• How to Effectively Master Every Key

    If you haven’t recognized already, the concept I’ve been discussing is called “transposition.” You’ve probably heard it said another way … like “transposing” or “take it up!” If you have the 300pg course, you can find detailed information on transposing songs in chapter 20 (pgs 295-298). If you don’t have the course yet, just keep […]

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    Dominant Ninth Chord

    “The Dominant 9th Chord” This chord can be played in “2-5-1” gospel chord progressions (other styles as well). Try it out: “Eb9 Chord” (pronounced “E flat dominant ninth chord) In the key of “Db major”: Bass = Eb Right hand = G + Bb + Db + F Play this chord as a “lead-in” to […]

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    Need a Dominant 13th Sound?

    “The B13 Chord” This is what we call a dominant 13th chord (but it does have some notes omitted). Here it is below: Bass = B Right hand = A + C# + D# + G# Because there is a “G#”, we call this chord a 13th. A few days ago, we discussed the “extended […]

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    Playing scales with major seventh chords

    “The C major scale with 7th chords” This progression is very interesting. It does not utilize every note of the 7th chord however. In fact, it only utilizes 3 fingers of the chord (but sounds excellent)! Here it is: 1) Bass = C Right hand = E + B + E (higher) Note: With the […]

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    An altered chord you can try

    “The Bb7 (b9) Chord” Here is where I introduce “altered” chords to you! An alteration occurs when a note is raised or lowered by a half step. Above, you will see that there is a “b9” in parentheses. The flatted 9 is an example of an alteration. This chord is simply a: “Bb Seventh chord […]

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    Check out this minor 11th chord…

    “The Minor 11th Chord” Some of you may not have wide enough hands to play this chord. So what I’ll do is give you the notes, but you have to come up with a way to play it that’s best suitable for you. Note: One thing about playing by ear is that there is NO […]

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    Gospel Bass Run

    Today’s “bass run” could actually be played on the bottom of yesterday’s “fill-in.” You’d have to try them out together to see if it works for you, ok? Shouting / Jubilant Bass Run in Ab Major (again): Note: Each note below must be played separately and in a rhythmical pattern (kind of like the “Make […]

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