Octave jumps. Love them or hate them, it seems like more and more worship songs are utilizing them.

There's no doubt that they can add a lot to the dynamics of a worship song arrangement. But at the same time, they also make the song a lot harder to sing…

One musical element that has become increasingly popular over the years in modern worship music is the octave jump. That's when a song starts in a lower octave and then jumps up to the next octave halfway through the song.

Octave jumps can be great for musical arrangement. They help move the song forward by adding more energy. They create dynamic differences between parts that might otherwise sound similar. So, from an arranger's perspective, they're amazing. But, from a worship leader's perspective, they are often seen as a challenge…