Hymn Refresh: It Is Well With My Soul

The melody doesn't exactly lend itself to modern interpretation but I think I've got something here you're going to dig.

 

I'm happy to answer any questions as well as take additional hymn requests in the comments.  Not into this one?  Check out these lessons for additional versions.

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: G

It Is Well With My Soul

Artist: Hillsong Chapel

Tasteful update of an old hymn. Lead really works the tremelo picking and acoustic keeps it simple. Includes bonus content.

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: G

It Is Well

Artist: Bethel Music

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: E♭

Holy Holy Holy

Artist: Ghost Ship

Jason Houtsma is the co-founder and guitar teacher at Worship Artistry, where he is helping musicians of every level answer the call to worship with passion and confidence. Jason has been leading worship and writing music since he was 15 years old and currently serves as Worship Pastor for Mosaic Church in Bellingham, WA. He is husband to Alli and father to Bjorn and Asher.

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It was

Submitted by Jason Houtsma on May 8, 2015 - 8:29am.

very not well for awhile. Glad it came out okay.

On drums.

Submitted by loopinit on May 11, 2015 - 11:27am.

When are you going to begin recording loops for drums, as you do for the guitar parts? Not to mention, the same for keys and bass.

Awesome!!

Submitted by loopinit on May 11, 2015 - 2:45pm.

I should have posted this in the community thread. I also saw that you do have drum loops! Your reply beat me to my edit though. Great site man.

Thank you

Submitted by Jason Houtsma on May 12, 2015 - 11:57am.

Glad you're enjoying it.

Voice

Submitted by ethan5217 on September 23, 2015 - 3:18pm.

Sing More!

Ha! Thanks.

Submitted by Jason Houtsma on September 23, 2015 - 3:23pm.

I actually have a little music video project that's about to be released. I'll post it on the Green Room so everyone can watch (and listen). thanks for the encouragement. It means a lot.

Tab Available?

Submitted by snyderslake on November 7, 2015 - 4:59am.

Do you have tab available for your retake of "It Is Well"? Beautiful job!

It is well done

Submitted by Sefton on June 3, 2016 - 9:34am.

STUNNING! you've kept the authenticity while bringing a modern relevance. Breathed new life into a classic.