Piano Cover of "Koinonia"
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Song by
Collen Maluleke
Original KeyC
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"Koinonia" by Collen Maluleke is a Greek word for fellowship, and the song is exactly that. A slow, reverent piece meant for the moment when the congregation is together in one accord.
1. The key: C major
C major. Scale: C, Dm, Em, F, G, Am, Bdim.
2. The chord shape
Verse: 1 to 3m7 to 4 to 5, contemplative. Chorus: 4 to 1 to 5 to 6m to 4 to 5 to 1. The 3m7 (Em7) is the intimate moment. The Collen Maluleke recording shows the pacing.
3. The Sunday-ready play
- Right hand: Cmaj7 for the 1, Em7 for the 3m. Every chord gets the 7.
- Left hand: whole notes. Do not fill this song.
- One move to add: a Gsus4 held for two beats before every resolution to the 1. That suspension is the whole feel.
4. When the leader calls a different key
SA gospel songs travel keys. Numbers hold. Use Gig Mode.
Next step
Play Ewe Unjalo Wezulu next. Same C, quiet register.
