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This month we're going with a more formal gospel song, actually a hymn.
It was written by Martin Luther in 1529: "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"
During this period in his life, Psalm 46 was a great comfort to him and this hymn is based on that Psalm.
"The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress" Psalm 46:7

The tab for this great old hymn is available for the asking and, as usual, it is written for the E9th tuning.

Hi Erv,
If you would be so kind, please send that one to me.
Thanks,

Bruce,
It will be in the mail today.

Scott,
Your tab will be in the mail today.

It's me again,Bro.Erv.Please send me a copy if you would be so kind.I love that tune!We still sing it in church.

Thank You,Andy Jones

Brother Andy,
You bet I'll send you that tab.
You're lucky they still sing that song in your church. There are so many churches that have abandoned the songs we are so familiar with.
I don't like to "sing off the wall". I want to hold a hymnal in my hand when I sing.
We must be getting old!

One of my favorites Erv,I would love a copy.

Howdy from Austin Brother Erv,

Please include me. I look forward to these monthly. This is a great song.

Thanks, Jermiah

Your tabs will be in the mail today.
Make a joyful noise!

John,
Your tab is on its way to Naperville today, no cost.

Erv,
I played my 6-strings in two differrent churches for about three years, before our piano player and bass player retired and moved away (NC). Now, God's calling me to get back to playing for him.

"A MIghty Fortress" is like the Lutheran Church National Anthem! A copy of the tab, please.

Glenn

Glenn,
I need your postal mailing address.
Thanks,
Erv

Hi Erv:

Please include me.

Thanks,

Ben Rubright
Punta Gorda, FL

Ben,
I'll put your tab in the mail today.

Thanks, Erv! My tab arrived today. I'm really excited to see that you are using the F# to G change on your PSG. I was thinking of putting that change on my Pedal 0 (next to the A pedal, so I was wondering if you had any examples using that pedal in tab?

Glenn,
I've used that change in the past on my tabs but I just can't tell you where.
It's very handy to use to get a 7th chord.

Yes, Erv, for 7ths and minors, too, when needed.

Have you found a baritone uke yet?

Glenn

Yes, I have a baritone uke and I have been offered a free instruction book for it, also.

Erv:

I love your arrangement....thanks so very much.

Best regards,


Ben Rubright
Punta Gorda, FL

Ben,
Glad you like it!

Glen,
Got the baritone uke books today.
Thanks so much!

Just a few more days on this one and then I'll be picking a new song for April.
I'll try to pick one that is appropriate for Easter.