Learning to play Quennel's "At the Cross" Unscripted and Unedited

Recording my thought process as I learn a song from Quennel Gaskin. "At the cross" is a nice gospel hymn complete reharmonized by Quennel.
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[@kennethjoshua3325]

Ik you said you don't have a perfect ear, I wanna know who the he'll told you that, lol. I guess you mean if someone was to start singing you would have to find their key, however if you can hear all of those advance/ fusion chords thats a perfect ear to me, love it my brother keep it up please.GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

Everyone says perfect pitch cause they want a quick understanding of how I’m picking up chords. But hearing chords has little to do with perfect pitch. I have tons of vids on the channel that talk about the process. Perfect pitch cannot be improved but the ear can, see latest vid on this Tips to hearing difficult gospel chords, runs, and moves |Ear Training and Breakdown

[@kennethjoshua3325]

@@SeanWilsonPiano I think I understand what you are saying, my definition of perfect pitch is if some one start to sing you can start playing in that key without hesitation with no fumbling, however your great and thanks so much for your reply, i think ive seen all of your vids, and all of them are awesome, will continue to follow you, your the best to me, stay blessed.

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

That’s not perfect pitch that a REALLY good ear. Which you can develop as well. There is a link where I’m doing that on the channel, sometime in 2017

[@zoans6731]

@@kennethjoshua3325 that's true pitch or pitch memory which I believe Sean has. It also let's you find the key of a song without an instrument but it's not quite perfect pitch

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

@@zoans6731 yes your memory serves you correct, I used the term "tonal memory" and "pitch recognition" which is my ability to remember what a note sounds like. People do this all the time, start singing a song in the same key even if they aren't musicians. They just remembered the notes, but that combined with good relative pitch, and a good ear, will be far more powerful than perfect pitch. FAR MORE... perfect pitch doesn't hear chords

[@TinyMaths]

This guy, goodness me, when Quennel plays, goosebumps all over. I can't imagine how many hours of grind he put in to hone his skills to that ridiculous level of monstership.

[@igormazur2376]

Hi Sean,in spite of the fact that you are the best musician and share your experience for nothing, but most of all I like your human emotionality and admiration by other musicians for their performance. Just this also shows that you are a very good person. Thank you for your great work done!!!

[@CuteBoyLesh]

Your relative pitch ability is AMAZING. It would take me so much longer to figure this out. But will keep practicing brother. Appreciate your videos

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

Finally, someone says relative pitch. That’s much closer to what it is, people say “perfect pitch” to cover everything... Anyway, off my soapbox, thanks man

[@dredrob]

This Sean dude is FIRE!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Anybody ever watch the movie “Five Deadly Venoms”. Where the guy had a pupil that learned some of every one of the venom fighting styles. His name was “Yang Tieh” That’s what Sean is, he’s Yang Tieh. He can learn all of the styles. .

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

Man, this is funny bro! lol

[@mrfokus901]

Bruh.... I'm going to start supporting the hell out of you from now on. I've been playing for several years and while I'm somewhat of a seasoned musician, there's no way I could just sit down and figure that out on the spot ESPECIALLY during a live recording for a KZbin video. You got my support man nice job

[@MrSoulfree77]

First time watching this 🔥. I must have been under a rock when this came out. Sean... amazing 👏. GREAT break down!

[@cwise7]

Thank you sir.......hey at 4.20 it reminds of Lift every voice and sing...till earth and heaven ring

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

Oh that's a what folks talking about... ok, I'll take a listen

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

Ahh I see, didn't notice that. Nice catch!!

[@PaulsonJeanty]

Quennel is a master. A real one. Thanks for your hard work professor!

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

He's genius man 😩

[@islandofmusic1042]

ALRIGHT LET'S GO! PEN & PAPERS OUT!!!!!!!

[@geraldphiri8835]

keep them coming Prof,its a thursday i was waiting

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

Gerald Phiri glad to see you again doc!

[@davidkeyz4566]

These chords gave me chills ..I must learn them

[@educapro]

Sean buddy..Oh my goodness...that little run in the left hand you did from 4:31-4:33 with the placement you have in the right hand simultaneously..."killin' me". I HEAR you bro 🦻🏽...that was nice! (its the little stuff).

[@josuebokol6205]

wow incredibly just beautiful sean

[@PianoKorber]

You do a great job, I dont understand how you dont have more subscribers... you deserve more

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

Appreciate that man, thanks!!!

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

Cause I forget to ask folks to share, forget to promote, forget to turn on the ads, and a host of things that I should be doing lol...

[@jerryessien7238]

Sean, you're amazing....🙏🙏🙏💟

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

Doc!! Much appreciated man!

[@PaulsonJeanty]

The arpeggios though. Much to learn. Thanks professor!

[@TheGodinme88]

You just won yourself a new subscriber, buddy! 🔥❤️💪🏾

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

Welcome man, thanks!

[@JadaonPiano]

Sean, you had the same reaction as me at 0:56 seconds! I was like GO BACK, GO ALL THE WAY BACK! lol we passed up too much stuff... I feel like I NEED to take a hard look at this now too! Wow, let me keep watching...before I hit the piano with this thing!

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

Lol, yep!!!

[@MusiqExpress]

Love the melody on this hymn! Had to set aside time to make an arrangement a few weeks ago.

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

You gonna have to post man!!!!

[@MusiqExpress]

Sean Wilson Piano I did. I’ll send it to you bro!

[@gavrickbeezer9891]

u are an absolute genius

[@jayshomes9526]

Great content

[@bsdguy]

Some where in that beginning part I heard the chords from Lift Every Voice and Sing...@ 4:22

[@jonathanknight4204]

Hey Sean, do you know where I could find this video of Quennel to listen to what he's doing in full. Brilliant work as always. Thanks!

[@dylanratliff777]

Jonathan Knight Yes, link please!

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

Jonathan Knight its on Facebook, try this facebook.com/michaelbethanymusic/videos/10163842031125724/

[@jonathanknight4204]

@@SeanWilsonPiano Great! Thanks a lot Sean. Appreciate it.

[@vlitestudios5976]

Hey Sean can you break down this piece... Edelweiss - Madison Ryann Ward ft. Daniella Bernard

[@mjmusicclassics]

Thank you for nice teaching bro. I like that piano sound. Can you tell me what is it!? By the You've got my subscription 😇

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

I use keyscwpe, c7 piano

[@escolademusicaeestudiodelg6918]

Muito bom

[@Beyondabsence]

Thank you! I think the chord at 14:22 is a Bb(b9#11) , no?

[@ljules44]

Thanks for peak into your learning process. Please mount a camera above so we can get a bird's eye view of how you're placing your fingers. Thanks again

[@mugabonzizafredy234]

🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 Sean you're Great ! We are nearly same level about musical theory but with ear training i can't even say that i am a musician Just because my practice where i access keyboard like 2times in a semester (3 months) and limited hours (never exceeds 30 minutes)

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

I hear you doc!

[@_DPLUS]

NICEE ..

[@musicloungepty507]

What software did you use on this video to reflect what you were playing?

[@raynoldrandelG]

Maaann..this is the second or third video you've posted and I keep hearing that same kinda movement from My testimony Marvin sapp 12:03 - 12:08

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

All this teaching I'm doing is growing y'alls ears doc.., but yeah, it is similar for sure, but in this case we are using 13 no 5 and b9 chords instead of #9, they're similar in function but slightly different qualities

[@ashleyreid7113]

Just by looking at this chord in the thumbnail I know this is finna be a notepad and pen session

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

Funny thing is this one doesnt have as much teaching, you guys are just observing my process of learning the song in this one doc

[@ashleyreid7113]

Sean Wilson Piano keep up the amazing work, you literally helped changed the way I play🙌🏽

[@EzraBufford]

What type of music software is this?

[@kennethjoshua3325]

There is also this guy who is deceased now I forgot his name, he post his videos as hammondxc3, the way this guy plays the hammond organ is amazing along with his setting, most organist can't get a Hammond to sound like that, however I would love for you to break down his preacher chord tutorial, I can't see what he is doing and I know you know, it would be greatly appreciated if you can ever find the time.stay safe my brother!!!!!!!

[@kennethjoshua3325]

P.s. if you haven't already, please check him out doing I need there.

[@racheljones5614]

Yes that Hammond guy was great, I would love to know his chords. I was so hurt when I found out he passed.

[@nehemiahwhite4164]

Question do you know or learn the song before you do the youtube video ? if you don't you have a great ability to pick up that fast.

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

I review a couple minutes prior

[@kokostudioku]

06:12 ❤ 08:55 ❤

[@harmonyeternal]

Those chords sound a lot like “Lift every voice and sing”. Facing the rising sun...

[@MusiqExpress]

John Wilson yes there are similar Voicings that he is using that are in “lift every voice”

[@LarryOnKeys]

Beat me to it.

[@zackiep2221]

Said the same thing

[@MartelMartin736]

Hey sean what do you use to record your vst?

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

Logic

[@MartelMartin736]

Ooo ok

[@puppydogdavis]

You sir are a madman! In a good way! 🤣😂 Do you have "praying Spirit" Finally Karen version, in the archives?

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

Funny you asked, just added that yesterday

[@puppydogdavis]

@@SeanWilsonPiano WOW!!!!!!!!!

[@puppydogdavis]

How do I get it?

[@seanwilson75]

Dwayne Davis I'm saying it will be coming soon, probably before summer is out

[@puppydogdavis]

@@seanwilson75 oh ok cool! I'll stay on the lookout! I appreciate you, and what you do bro. Stay safe in these crazy times. Just know there is someone that keeps you and your family lifted in prayer!

[@grady7905]

Is he still in the key of F# ? I wonder how is he moving in terms of numbers

[@jairusdixon1758]

Yes, always in the key. He just uses different movements and passing chords to get to the diatonic chords. The diatonic chords can also sound “out of the key” because of the extensions to them, but he stays in key, unless quick transposition through secondary dominants”

[@lbraswel1]

Sounds like lift every voice and sing

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

interesting observation doc

[@DESIGNS-vo1mt]

Yep i picked that up too. Nice!

[@moniquewrites9046]

One day Jesus. I have 🤚🏾 down. The rest of the notes to go.

[@BETHEONE77]

And retirement starts now lol. the fact that you just pulled that out your hat. Good night sean lol . But good job brother.

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

😭man don’t retire man!!!! Thanks

[@BETHEONE77]

@@SeanWilsonPiano I wont even though I be thinking about it. Sometime I be like I'll just sing Lol.

[@tariqbaker1891]

Do u have perfect pitch?

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

Tariq Baker no

[@lbraswel1]

Ah Barry Harris diminished 6th scale

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

At what part of the song?

[@lbraswel1]

And the burdens of my heart

[@lbraswel1]

Going from 2 chord to 5 chord

[@lbraswel1]

Man I'm going to take this time during this pandemic to try to launch my own teaching stuff too because watching you and all these other guys really inspires me to stop sitting on things I've learned in music even if I don't think I'm that good

[@renandias7926]

The major/minor/diminished movement going to Emajor7 is 100% Barry Harris' approach (probably mr. Barry got it from Mary Lou William, or Bach... He says jazz is the continuation of classical)

[@praisethelord20]

You have 66.6k followers hahaha

[@SeanWilsonPiano]

Someone needs to hurry and subscribe. Or fall off 🤣😂