that talk about God's wrath, retribution , majesty , power etc can be played loudly.

But it is illogical ( or even sacrilege ) to play a piece of music loudly and brashly if it is a song about the love or peace or grace of God.

It is unfortunate that lots of young excited musicians think that music must always be loud. Perhaps they have not yet experienced romantic love, thus are unable to play music in a loving way !