Category Archives for Beginners

Week 2 – A Lesson On The Inversion Of Major Chords

If you’re interested in learning about the inversion of chords, then you’ll find this lesson very helpful. Major triads are not always played in their fundamental position. Understanding how major chords are inverted will show you other ways a major chord can be played — first inversion, and second inversion. Attention: We’ll talk about the […]

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Week 1 – A Beginner’s Lesson On Major Chords

Major chords have a common place in gospel music and that’s why every gospel musician must learn them. If you’re a beginner or you just got past the babyhood stage of piano learning, then this lesson is for you because we’ll be focusing on major chords from the beginner’s standpoint. So, get ready to explore […]

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6 Tips To Practicing Difficult Gospel Songs

Our focus in today’s lesson is on practicing difficult gospel songs. Have you ever wondered how top gospel keyboardists effortlessly play almost any song, no matter how difficult they seem? Have you ever thought that only talented people with gifted fingers can play the way you’ve always watched them do on TV? Well, that’s because […]

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Beginners: Have You Experienced The “Power” Of Power Chords?

In today’s lesson, we’re exposing you to the power of power chords. A vast majority of piano players are yet to figure out why their chords and progressions don’t sound full. According to Jonathan Powell, “what the left hand plays determines the outcome of a given chord; whether it would have a thick or thin texture” […]

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Exposed: The Smartest Known Way To Determine The Melody Of A Hymn Song

If you’re interested in learning how to determine the melody of a song, then you’re on the right page. Before we get started with the determination of melody, let’s take a look at the concept of melody. A Review On The Concept Of Melody According to Jermaine Griggs, “melody is a product of the relationship […]

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How To Play The 1-4-5 Chord Progression In All Twelve Major Keys

In today’s lesson, we’ll be focusing on the 1-4-5 chord progression in all twelve major keys on the keyboard. The 1-4-5 chord progression is one of the most important chord progressions that every beginner must be properly acquainted with, before delving into sophisticated chord progressions. If you’re a beginner and are interested in learning how […]

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Here’s A Lesson On The Major Scale For Beginners

If you’re interested in learning about the major scale, then you just arrived at the right page. Attention: This lesson is written with beginners in mind, to take them step-by-step through the major scale in all twelve keys. Consequently, intermediate and advanced players may find it absolutely easy. In this lesson, we’re starting out, assuming […]

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Here Are Borrowed Chords Gospel Musicians Cannot Do Without

You arrived at this page because you’re interested in learning about borrowed chords gospel musicians cannot do without. If you’re a fan of traditional gospel music, you must have heard tons of these borrowed chords. In the key of C major: …a regular example is the F minor triad: …which a lot of gospel players […]

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