October 2005 .... Understanding Chord names and Symbols - Pt. 3 -So far we have learned about basic triads and diatonic seventh chords. What happens after the seventh chord? This is where extensions come into play. Extensions are intervals beyond the seventh. In other words I’m talking about ninths, elevenths and thirteenths. This is where the sound of the chord becomes more intricate and the harmony begins to take on added color and flavor......
September 2005 ... Understanding Chord names & Symbols - Pt 2 -If you asked most jazz musicians what is the most important chord type to get that jazzy sound, most of them would say the seventh chord. This is also true of gospel musicians as well. In part 1 of this article we defined the various types of triads. Although the triad established the foundation for all harmony, the seventh chord is especially important to the gospel musician......
August 2005 .... Understanding Chord names and Symbols - Pt 1 - Many of the world’s greatest gospel musicians have never had any formal piano or music training. These are the gospel musicians that we call “gifted.” Even though they never took piano lessons or studied with a great music teacher, they have one thing in common. As they discovered the many different “elements of gospel music,” they developed their own system for naming and identifying chords....
July 2005 .... How To Practice Gospel - This lesson is designed to teach the gospel music student how to implement an "organized” practice strategy. Learning how to practice gospel will accelerate the growth and development of the gospel musician, while receiving the maximum benefits from your practice session.....
June 2005 .... Worship Chords - If you are called to the ministry of gospel music, you are obligated to give your very best and nothing less....
