Total Hymnal - Learn worship piano fast! New lectures weekly

Name: Total Hymnal - Learn worship piano fast! New lectures weekly
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Take this incredible journey walking through the hymnal with new hymns added weekly!

Created byDaniel Sparkman

Last updated 1/2025

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What you'll learn

Song Melody: How to play the melody for each hymn and gospel song by ear, replicating it as demonstrated.
Chord Voicings: The specific chord voicings used in each song, focusing on both simple and more complex arrangements.
Right and Left Hand Coordination: How to play both hands together, coordinating melody and harmony, just as demonstrated.
Chord Progressions: Learning the chord progressions specific to each hymn or gospel song.
Rhythmic Patterns: How to match rhythm and timing for different styles, from traditional hymn playing to more syncopated gospel rhythms.
Gospel Embellishments: Adding stylistic flourishes like grace notes, slides, and runs as part of the gospel style.
Song Transitions: Techniques for smooth transitions between chords and sections within each song.
Playing by Ear: Learning to rely less on sheet music and more on playing by ear, based on your demonstrations.
Expression and Dynamics: How to play with dynamics (soft/loud) and emotion, mimicking the expressive techniques demonstrated.
Improvisation Basics: Simple improvisation tips for adding personal touches to each hymn or gospel song.

Course content

1 section • 9 lectures • 1h 15m total length

Amazing Grace5:51
Explore the Amazing Grace chord structure and progression on piano in the key of G, with melody, left-hand voicings, passing chords, and congregation-friendly worship harmony.
How Great Thou Art7:50
Master worship piano with a step-by-step breakdown of how great thou art in b flat, detailing i iv v chords, minor two and six, passing chords, and arpeggio ideas.
Holy, Holy, Holy8:34
Explore the hymn holy, holy, holy in e flat, mastering the chord progression, suspensions such as an A43 suspension, and walk bass techniques for a compelling piano accompaniment.
Great Is Thy Faithfulness9:41
Practice great is thy faithfulness in e flat, mastering i, iv, v, and minor ii/vi chords with sharp four diminished seven passing chords, plus walking bass voicings for smooth transitions.
It Is Well with My Soul10:22
Explore it is well with my soul in d-flat, learning colorful voicings, passing chords, and arpeggios with a rolling left hand, ideal for solo and congregational worship piano.
Be Thou My Vision6:11
Explore the Be Thou My Vision progression in E flat, emphasizing the one, four, and five chords, with passing chords and voicings through minor six and minor six seven.
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing7:23
Learn come thou fount of every blessing in e-flat major, analyze the melody and chord progression, and explore passing chords like G7 into C minor.
Jesus Paid It All9:56
Analyze the chord progression of Jesus paid it all in E-flat, 3/4 time, exploring an invitational hymn piano accompaniment with substitute chords, passing chords, and expressive left-hand voicings.
Old Rugged Cross9:56
Explore the old rugged cross in B-flat major with a 6/8 feel, detailing chord progressions for congregational or orchestral play and colorful piano solo voicings.

Requirements

Prerequisites include an Intermediate skill in worship piano skills.

Description

Are you ready to play your favorite hymns and gospel songs on the piano? This course is designed to help you master the most beloved and timeless hymns and gospel songs—without the need for complex music theory or sheet music.

Note: I encourage you to take the Unlocking Piano by Ear - Intermediate Hymn Playing course as a prerequisite to this course if you are unfamiliar with chord structure and lack intermediate level Number System skills. That course will prepare you to fully understand the application of skills within this course.

In this practical, hands-on course, you'll learn by copying my playing, following along as I demonstrate each song step-by-step. Whether you're playing for personal enjoyment, church services, or worship settings, you'll be able to apply the techniques to any hymn or gospel song.

What You'll Learn:

How to play the melody, chords, and rhythms for each song.
Practical techniques for both hands, including chord progressions and gospel-style embellishments.
How to play by ear, pick up songs quickly, and develop your ability to play in any key.
Techniques to bring emotion and expression into your playing, making each song come alive.
How to smoothly transition between chords and sections, mastering song flow for worship services.

Who This Course Is For:

Intermediate piano players who want to learn hymns and gospel songs by ear.
Church musicians and worship leaders looking to improve their accompaniment skills.
Gospel music enthusiasts who want to master the art of playing their favorite songs.
Self-taught pianists seeking a simple, imitation-based approach to learning songs.

By the end of this course, you'll confidently play hymns and gospel songs with ease, whether for personal worship, accompanying a choir, or leading a congregation. Start your musical journey today!

Who this course is for:

Intermediate Piano Players: Students who have basic knowledge of piano and want to expand their skills by learning to play hymns and gospel songs by ear.
Aspiring Southern Gospel Pianists: Those interested in learning the Southern Gospel style through a practical, hands-on approach.
Students Seeking Play-by-Ear Techniques: Learners who want to improve their ability to play songs by ear through direct imitation.