How to Use Suspension Chords In Gospel Piano

How to Use Suspension Chords In Gospel Piano

Introduction to Suspension Chords: though simple and often underused, suspension chords can add spice to gospel piano playing. This tutorial aims to demonstrate where and how to use these chords effectively.

Building Suspension Chords: It's as simple as raising the third degree of a major chord by a half step, creating an unresolved sound. Understanding the intervals involved is important, but the beauty lies in the simplicity of just altering the major chord.

Application in Songs - The use of suspension chords in various songs, such as "Amazing Grace," "Fill Me Up," and "Because of Who You Are," primarily on major chords, especially the one and five chords, to add color and embellishments.

Extended Suspension Chords introduces a more advanced version called the sus2 sus4 chord, commonly used in gospel music. It demonstrates its application in songs, noting that it may not always fit, depending on the song's style.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:01 Overview of Suspension Chords

01:31 Demonstrating Suspension Chords in Songs

02:08 Key of G Major and Diatonic Chords

02:47 Building a Suspension Chord

03:30 Intervallic Makeup of Suspension Chords

04:10 Application of Suspension Chords in Major Chords

05:00 Example 1: Using Suspension Chords in "Amazing Grace"

06:44 Example 2: Using Suspension Chords in "Fill Me Up" by Tasha Cobbs

09:09 Half Cadence and Full Cadence Explanation

10:28 Example 3: Using Suspension Chords in "Because of Who You Are" by Vicki Yohe

12:34 Adding Color and Embellishments with Suspension Chords

13:40 Example 4: Using Suspension Chords in "Oceans" by Hillsong

15:30 Extending Suspension Chords into Known Gospel Chords

16:10 Four Over Five Chord Explanation

17:01 Using Extended Version of Suspension Chords in Songs

19:01 Example of Successful and Unsuccessful Application in Songs

20:46 Final Thoughts on Using Suspension Chords

21:14 Downloadable PDF and Membership Information

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