Some songs will stay in our hearts no matter how many years have passed. Amazing Grace is definitely one of those timeless hymns that never loses its power. We have heard it, if not hundreds of times, from many Christian artists. Most of those are vocal performances, while some are instrumental, such as piano or violin renditions. But this performance is entirely different.
Amazing Grace on Wine Glasses
Percussion duo Kaboom Percussion decided to try something truly creative with this beloved song. Instead of using standard instruments, they used wine glasses to bring this classic tune to life.
As their fingers glide along the rims, the glasses produce notes that sound almost heavenly. One musician plays the gentle lead melody while the other adds rich harmony layers that fill the song with warmth.
How Do Wine Glasses Make Music?
You might wonder how these simple wine glasses can make such sweet music. The secret lies in the amount of water in each glass.
Each one is filled to a precise level to make it sound exactly like a specific note on the scale, like Do-Re-Mi. A glass filled with a lot of water makes a low, deep note, while a glass with less water makes a high, sweet note.
Fascinating Facts About Amazing Grace
Written by John Newton in 1772, Amazing Grace holds the Guinness World Record as the most recorded song in history with over 3,000 different versions performed around the world.
Musicians have played it on everything from traditional bagpipes to grand piano arrangements, but hearing it performed on everyday wine glasses is a truly unique experience.
Take a moment to watch this beautiful performance below and let the timeless reminder of grace brighten your day.
WATCH: Two Musicians Play Amazing Grace on Wine Glasses
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