I’m often asked the best way to learn all 12 keys and while I’ve advocated many methods in the past, the most practical way is to adapt my “3 x 12″ rule.
Simply put: Take 3 songs you know and learn them in all 12 keys.
It helps if they are songs that utilize a variety of different chords. That’s why picking 3 is important because between them, you should get a good mix of chords off every tone of the scale…
Over the years, we’ve brought you many west coast gospel musicians – Jonathan Powell, Jason White, Kevin Nickelson, Mike Bereal, to name a few – and without a doubt, they all share a commonality in their playing.
We’re back with another “Ask Jermaine” session — this time, focusing on the phrase, “2-5-1 Of The 4.” This question comes from Bill in San Antonio, TX.
Today, let’s talk about borrowed chords.
In a post last week, I talked about quartal chords — which are chords built off fourth intervals.
I knew I had to share this story because there are some lessons about chord placement here.
The other day, I answered a question regarding popular gospel scales one can play — and the diminished scale was on my list.
Most people haven’t heard of quartal chords.
We’re back for another “Ask Jermaine” where I choose a student’s question and give my personal take on it — this week on gospel piano scales. 
