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- Way Maker – Sinach
- Be Still – Hillsong
- How Great Is Our God – Chris Tomlin
- Surrounded (Fight My Battles) – Michael W. Smith
- 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord, OH My Soul) – Matt Redman
- In Christ Alone – Keith & Kristyn Getty
- Here Again – Elevation Worship
- Spirit of The Living God – Vertical Worship
- Reckless Love – Cory Asbury
- Not Afraid – Jesus Culture
Way Maker by Sinach is, undoubtedly, one of the most popular worship songs we have in our era. This was the song that broke Sinach, a Nigerian gospel artist, into the international mainstream Christian music industry. The song was written by Osinachi Kalu Okoro, a Nigerian songwriter, and was released as a single in 2016. And it is, by far, one of ...
Be Still is one of the songs on Hillsong’s There is Morealbum which was released in 2018. And honestly, it’s such a beautiful yet very easy to play worship song. Be Still is in the key of F. It also has only four chords and one chord progression that runs through the entire song – F, Gm, Dm, and Bb. The chord progression of Be Still by Hillsong is ...
For so many years, How Great is Our God by Chris Tomlin has remained relevant. From when it was released in 2004 till this day, this song is sung in churches worldwide and is still played on the radio. It’s a fantastic worship song that an entire congregation can sing along and relate to. And there have been so many renditions of it since it was re...
Michael W. Smith released his album Surrounded in 2018. And the album’s title track, “Surrounded,” happened to be the most popular song on the album. The song was such a success; there are many renditions of it from different worship bands. Two of the most popular notable versions of “Surrounded” are by UPPERROOM and Elevation Worship. This is a so...
10,000 Reasons by Matt Redman is yet another song that has remained relevant for many years and still is. Many people know this song by its lyric, “Bless The Lord, Oh My Soul,” rather than 10,000 reasons. It’s a song that has blessed generations and still is. The original key of the song is G, and it has only four chords, just like all the other so...
“In Christ Alone” is an old classic worship song by Adrienne Liesching that will remain relevant for years to come. There are many renditions of this song, including one by Keith & Kristyn Getty. It’s not one of the easiest songs on this list, but it’s fairly easy to play on the piano. And you’ll definitely enjoy playing it. Chord Charts: In Christ...
Here Again, by Elevation Worship, is one of my favorite worship songs. I love the song, personally, and I love playing it on the piano. This song is part of Elevation Worship’s album Hallelujah Here Below, which was released in September 2018. What makes this song beautiful is its simplicity. You should be able to play this song easily on the piano...
Spirit of the Living God is the first song I heard from Vertical Worship. It caught my attention because of its powerful yet simple lyrics. Also, it’s a song I’ve recommended many times to beginner keyboard and piano players. That’s because it has only four chords — D, G. A, Bm. And the root key of this song is D. It has two chord progressions. The...
Reckless Love was the first song that introduced me to Bethel Music. And although this song has raised a lot of questions in the Christian community because of the use of the word “Reckless” to describe God’s love, it’s such a powerful song if you’ve paid attention to its lyrics. This song was performed by Cory Asbury and was released in late 2017,...
“Not Afraid” by Jesus Culture is a simple song that can be learned and played by beginner pianists quite easily. This should also be fun to play. “Not Afraid,” just as the title of the song depicts, is a song about having the confidence and faith in God that he’ll help you overcome any challenge life throws at you. And it’s such a powerful song. Ch...
- Amazing Grace. The soaring melody of “Amazing Grace” is truly amazing at conveying the song’s spiritual deliverance. This melody was originally called “New Britain,” but its authorship is disputed.
- This Little Light of Mine. This is a cute song with a big reputation. While it’s often associated with children, and no one’s certain who wrote it, “This Little Light of Mine” has become an anthemic protest song.
- Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen. Many gospel songs have their roots in the slavery era, and many enslaved people related with the plight of Hebrew slaves in the Old Testament.
- I’ll Fly Away. Albert Edward Brumley wrote “I’ll Fly Away” in 1932 and since then, it’s become one of the most recorded gospel songs ever, performed by everyone from Johnny Cash to Kanye West.
- Identify the Basic Chord Progression. The first step to playing gospel piano is start with a basic chord progression. Today’s lesson uses the progression C→Am→F→G.
- Identify the Passing Chords. Once you have a basic chord progression, the next step to play gospel piano is to add passing chords. As we mentioned earlier, most passing chords are imported from outside of the primary key!
- Add the 7ths. The next step to play gospel piano is to add the 7th to each chord. This turns each triad into a 7th chord with 4 notes. You’ll notice that the sound of 7th chords is richer and fuller when compared to triads.
- Add the Slip Notes. The fourth step for playing gospel piano is to apply the slip 2 technique. This technique is an essential characteristic of the modern gospel piano sound.
Apr 18, 2023 · Send Me Free Content. The Basic Gospel Piano Progression. Let’s start with a simple chord progression: Get to know this progression well and practice it a few times. The chords we’ve chosen already hint towards a gospel sound. For example, we play a dominant 7th chord (E7) instead of a normal E Major chord (E).
