Itende Essentials

Work on South African Itende piano through technique lessons, accompaniment ideas and song tutorials. Use the demonstrations to hear how rhythmic patterns and chord choices fit together.

What you will practise

• Itende technique, including the minor-five chord sound and passing-chord ideas.
• Accompaniment during prayer and preaching.
• Song tutorials including Nawe Ungamthatha, Igama LeNkosi Libongwe, Ingoma and Esandleni.

Before you start

Be comfortable with basic chords and keeping a steady pulse. Learn the demonstrated pattern slowly before bringing it up to tempo, and leave space for the speaker or singer.

Read alongside this course

Use these guides to review an idea before returning to the keyboard.

• Talk Music: Piano Accompaniment for Prayer and Preaching
• Building an instrumental worship set for a prayer meeting