How to Play Gospel Chord Movements in Minor Keys

How to Play Gospel Chord Movements in Minor Keys

In this advanced tutorial of "I Know I've Been Changed," we delve into the intricacies of transforming a basic gospel song into a more complex and expressive rendition. This video covers advanced techniques such as using rootless voicings, altered chords like the E flat 7#9, and chromatic walks to create rich harmonic textures. You'll learn how to incorporate secondary dominants, embellish melodies with the blues scale, and experiment with rhythmic creativity by adding inner movements and inversions. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using your ear to guide harmonic choices, encouraging experimentation with chord qualities and voicings. By the end, you'll be equipped to apply these techniques to your own gospel piano arrangements, taking your playing to the next level.

Click here to download the sheet music, MIDI file, and Backing tracks: https://pianolessonwithwarren.com/i-know-ive-been-changed/

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Tutorial
02:29 Advanced Version Explanation and Layering Techniques
03:49 Rootless Voicings and Altered Chords
05:27 Using Secondary Dominants
07:50 Harmonizing the Melody
09:21 Experimenting with Passing Chords
12:22 Gospel Walk and Rhythmic Fill-ins
14:22 Inversions and Inner Movements
16:26 Verse Embellishments and Blue Scale Runs
18:34 Final Playthrough in Context
21:27 Conclusion and Next Steps