Gospel Arrangements 3 (Classics)

1 "The Old Rugged Cross" Has Free Chapters In this lesson we will be working through arranging this 6/8 traditional piece using re-harmonization techniques. We will also focus on various ways to 'groove' on a 6/8 song and use grooves in your improvisation. You'll also learn about the 7-3-6 progression and what it really is called.
Released: February 26, 2011 • Duration: 01:32:00
2 "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" Has Free Chapters In this beautiful piece, I will split the lesson into an easy beginner section that shows a beginning student how to put together a nice contemporary arrangement. In the second half we discuss advanced techniques to create a richer arrangement.
Released: April 15, 2010 • Duration: 01:02:24
3 "Wade In The Water" Has Free Chapters In this classic spiritual, we will cover how to create a simple arrangement…perfect for beginners. We will also move into a more advanced “reharmed” version of the song with fuller chords.
Released: July 1, 2010 • Duration: 00:53:24
4 "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" - Vol. 1 Has Free Chapters In this traditional spiritual, I have created an advanced arrangement which includes a change of rhythm, tritone substitutions and some really fat-sounding chords. The gospel sounds created here are similar and complementary to those you learned in the Richard Tee Tribute lesson while also teaching more about how to create an advanced arrangement of a traditional song. Improvisation will be covered in depth in part 2 of the lesson.
Released: January 21, 2012 • Duration: 00:59:49
5 "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" Improvisation - Vol. 2 Has Free Chapters In this lesson we are going to focus on the improvisation for Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. We are going to work on soloing over a 6/8 pattern and using polyrhythms like 2 against 3 in our soloing.
Released: December 15, 2012 • Duration: 00:51:59
6 "Blessed Assurance" Has Free Chapters In this lesson you'll learn how to analyze this traditional hymn and play it with basic triads, perfect for beginners. I also created a more contemporary arrangement with some cool reharmonization techniques and big chords.
Released: March 1, 2010 • Duration: 01:19:53
Total Course Duration = 06:39:29

Members Only

Sorry, you must be a member of the site to view the complete lesson.

Free access for 30-Days

Become a member

Gospel Arrangements 3 (Classics)

In this collection, you will learn some of the more 'classic' gospel-type songs and arrangements.

Jazzedge

®

With the largest selection of highest-quality piano lessons online, Jazzedge has become the place where serious students take their piano playing to their next level.

HOME ABOUT WILLIE OUR STUDENTS BLOG

WILLIE'S METHOD OUR LESSONS OUR COURSES WHICH LESSON?

SIGN UP HELP / FAQ DOWNLOAD STORE

Terms & Conditions

0 ..