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

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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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Visualizing Polychords in Modern SA Gospel

For decades, the piano roll has been the industry standard for visualizing music production. It works perfectly for simple melodies or basic…

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The B3 Organ Cheat Sheet for Pianists

It is the classic rite of passage for every gospel and worship musician. You’ve mastered the piano, your 9th chords sound beautiful,…

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Translating Improvised Piano Takes into MIDI

In the professional Jozi studio environment, the gap between a raw, soulful performance and a mix-ready arrangement is often where projects stall.…

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