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Here Are Some 2-5-1 Chord Progressions With A Jazzy Touch
If you’ve always wanted to learn some 2-5-1 chord progressions with a jazzy touch, this lesson is for you. A Short Note On The 2-5-1 Chord Progression There are eight degrees in any key — whether major or minor. In the key of C major: C is the first D is the second E is […]
Continue readingSophisticate Your Chordal Arsenal With These Passing Chords In The Key Of E
You arrived at this page because you want to sophisticate your chordal arsenal with passing chords. We’ll be learning passing chords in this lesson in the key of E major: …which is one of the keys that a vast majority of keyboardists shy away from because of this technical and mechanical difficulties. So, if you’re […]
Continue readingMastering 2-5-1 Root Progressions For The Left Hand
You arrived this page because you are interested in mastering 2-5-1 root progressions. One of the challenges a vast majority of gospel musicians face is on the left hand, and that’s why we’re dedicating this lesson to giving you a bird eye view of what the left hand is concerned with in a 2-5-1 chord […]
Continue readingCommon 2-5-1 Chord Progressions Every Gospel Pianist Must Not Be Without
You arrived at this page because you want to learn common 2-5-1 chord progressions. Congratulations! You are on the right page and this lesson is dedicated to show you some important 2-5-1 chord progressions that every serious gospel pianist should have at his/her fingertips. The 2-5-1 chord progression is one of the strongest chord progressions […]
Continue readingWhat 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 […]
Continue readingThe 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 […]
Continue readingA Lesson On The 4 Qualities Of A Good Intro
In today’s lesson, we’ll be focusing on the 4 qualities of a good intro. The intro is one of the most sensitive sections of a song because it introduces the main song by establishing its melody, harmony, rhythm, and other important components. We started a comprehensive study on the intro in a previous lesson, where […]
Continue readingA Lesson On The Concept Of An “Intro”
You arrived at this page because you’ll want to learn about the concept of an intro. Experienced musicians can attest to it that at one point or the other, we all find ourselves in a situation where an intro is needed for a given song and we’re to create it. Believe it or not, it’s […]
Continue readingHymn 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 […]
Continue readingChord 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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