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                                                         A Gospel Christmas Volume 1

Remember, the “Elements of Gospel Music” you learn in these timeless classics are the same tools serious musician use in gospel songs you hear everyday.

Silent Night
Style: Contemporary worship
Elements:
• Worship chord voicings
• 2-5 dominant progression – used in most traditional gospel songs
• 5–1 walk-ups that you hear me talk about all the time but learn how to create rich textures by using open chord voicings.

Jesus Oh What a Wonderful Child
Style: Soulful Old-school
Elements: The 16 bar Gospel Form
• The 16 Bar Gospel Form – Ever here me talk about this. This song is a perfect example of the use of this form. Pay close attention to this one. You will truly be able to put a fresh spin on your upbeat devotional music and charismatic praise songs. An absolute must for all gospel musicians.

Go Tell It on the Mountain
Style: Soulful praise
Elements: The dominant ninth chord – Gotta have it!
• Get ready to have your church shoutin’ from the mountain top. This all around gospel favorite unlocks many secrets for establishing the essence of the true soulful sound of gospel music. Learn new cadences that absolutely every serious musician should know.

Oh Come Let Us Adore Him – Of Course There’s always more