hinese ommunity hurch Music cademy Worship and 0 RSUR K Revised ebruary 2, 200 I will sing of steadfast love and justice to you, Lord. I will make music. Psalm 0:
Table of ontents Welcome to Worship and 0 3 verview 4 What is My Job in the and? 5 How to Learn a New Song 6 asic uitar hords 7 Keyboard and retboards 8 hord unctions and Types 9 How hords re uilt 0 Practice Routine uitar Practice Routine Keyboards 2 Simple rooves 3 3-Note Keyboard Voicings, Key of 4 3-Note Keyboard Voicings, Key of 5 3-Note Keyboard Voicings, Key of 6 3-Note Keyboard Voicings, Key of 7 Keyboard Styles Key of 8, 9 Keyboard Styles Key of 20, 2 Solfegexercise Key of 22 Solfegexercise Key of 23 lorify Thy Name 24 Here I m to Worship 25 ecause of Your Love 26, 27 How reat Thou rt 28 Step by Step 29 The Power of Your Love 30, 3 ome Now is the Time to Worship 32, 33 bove ll 34 pen the yes of My Heart 35, 36 Hosanna Praise is Rising 37 I See the Lord 38 The Heart of Worship 39 Music lossary 40 2
Welcome to Worship and 0! Worship and 0 is a hands-on workshop that teaches you how to play on a hristian worship team. You ll learn how to read chord charts, play in the groove with other musicians, and create on-the-fly arrangements of your favorite hristian songs. est of all, we ll help you develop your mind and heart for playing on a worship team and praising od through the power of music. In Worship and 0, we will focus on four key areas of playing:. Instrument Parts Playing what your instrument is supposed to be playing in a band setting 2. Voice Leading hoosing the right notes to play or sing for a smooth, connected sound 3. roove Playing or singing to the natural or established rhythm of a song 4. Song orm Understanding how songs are constructed to enhance your musical interpretation Playing in a band may seem complicated. Yet, it can be learned quickly if you understand the natural, elegant structure of what you re supposed to be playing. This Resource ook provides you the music theory and practice materials that you need to develop your chops. The good news is that you don t need to be born with boundless talent to make beautiful music. You just need desire and persistence. With that, it s time to get to work. I truly hope you enjoy Worship and 0 and use the skills you acquire to further the hristian ministry. In His Service, Ted ong 96-669-0669 theofong@yahoo.com 3
verview oals. To bring ourselves and others closer to od through music 2. To develop the musical skills and spiritual attitude required to play in a worship band 3. To enjoy the fellowship of other musicians and singers in a hristian setting ommon Questions. o I already need to know how to play music or sing to take this class? Yes. uitar players need to know their basic chords, keyboard players need to be able to read simple music, singers need to be able to sing (in tune) what they hear, drummers need to be able to play basic patterns with proper technique. 2. o I need an instrument to take this class? Yes. If you don t have a guitar, keyboard, or bass go out and buy or borrow one. You may need to invest in other tools like a metronome, technique and music theory books, and song books. 3. o I need to be a hristian to take this class? No, but this class will introduce you to the hristian faith and to other hristians. We will have prayer and short devotionals at the start of each class. etting There. Prayer ive thanks to od for this opportunity to learn. sk od for patience and inspiration as you develop yourself musically and spiritually. 2. Practice Set aside time each day to practice exercises and songs. Practice methodically. Use a metronome, drum machine, or and-in--ox. lso take time to explore your instrument and push its limits. on t just play music, create music and have fun! 3. Listen and Play Listen to hristian music on the radio and YouTube. ownload your favorite songs from itunes. Listen to the worship band. Listen to how songs are put together. Listen to your part, play along, mimic what you hear. 4. Speak the Language Using music terminology will speed up band rehearsals and improve your musical interpretation, i.e. verse, chorus, coda, tag, turnaround, tempo, legato, staccato, straight eights, shuffle, downbeat, off beat, major, minor, dominant, pad, pedal, chimes, vamp and so on! 5. Jam! et together with other musicians and singers and just jam. reate head arrangements of your favorite songs. Learn to be spontaneous, relaxed, and in the zone. et rid of the music and let it rip. 6. vercome Your ears In worship, people come to praise and worship od, not to judge you (this is not merican Idol) as a musician or singer. Think of this gig as a duty and not a performance. orget the ratings just get the job done and make it glorifying to od! 7. Keep Your Priorities Straight on t sacrifice the good things in your life to be a worship musician. Your family, grades, and job are important. Manage your time well. Strive for balance. 4
What is My Job in the and? reate the roove omping ills ccents Syncopations lend in with the band Support the vocalists reate the Harmony Padding omping Melodic lines reate ullness Padding omping ynamics reate Musical Interest ills, licks, riffs hord substitutions Melodic lines reate a Solo Intros Verses ridges ndings 5
How to Learn a New Song. Listen to the whole song if you have a recording of it. What is it about? What do the lyrics mean? What is the musical style? Study the song form, tempo, rhythm, harmony and melody. What does each instrument part sound like? Hum each part. Sing the melody. Play the melody by ear on your instrument. 2. Learning the chords on keyboards, guitar, and bass Make a list of the chords that appear in the song. List their chord function. Practice these chords randomly, then in proper order from the lead sheet. Use different tempos and rhythms. Use a metronome or drum machine. Use proper voice leading, i.emoving from one chord to the next with minimal movements. 3. lending in with the other instruments ocus on your part based on the role of your instrument and the style of the song. What is your rhythmic and harmonic role? Keyboards try playing without the left hand, play long notes while others are playing quarters and eights, accent the off beats, playing the higher register if while others play in the lower register uitar Play the upper part of your chords while the bass player covers the lower notes, don t play over the singer, accent the off beat for a better groove, listen to the drummer s hi-hat and symbols, learn to play fast music soft and slow music loud. ass reate a driving sound or pulse. Match the drummers bass drum where possible. Keep the beat for the rest of the band. 6
asic uitar hords In rets -5 3 2 maj7 3 2 2 2 3 4 7 3 2 4 b/ 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 maj7 m 2 3 m7 2 b m7b5 sus4 b 3 4 2 3 # 7 () # 2 # () sus4 2 3 m () 2 b 2 3 () 2 3 4 # maj7 3 2 # maj7 m7 m7 4 2 4 4 4 b #m7 5 2 4 2 # # # # 2 3 4 0 () 2 3 # sus4 3 2 4 3 maj7 maj7 0 2 3 () # # b 2 3 3 2 # 4 7 7 () 3 2 2 # 7 2 3 4 7 m () 2 3 2 3 m7 2 3 () () b b # # # # 7
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hord unctions and Types Learning songs will be much easier if you understand and can hear hord unctions. rease is a -4-5 song Heart and Soul is a -6-2-5 song five chord in the key of is an 7 Many songs end with two-five-one There are three main hord Types. e able to hear and recognize them. Major (happy, pleasant, warm) Minor (sad, moody, serious) ominant (tense, funky, bluesy) hord unction 2 3 4 5 6 7 hord Type Major Minor Minor Major ominant 7 Minor Key of Major m m 7 m Key of Major (2#) m #m 7 m Key of Major (4#) #m #m 7 #m Key of Major (b) m m b 7 m Key of Major (#) m m 7 m Key of Major (3#) m #m 7 #m Key of Major (5#) #m #m #7 #m hordvariations per chord function in the Key of maj7 m7 m7 maj7 m7 2 m m 2 sus4 m maj9 m7b5 m6 6 9 / / 7b9 69 / / ifficulty on uitar: asy Moderate hallenging 9
How hords re uilt Key of Major # # # # # # # # # # # # # b b b b b b b b b b b b b Major Scale: HRS (unction) (2 whole steps + half step) x 2 INTRVL RM HR RT Maj7 ( hord) 3 5 Maj7 m7 (2 hord) b3 5 b7 m7 (3 hord) b3 5 b7 Maj7 (4 hord) 3 5 Maj7 7 (5 hord) 3 5 b7 m7 (6 hord) b3 5 b7 INTRVLS (# half steps) Minor 2 nd () Major 2 nd (2) Minor 3 rd (3) Major 3 rd (4) Perfect 4 th (5) Perfect 5 th (7) Major 6 th (9) Minor 7 th (0) Major 7 th () ctave (2) 0
Practice Routines With Keys and hord unctions Shown ) Key of : hords, 4 ) Key of : hords, 2 ) Key of : hords, 6, 2, 5 3 2 maj7 3 2 3 2 m7 2 3 2 m7 2 m7 2 7 3 2 () () () ) Key of : hords 2, 5, ) Key of : chords, 3, 4, 5 m7 2 7 3 2 3 2 3 2 m 2 2 3 3 2 4 () ) Key of : hords 2, 5, ) Key of : hords 4, 5, 6 m 2 7 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 m 2 () # # # H) Key of : hords, 4, 5, 4 I) Key of : hords 4,, 5, 3 2 3 2 4 0 2 3 3 2 4 0 2 3 2 3 7 2 3 4 2 3 # () # () # # # # # J) Key of : hords, 4, 5 K) Key of : hords, 4, 5, 3 2 4 3 2 3 2 5 2 3 4 2 2 3 4 3 2 5 2 3 4 # # L) Key of : hords,, 4, 5 M) Key of : hords,, 5, 5 maj7 7 sus4 sus4 7 3 2 3 2 4 2 3 4 3 2 3 2 # () # # () # () # () #
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lorify Thy Name onna dkins Key of 2 5 4 3 6 3 2 m7 2 7 3 2 2 3 7 2 m7 2 () # () Verse m7 7 ather, we love You. We worship and adore you. 7 lorify Thy name in all the earth. 7 m7 lorify Thy name, glorify Thy name, 7 orifythy name in all the earth Verse 2 Jesus Verse 3 Spirit 24
Here I m to Worship hris Tomlin Key of 5 4 sus4 3 2 3 3 2 4 # Verse sus4 sus4 Light of the world, you stepped down into darkness, sus4 pened my eyes, let me see, sus4 sus4 eauty that made this heart adore You, sus4 sus Hope of a life spent with You. horus sus Here I am to worship, here I am to bow down, (or m7) Here I am to say that, you're my od, sus You're all together lovely, all together worthy, sus ll together wonderful to me Verse 2 sus4 sus4 King of all days oh so highly exalted, sus4 lorious in heaven above, sus4 sus4 Humbly You came to the earth You created, sus4 sus ll for love's sake became poor, 25
ecause of Your Love Paul eloche Key of 4 5 2 3 0 2 3 7 2 3 4 # () # # # Intro 7 7 Yeah, yeah.. Yeah, yeah. Verse 7 7 s we come into your presence, we remember every blessing, 7 (or 7) That You've poured out so freely from above, 7 7 Lifting gratitude and praises for compassion so amazing, 7 (or 7) Lord, we've come to give You thanks for all You've done, horus 7 7 ecause of Your love.we're forgiven 7 7 ecause of Your love our hearts are clean 7 7 We lift You up.with songs of freedom 7 7 orever we're changed because of Your love 26
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How reat Thou rt maj7 maj7 Lord my od! When I in awesome wonder maj7 sus 7 maj7 onsider all the works Thy hands have made, maj7 maj7 I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder, maj7 sus 7 maj7 Thy power throughout the universe displayed. maj7 maj7 maj7 Then sings my soul, my Savior od to Thee; m7 7 maj7 How great Thou art! How great Thou art! maj7 maj7 maj7 Then sings my soul, my Savior od to Thee; m7 7 maj7 How great Thou art! How great Thou art! When through the woods, the forest glades I wander nd hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees, When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur nd hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze... nd when I think that od, His Son not sparing, Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in; That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin... When hrist shall come with shout of acclamation nd take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration nd there proclaim, my od how great Thou art! 28
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Music lossary. rpeggio a chord that is played note by note 2. allad a song with a slow tempo 3. lues a musical style based on the blues scale (, b3, 4, b5, 5, b7) 4. ridge one of five major parts of a song, i.e. intro, verse, chorus, bridge, and ending 5. himes effect an ornamental effect played by striking and sustaining high notes on an instrument 6. horus one of five major parts of a song, i.e. intro, verse, chorus, bridge, and ending 7. hromatic refers to notes that are half steps from each other 8. oda a section of a song marked by the coda sign 9. rescendo increase volume 0..S. a notation in music that tells the musician to go back to the S sign. iatonic refers to notes within the scale or tone center of a song 2. iminuendo decrease volume 3. ominant 7 same as a minor 7 4. own beat beats and 3 in a song written in 4/4 5. nding one of five major parts of a song, i.e. intro, verse, chorus, bridge, and ending 6. ill a musical phrase that s fills up empty space in the music 7. irst inversion a chord where the root is placed on top 8. orte loud 9. Intro one of five major parts of a song, i.e. intro, verse, chorus, bridge, and ending 20. Legato a musical style where notes are played smoothly and connected to each other 2. Lick a catchy musical phrase or run, same as riff 22. Major refers to scales and chords defined by the major 3rd and major 7 scale tones 23. Minor refers to scales and chords defined by the minor 3rd and minor 7 scale tones 24. ctave two of the same notes played 2 half steps apart 25. ff beat beats 2 and 4 in a song written in 4/4, usually accented, same as up beat 26. Pad to play long, sustained chords on a keyboard to produce a richer sound, i.e. string section 27. Pedal effect where the bass note holds down one note while other chords are being played on top of it 28. Piano soft 29. Pick up the lead-in notes to a verse or chorus, usually played on beats 3 and 4 30. Riff a catchy musical phrase or run, same as riff 3. Ritard to slow down the tempo in the music 32. Second inversion a chord where the root and third are placed on top 33. Shuffle a musical style based on a triplet feel, same as swing 34. Slash chords a chord played over of a note other than the root, i.e. /b means play a chord over a singlenote b 35. Staccato a musical style where notes are played short and separated 36. Sus4 a chord in which the 3rd is replace by the 4th or th, i.e. sus4 chord has the notes,, and 37. Swing a musical style based on a triplet feel, same as swing 38. Tag a section at the end of song that s repeated before ending the song 39. Tempo the speed of a song measured in beats per minute 40. Triad a three-note chord, usually comprised of the root, third, and fifth 4. Turnaround refers to the measures and/or chord progression that lead into another verse 42. Up beat beats 2 and 4 in a song written in 4/4, usually accented, same as off beat 43. Upper xtensions the upper part of a chord beyond the 5th, i.e. the 9th, th, and 3th 44. Vamp a repetitive section played until the band leader gives the cue to continue 45. Verse one of five major parts of a song, i.e. intro, verse, chorus, bridge, and ending 46. Walking bass a musical style where bass player plays quarter notes in a scalar or step-wise fashion 40