{"id":17314,"date":"2017-10-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-23T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hearandplay.com\/main\/?p=17314"},"modified":"2024-10-05T16:12:40","modified_gmt":"2024-10-06T00:12:40","slug":"essential-chord-progressions-every-gospel-musician-must-familiar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearplaymain.wpenginepowered.com\/essential-chord-progressions-every-gospel-musician-must-familiar\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Chord Progressions Every Gospel Musician Must Be Familiar With"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On this page, you&#8217;ll learn the essential chord progressions every gospel musician must be familiar with.<\/p>\n<p>Using the following chord types:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Major seventh chord<\/p>\n<p>Minor seventh chord<\/p>\n<p>Dominant seventh chord<\/p>\n<p>Half-diminished seventh chord<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8230;you can have a handful of progressions that can add more excitement to your accompaniment.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s get started!<\/p>\n<h2>Essential Chord Progressions<\/h2>\n<p>Although there are several chord progression types, we&#8217;re focusing on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplay.com\/main\/cyclical-progressions\">cyclical chord progressions<\/a> &#8212; which are chord progressions based on a fixed interval between successive root notes.<\/p>\n<p>The musical clock:<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;which is a geometrical representation of all the twelve unique musical notes would guide us in this segment as we proceed into learning these essential chord progressions.<\/p>\n<h3>The 2-5-1 Chord Progression<\/h3>\n<p>In the key of C major:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;the 2-5-1 chord progression entails a movement (aka &#8211; &#8220;root progression&#8221;) from the second tone (which is D):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to the fifth tone (which is G):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;then to the first tone (which is C):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nOn the second tone is the D minor seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,D,F,A,C,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nOn the fifth tone is the G dominant seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,D,F,G,B,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nOn the first tone is the C major seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,C,E,G,B,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Altogether, Here&#8217;s The 2-5-1 Chord Progression&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Chord 2:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,D,F,A,C,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nChord 5:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,D,F,G,B,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nChord 1:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,C,E,G,B,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Here&#8217;s The Application Of The 2-5-1 Chord Progression&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The 2-5-1 chord progression is found at the ending of most songs and this is because most songs end on chord 1. For example, it is the first progression in the jazz standard <em>Autumn Leaves.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>You may check it out:<\/p>\n<p>The falling leaves:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,D,F,A,C,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;[passing chord]:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,D,F,G,B,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nDrift by the window:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,C,E,G,B,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>The 3-6-2 Chord Progression<\/h3>\n<p>Still in the key of C major:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;the 3-6-2 chord progression entails a movement (aka &#8211; &#8220;root progression&#8221;) from the third tone (which is E):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=E,,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to the sixth tone (which is A):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;then to the second tone (which is D):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nOn the third tone is the E half-diminished seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=E,,G,Bb,D,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nOn the sixth tone is the A altered chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,G,C,Cs,F,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nOn the second tone is the D minor seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,,F,A,C,F,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Altogether, Here&#8217;s The 3-6-2 Chord Progression&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Chord 3:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=E,,G,Bb,D,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nChord 6:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,G,C,Cs,F,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nChord 2:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,,F,A,C,F,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Here&#8217;s The Application Of The 3-6-2 Chord Progression&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The goal of the 3-6-2 chord progression is to create a movement to chord 2 and that&#8217;s why the chord progression ends on chord 2.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you&#8217;re looking for the right progression that would always lead to chord 2, search no further, the 3-6-2 chord progression is absolutely suitable.<\/p>\n<h3>The #4-7-3 Chord Progression<\/h3>\n<p>The next chord progression on the list is the #4-7-3 chord progression, which entails a movement (aka &#8211; &#8220;root progression&#8221;) from the raised fourth tone (which is F#):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Fs,,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to the seventh tone (which is B):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;then to the third tone (which is E):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=E,,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nOn the raised fourth tone is the F# half-diminished seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Fs,E,A,C,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nOn the seventh tone is the B altered chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,Ds,G,A,D,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nOn the third tone is the E minor seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=E,D,G,B,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Altogether, Here&#8217;s The #4-7-3 Chord Progression&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Chord #4:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Fs,E,A,C,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nChord 7:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,Ds,G,A,D,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nChord 3:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=E,D,G,B,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Here&#8217;s The Application Of The #4-7-3 Chord Progression&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This is the chord progressions that moves to chord 3 in the key, starting from the raised fourth. In the song <em>Glory to the Lamb<\/em>, it can be applied thus:<\/p>\n<p>Unto:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Fs,E,A,C,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;you I:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,Ds,G,A,D,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;lift my voice in:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=E,D,G,B,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nSounds nice, right? That&#8217;s the idea.<\/p>\n<h3>The 5-1-4 Chord Progression<\/h3>\n<p>A chord progression from the fifth tone (which is G):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to the first tone (which is C):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;then to the fourth tone (which is F):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=F,,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;in the key of C major:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;produces the 5-1-4 chord progression.<\/p>\n<p>On the fifth tone is the G minor seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,D,F,Bb,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nOn the first tone is the C dominant seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,C,E,G,Bb,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nOn the fourth tone is the F major seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=F,E,A,C,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Altogether, Here&#8217;s The 5-1-4 Chord Progression&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Chord 5:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,D,F,Bb,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nChord 1:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,C,E,G,Bb,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nChord 4:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=F,E,A,C,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Here&#8217;s The Application Of The 5-1-4 Chord Progression&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The 5-1-4 chord progression is designed to progress to the chord of the fourth tone (aka &#8211; &#8220;chord 4&#8221;) which is the F major seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=F,E,A,C,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;in this case.<\/p>\n<h3>The 7-3-6 Chord Progression<\/h3>\n<p>In the key of C major:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;the 7-3-6 chord progression entails a movement (aka &#8211; &#8220;root progression&#8221;) from the seventh tone (which is B):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to the third tone (which is E):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=E,,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;then to the sixth tone (which is A):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,,,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nOn the seventh tone is the B half-diminished seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,A,D,F,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nOn the third tone is the E altered chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=E,,Gs,C,D,G,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nOn the sixth tone is the A minor seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,G,B,C,E,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Altogether, Here&#8217;s The 7-3-6 Chord Progression&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Chord 7:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,A,D,F,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nChord 3:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=E,,Gs,C,D,G,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nChord 6:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,G,C,E,&amp;color=3300CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Here&#8217;s The Application Of The 7-3-6 Chord Progression&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for the right progression that would always lead to chord 6, say hello to the 7-3-6 chord progression.<\/p>\n<h2>Final Words<\/h2>\n<p>Using the essential chord progressions covered in this lesson, you can play a variety of gospel and jazz songs.<\/p>\n<p>In a subsequent lesson, we&#8217;ll be looking at the application of these essential chord progressions in regular jazz and gospel songs.<\/p>\n<p>However, before that time, practicing and mastering these chord progressions in other keys on the keyboard is highly recommended.<\/p>\n<p>All the best!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This lesson is for you if you&#8217;re interested in learning essential chord progressions every serious musician must be familiar 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