A Walk-Up Technique in a “Gospel” Style
A real easy way to create more motion in a song is through the use of “walk-ups”.
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Gospel Music Piano Techniques: New Ways to Play Old Songs
If you enjoy playing hymns or gospel music of any kind, then you need to know that there are umpteen ways to make those old songs sound more interesting and exciting.
Continue reading →What Are “Gospel Chords” & How To They Get That Sound?
Gospel music is full of history and soul. It comes from a rich tradition of folk songs and church hymns. Gospel stays alive by remaining relevant, taking various aspects of the musical culture of the day and bringing those aspects into the spiritual fold. In modern gospel, jazz has been introduced into traditional songs. This has sparked the musical term “gospel chords.”
Continue reading →How To Get That “Gospel Feeling” Using Jazz Chords
Does the cold, cerebral feel of modern jazz leave you cold? Maybe you’d like to have a little bit of “gospel” in your jazz? Maybe you just want to take an old hymn and give
it some updating. Then you’ll need to load yourself with an arsenal of gospel jazz chords.
Continue reading →Are “Gospel Chords” Different Than Normal Chords?
Gospel music is full of history and soul. It comes from a rich tradition of folk songs and church hymns. Gospel stays alive by remaining relevant, taking various aspects of the musical culture of the day and bringing those aspects into the spiritual fold. In modern gospel, jazz has been introduced into traditional songs. This has sparked the musical term “gospel chords.”
Continue reading →Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound!
A staple of both spiritual and secular singers alike, Amazing Grace is one of the world’s most popular songs. John Newton, its writer, lived a life full of sin and redemption, which inspired the song’s lyrics. According to Newton’s biography, the words of Amazing Grace show the song was very personal in nature.
Continue reading →This is NOT my course, but watch this guy play! Wow.
Have you ever heard of Mike Bereal? I hadn’t, but a friend sent me this to watch. This guy is good! Go to the page by clicking on the link below — it’s a sales page for his course, but … Continue reading →