GospelKeys 300 Video Training Course (Digital Version)
Exploring Praise Songs & Charismatic Styles
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GospelKeys 300: Exploring Praise Songs and Charismatic Styles Video Course (Digital Version)
This course shows you how to play praise songs by ear. These are the uptempo-styled songs you hear in charismatic churches!
Basically, once you know these five parts that are found in most praise songs, you'll have what it takes to play hundreds of them by ear! Songs like "I Get Joy," "God is a Good God," "Bless That Wonderful Name of Jesus," "What a Mighty God We Serve," and more)!
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Here is what you'll gain from studying with me:
Discover the five parts to a praise song and how to recognize them with your ear. Knowing them is one thing and recognizing is another. By the end of the program, you'll NOT only be able to recognize the different parts of a praise song, BUT you'll have several options to consider when playing them (we never play the same thing over and over ... I will teach you several different ways to play EACH part).
Learn what "A-B" songs are and how they differ from "A-B-C-D" songs. This is something that hundreds of gospel musicians still don't know. It frustrates me to hear a musician playing an "A-B-C-D" praise song when they should be playing an "A-B" praise song. It is very very very important to know the differences between the two types. Yes, one is an extension of the other --- but the extensions make ALL THE DIFFERENCE. You'll learn just what I'm talking about.
How to transition between parts A, B, C, D and E of a praise song. Just because you know each part doesn't mean you'll know how to transition between each one. I will show you smooth ways of transitioning between, for example, parts A and B, or parts C and D. This is very important as it helps you to distinguish one part from the other. These transitions can also serve as "indicators" to let you know what parts are coming next.
Learn three methods to figure out what type of praise song is being sung. I will show you, step-by-step, how to classify different praise songs. You will also learn how to figure out when a praise song has transitioned from an "A-B" to an "A-B-C-D" or from an "A-B-C-D" to an "A-B" praise song. These are priceless techniques, especially if your church sings a medley of praise songs, one after the other.
Over 10 ascending and descending bass-runs to keep your praise songs sounding different each time. You never want to sound like you only know one or two bass runs. I will show you ascending, descending and chromatic bass runs for each of the five parts (a, b, c, d & e). I promise that you'll learn some new ones by the end of the program.
An "over-the-shoulders" look at exactly what I do with my right hand. Many people struggle with things to do with their right hand. I will show you several different chords to play (1-part chord progressions, 2-part chord progressions and even 3-part chord progressions). Remember... playing by ear is all about having options. If you don't have any options, you might as well be sight reading (which I have nothing against because I do both). The reality is --- in order to keep up with a charismatic service, you can't be glued to sheet music. You have to KNOW what to do and HOW to apply it in the RIGHT situation.
Several "runs" that are ready-to-use the minute I show them to you. If you feel like your music is bare, then I'll definitely give you some right-hand "runs" to consider. From pentatonic scales, to chromatically descending pentatonic scales, to one-fingered alternations, I will show you some "fill-ins" that you'll be sure to use at your next church service.
Learn "unconventional" ways to play shouting music and vamps of praise songs. Learn how to incorporate "advanced" chord progressions and bass runs into your shouting music. Imagine playing a traditional bass run and quickly transitioning to a whole new-sounding chord progression. Believe me... this definitely adds something to your music (and drummers love the "switch" as they can experiment with different rhythms).
Learn how to include 7th, 9th, 11th, and 13th chords in your praise songs. No one plays regular 3-fingered triads anymore (and if so, it sounds really shallow). Learn how to squeeze "expanded" chords like dominant 11th and 13's into your music. Once you switch to these chords, you'll never go back to your old way of playing --- trust me. I've been there and done that.
Learn the same pattern of chords, bass runs, and progressions played in over 101 songs. I listed a few above but believe me... there are tons of songs that follow these same patterns. I guarantee you that most of the praise songs you hear are identical. Just listen to the way they are sung --- are not the singers changing tones at the same points in each song? Do your homework and you'll notice exactly what I mean.
How to syncopate your playing to give it that "toe-tapping, hand-clapping" feel. From my experiences with hundreds of musicians, I find that rhythm is a huge problem. I purposefully cover a segment on how to use your right hand to compliment your left. In order for your music to sound its best, you're going to have to learn how to have both hands work together --- the best they know how. This involves various rhythmic patterns that you can play to enhance the overall sound of your "bass / chord" progressions.
How to play chords on your left hand when you already have a bass player. It surprises me when I see pianists, keyboardists, and organists only using one hand when they have a bass player. Why not add to the sound and use your left hand? Unless you have a specific reason for NOT using your left hand, then it can be utilizing "tri tones." Learn these multi-fingered left-hand chords and how they are used in conjunction with "runs" and "fill-ins."
How to "solo" when its your time to shine. In some large churches with several instrumentalists, there comes a time when each musician can "solo" by themselves. This is no ordinary playing --- you must be prepared to show what you've got. I'll give you a few things to do so that you are not embarrassed. These are fancy "licks & tricks" that I love to repeat throughout a variety of my favorite praise songs.
How to end songs when its time to wind things up. This seems to be a problem for many musicians but there is a SIMPLE progression you can play to end your praise songs. I'll show you exactly what to do so that you never have this problem. The last thing you want is your Pastor upset with you for not being able to end a praise song (or shouting music) after everyone has settled down. I'll give you some things to do --- I PROMISE!
How to transition from praise to worship chords. While I don't cover a lot of slow worship chords and styles in this program (but in another dvd course), I do show you a few transitional chord progressions that'll help you to move from a praise to a worship period. This is a "must" for musicians who play in churches that sing fast songs first and slow songs last (or a combination of the two).
Learn how to play praise songs in all 12 keys so that you're not stumped when someone starts singing in the key of "B natural." You won't have to use a transposer or rely on another pianist or keyboardist again. Simply learn my easy "transposition" techniques and you'll be ready to play these songs in virtually any key. Besides, you can't use your keyboard transposer forever (especially if you play organ or acoustic piano).
WARNING: These bass runs, chords, progressions and "fill-ins" will literally have your pastor asking for piano lessons. I won't tell you that there isn't a price you have to pay for sounding good because there is. People will ask you to teach them. And if you have the time, why not? I get so many letters about this that I just thought I mention it beforehand.
How to follow a preacher during the "climax" period of their sermon. If you are in a church where the pastor gets a little "excited" at the end, then you'll need these progressions that I show you in this dvd course. Learn exactly what you need to do to "help" your pastor out. There are certain chords and rhythms that should be played. I'll show you exactly what I'm talking about.
Plus much, much more!