Songs In the Style of
Joshua’s Troops – Part 4
“Everybody Clap Your Hands”

Audio Lesson

Let’s learn some more chord changes that are popular in contemporary gospel. These chord progressions will be taught in several lessons. In the 1st series of lessons we will began with the introduction followed by the main chorus and other alternate progressions used in this song.

Remember my goal is not to teach songs. Instead I break the song up into the various progressions that are used. It’s the secret to progressions that unlocks the door to learning new songs and playing by ear. Let’s get started. This song starts out in “Db”. Make sure you listen to the audio file included with this lesson.

(Passing Chord) Ao7 = A / F# A C Eb

Progression = 6 – 5 - 4 - 4- 3
6 - Bbm7 = Bb / Ab Db F
5 - Ab = Ab / Ab C Eb
4 - Gbmaj7 = Gb / F Bb Db
4 - Gbmaj7 = Gb / F Bb Db
3 - Db2/F = F / Eb Ab Db

Pentatonic Lick
Ab > Bb > Db

Ab11 = Ab / Gb Bb Db Ab (option 1 Large Hands)
Ab11 = Ab / Bb Db Eb Ab (option 2 Small Hands)

Audio Lesson

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