Category Archives for Experienced Players
Ask Dr. Pokey: Do Gospel Musicians Need Suspended Chords?
If you’re interested in knowing if gospel musicians need suspended chords, then this lesson is for you. The harmony of gospel music is as vast as that of jazz music and it is already a well known fact that various classes of chords (ranging from major, to minor, to dominant, and diminished chords) are used. […]
Continue readingPassing Chords: Altered Chords And Dominant Seventh [b9] Chords
In this lesson we’ll be contrasting between altered chords and dominant seventh [b9] chords. In the next 10 minutes or so, you’ll clearly understand the relationship between both chords and how they resolve to major and minor chord types respectively. Let’s get started by refreshing our minds on altered chords and dominant seventh [b9] chords. […]
Continue readingChord Analysis: The Minor Major Seventh Chord
Our goal in this lesson is to analyze the minor major seventh chord. Although the minor major seventh chord is not commonly used by gospel musicians, you can add it to the list of chords in your arsenal. But beyond the application of the minor major seventh chord, it’s important to understand its quality, stability, […]
Continue readingWho Else Is Interested In Learning Passing Chords To Minor Chords?
There are passing chord types that are designed to precede minor chords in chord progressions and we’ll be learning a few of them like: The dominant seventh [flat ninth] chord The dominant seventh [flat ninth, sharp fifth] chord The dominant seventh [sharp ninth, sharp fifth] chord The dominant seventh [flat ninth, flat fifth] chord Let’s […]
Continue readingA Lesson On Essential Passing Chord Types That Resolve To Major Chords
In this lesson, we’ll be learning some passing chord types that are succeeded by major chords in a chord progression. Here you are: The dominant thirteenth [suspended fourth] chord The dominant seventh [flat ninth] chord The dominant thirteenth [flat ninth] chord The dominant thirteenth [add ninth] chord The dominant thirteenth [sharp eleventh] chord Let’s explore […]
Continue readingExposed: Application Of The Major Seventh Chord In Gospel Music Harmony
Today, we will be looking at the application of the major seventh chord in gospel music harmony. A vast majority of musicians have learned and can play the major seventh chord, however, only a few have a clear understanding of the diverse applications of the major seventh chord. So many top players use the major […]
Continue reading6 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 […]
Continue readingAre You Using Tenth Intervals On Your Left Hand?
In today’s lesson, we’ll be focusing on the left hand and how it can be enhanced using tenth intervals. A vast majority of keyboard players are challenged with the left hand and are bereft of exactly what to play. I used to be there, so I know how it feels and that’s why I wrote […]
Continue readingThe Harmonization Of The Major Scale Using The Mu Chord
You arrived at this page because you’re interested in learning about the harmonization of the major scale. Attention: Due to the fact that this lesson was written with intermediate players in mind, beginners may find it a little bit difficult to comprehend. However, there’s always something to learn in every lesson on this site. So, […]
Continue readingHere 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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