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Technical, practical guides for working musicians — voicings, reharmonisation, groove and the craft of playing live.

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Rootless voicings every amapiano producer should know

Introduction to Rootless Voicings Every Amapiano Producer Should Know Rootless voicings every amapiano producer should know are a crucial aspect of music…

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Suspended chords and their resolution in modern worship

Introduction to Suspended Chords and their Resolution in Modern Worship When it comes to Suspended chords and their resolution in modern worship,…

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How to Play Piano By Ear

There is a massive myth in the music world that you have to be born with a magical “gift” to play the…

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Diminished chords as connectors in gospel progressions

As gospel worship music directors and amapiano producers, we’re constantly seeking ways to add depth and complexity to our harmonic progressions. One…

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Reharmonising a worship ballad with passing chords

As a Gospel Worship Music Director or an Amapiano producer, you’re likely familiar with the concept of reharmonisation and its potential to…

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Modulation vs. Transposition: The Art of the Key Change

You are playing the final chorus of a massive worship anthem. The energy is peaking, the congregation is fully engaged, and the…

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Upper-structure triads for advanced gospel voicings

As advanced gospel musicians, we’re constantly seeking ways to add depth and complexity to our harmonies. One technique that can elevate our…

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The Ultimate Guide to Talk Music

If you play keyboard in a gospel church or a modern worship setting, you will quickly discover that only half of your…

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The Log Drum Voicing Deep-Dive: Thickening Amapiano with Gospel Harmony

Most Amapiano productions fall apart at the bass. The drums punch. The vocals sit. The log drum carries the groove. Then the…

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Fixing Clashing Frequencies in Your Beats

You have a stellar beat. The percussion is tight, the log drum is thumping, and the piano progression has incredible soul. But…

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