Musical Instrument in Seventh-day Adventists Worship Services

Abstract

There are many kinds of musical instruments recorded in the Bible. One of most important instruments found in the Scriptures is drum. In the Old Testament times, the drum or timbrel is an instrument used for religious and social celebrations that gives people opportunities to express joy, delight, cheerful and even courage, in social and religious festivals. The use of drum in worship and religious services of Christian denominations has been very common. Nevertheless, whether or not this should be used in church worship services is still an ongoing and unending debate. In Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) Church, most of church members disagree, but some considered drum can be used in supporting praises and worship services.  Those who support the use of this instrument in the church argue that there is nothing wrong in it. On the other hand, some of church members think that drums must be excluded from worship activities and religious celebrations because this musical instrument annoys the solemnity of worship. Culture aspect in the use of drums among SDA Church could be an important point of consideration.  

Keywords: church service, cymbal, drum, musical instrument, percussion taboret, tambourine, timbrel, worship service