What They Don't Tell You About Church Music

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This video delves into the intricacies of church music, specifically focusing on the diminished chord and its versatility in gospel music. I break down the theoretical aspects of diminished chords, including diminished seventh chords, and demonstrates how they can be creatively applied in gospel music to achieve a variety of effects. The tutorial explores chord progression techniques, the symmetrical nature of diminished chords, and how they can propel musical pieces forward by resolving tension in a predictable yet musically satisfying way.
Video Contents:
0:08 - Intro to diminished chords in gospel music.
2:02 - Breakdown of the diminished seventh chord.
3:56 - Attributes and benefits of using diminished chords.
5:50 - Demonstrating chord progressions incorporating diminished chords.
7:44 - Practical applications in gospel music compositions.
9:38 - Techniques for resolving musical tension with diminished chords.
11:32 - Exploring diminished chords in various musical keys.
13:26 - Advanced application and creative strategies.
15:20 - Theoretical insights and historical context of diminished chords.
17:14 - Concluding thoughts and further learning resources.
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[@mydanbff5483]

Thank you good information here🙏🏽

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[@kathyscott4605]

This is good. I wished we could have seen you use these movements using a song for an example. I was taking notes and the thought came across my mind. For me it seem to help, but that's just me. I enjoyed watching all that you did. Thanks for sharing.

[@GospelProgressionsUniversity]

Thank you so much for the constructive feedback! I'm genuinely thrilled to hear you found the tutorial useful and took notes along the way. Your suggestion about incorporating song examples to demonstrate the movements is a fantastic idea. It aligns well with the goal of making musical concepts more relatable and easier to grasp in a real-world context. I absolutely see the value in applying what we learn directly into songs we know and love; it not only reinforces the lesson but also makes learning more enjoyable and effective. I'll definitely take your suggestion into account for future videos. In fact, I'm already thinking about which songs could best showcase the movements we've discussed. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and for being a part of our community. Your engagement truly makes a difference, and I look forward to bringing your suggestion to life in the near future!

[@kathyscott4605]

@@GospelProgressionsUniversity This will be great and I look forward to whatever you bring. Be Blessed.

[@borriskarlov8140]

Dflat is locrian in key of Aflat, no Gflat.

[@GospelProgressionsUniversity]

D flat Locrian is D major.

[@borriskarlov8140]

@@GospelProgressionsUniversity oh yes I meant Lydian. Please forgive. BUT still no Gflat on that 4 chord.

[@GospelProgressionsUniversity]

@@borriskarlov8140You’re correct. I didn’t look for it in the video but I that’s what I meant. Thanks!

[@Stephanie9959]

I use minor, half diminished, fully diminished (b3, b5, and bb7 almost every song as a finish or comment to my major cord. Try Holy, Holy, Holy

[@GospelProgressionsUniversity]

Thank you for sharing your approach to chord embellishment in gospel music, especially with the classic hymn "Holy, Holy, Holy." Your use of minor, half-diminished, and fully diminished chords (featuring the flattened third, flattened fifth, and double-flattened seventh) as finishes or comments to major chords is a sophisticated technique that can add depth and emotional nuance to the music. When I first started using different chords outside of major chords it opened up a new world of playing for me. Actually, learning modes helped me tons. Thanks for your comment!!