Category Archives for Chords and Progressions

What Every Gospel Pianist Should Know About The 2-5-1 Chord Progression

If you’re interested in learning about the 2-5-1 chord progression, then this lesson is for you. The 2-5-1 chord progression is one of the most vital progressions that every gospel pianist must not be without, and that’s why we’re dedicating this lesson to learning essential concepts that surround it. But before we get into all […]

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The Application Of The Major Seventh Sharp Five Chord: In The Formation Of Dominant Chords

If you want to learn how to form a dominant chord using the major seventh sharp five chord, then this lesson is for you. Dominant chords are important in harmony for a variety of reasons – notably for its importance in the connection of chords in a chord progression. Believe it or not, dominant chords […]

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Hymn Breakdown: All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name (For Advanced Players)

In today’s lesson, we’ll be breaking down the hymn All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name. This breakdown is dedicated to students at the pre-advanced and advanced level, who are interested in enriching their chordal vocabulary. This breakdown would be done in the key of F major: F is the first tone G is the […]

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Chord Analysis/Breakdown: The Major Seventh Sharp Five Chord (Maj7#5)

In this lesson, we’ll be breaking down the major seventh sharp five chord. The major seventh sharp five is also known as the augmented major seventh chord and is an important seventh chord that every serious gospel musician must have in his or her chordal vocabulary. The major seventh sharp five chord (aka – “augmented […]

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