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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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A Lesson On Chromatic Chords For All Scale Degrees

This lesson is for you if you’re interested in learning about chromatic chords. One of the key factors that set advanced and intermediate players apart from beginners is their ability to incorporate some spicy chords in their playing. You can see an advanced player use the A dominant thirteenth [sharp eleven] chord): …to approach the […]

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Learn About Leading Note Chords And How They Are Applied

In today’s lesson, we’ll be learning about the application of leading note chords. In harmony, leading note chords are used as passing chords (connecting two chords) most of the time and that’s why there are useful in chord progressions. However, a vast majority of musicians are yet to tap into the application of leading note […]

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Help! How Are Altered Chords Resolved?

If you’re interested in learning how to resolve altered chords, this lesson is for you. Altered chords are commonly used in gospel and jazz styles as passing chords and that’s why it’s important for any serious musician to be acquainted with it. Attention: Altered chords are advanced, extended, and sophisticated and are usually played by […]

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The Formation Of The Altered Chord – Simplified

This lesson is for you if you’re interested in learning about the formation of the altered chord. Altered chords are worth learning, not only because they are harmonically sophisticated, but because they have a common place in gospel (and jazz) music, where they are used as passing chords too minor chords (most of the time.) […]

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Here’s The Hymn Player’s Favorite Chord

You arrived at this page because you’re interested in learning about the hymn player’s favorite chord. One of the aspects of church musicianship is hymn playing, and every gospel musician must take it seriously because hymns are an integral part of the church service. In this lesson , you’ll find out one of the chords […]

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