Everything Comes Together
“Don’t be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger.”Dale Carnegie
Step 5 Overview
Being Part of the Band
Listen, Groove, Play Less and More
Melody Harmonization
Learn to Harmonize a Melody
Nashville Numbers
Play One Song in Many Keys
Ear Training
Figure Out Chords Part 3, Chart a Song in D
Choosing Singing Keys
Know the Ranges
Lead Sheet Jam (Chords, Tricks and Such)
Play with a Lead Sheet
Sweet Sounding Chords
The “Anchor Pinky”
“But it is not this way with you, but the one who is the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like the servant.”Luke 22:26
Practice
Find a practice schedule that works for you. Choose a time every day or at least three times a week that you block off to practice. Let your family know : )
Print Checkoff Sheet
Click the link to download and print the check off sheet. This will be important motivation for you. Leave it out in the open to remind you what you are working at accomplishing. >>>Worship Path Step 5<<< Updated FEB2018
1 – Being Part of the Band
Are you Listening? I hope so! Are you trying not to overplay? I hope so! Now listen for what the song needs.
2 – Melody Harmonization
You should now be getting familiar with the process…soon you will be able to do this on your own!
3 – Nashville Numbers
Now it’s time to practice figuring out and playing Nashville Numbers in many different keys. Each link has a chord progression and jam tracks. Workout ALL keys and get familiar with reading numbers.
The links below only go to jam tracks. You will need to use the download provided on that page to help you figure out what to play. Start to think in numbers! If you need to review how this works then click here for a crash course in numbers.
5 – Choosing Singing Keys
Learn to pick what is key is best for the “Solo Vocalist” or for the Church to Sing Along With…they are not the same.
6 – Lead Sheet Jam (Chords, Tricks, and More)
Key of B (4/4 Time)
Chords Used (B, F#/B, Bsus4, F#/A, G#m, E, F#, and B/F#)
*Similar to the chord progression in songs like “Lord, I Need You”.
Checkpoint 1 – Grounded in Prayer – Basic Chords
Don’t be afraid of new chords or keys…you can do it!
Videos:
Checkpoint 2 – Reading a Chart, Intro and Jam
Learn your way around this kind of chart…it’s not too bad : )
Checkpoint 3 – Magic Shape and Rocking
Not your first attempt at these things…and man do they work!
Checkpoint 4 – Groove Patterns and Jam Ideas
Here are some new patterns you can use to sound pro. You’ll need to work them enough to where your hands don’t have to think any more.
Checkpoint 5 – Fills
Spice up the spaces a little more with fills.
Checkpoint 6 (Optional) – Extra
Practice this in other keys.
7 – Sweet Sounding Chords
NEW (FEB2018) This is a great trick that naturally creates sweet sounding chords for worship. You wouldn’t think that keeping your pinky finger in one spot could sound so great…but it does!