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Technical, practical guides for working musicians — voicings, reharmonisation, groove and the craft of playing live.

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How to Play Piano By Ear

There is a massive myth in the music world that you have to be born with a magical “gift” to play the…

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Diminished chords as connectors in gospel progressions

As gospel worship music directors and church keyboardists, we’re constantly seeking ways to add depth and complexity to our harmonic progressions. One…

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Reharmonising a worship ballad with passing chords

As a Gospel Worship Music Director or a Sunday keyboardist, you’re likely familiar with the concept of reharmonisation and its potential to…

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Transposition and Modulation for Worship Piano

Learn the difference between transposition and modulation, with practical key-change examples, chord spellings and band cues.

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Upper-structure triads for advanced gospel voicings

As advanced gospel musicians, we’re constantly seeking ways to add depth and complexity to our harmonies. One technique that can elevate our…

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Talk Music: Piano Accompaniment for Prayer and Preaching

Build restrained piano accompaniment for prayer and preaching, with chord examples, listening cues and practical Itende lesson links.

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Thickening a small worship band with full keyboard voicings

How to cover the bass, the sustained middle and the pulse with your two hands when the worship team is small or…

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Fixing a muddy keys sound in the worship band mix

Register, sound and EQ choices that clear up a muddy keyboard in the worship band, plus how to work with the sound…

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Visualizing Polychords in Modern SA Gospel

For decades, the piano roll has been the industry standard for visualizing music production. It works perfectly for simple melodies or basic…

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The B3 Organ Cheat Sheet for Pianists

It is the classic rite of passage for every gospel and worship musician. You’ve mastered the piano, your 9th chords sound beautiful,…

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