How to Play Traditional Gospel Piano Walking Bass

How to Play Traditional Gospel Piano Walking Bass

In this live session, we dive deep into the art of crafting traditional gospel walking bass lines, a vital skill for church pianists. Focusing on key concepts like dominant seventh chords, chromatic movements, and rhythmical swing, we explore enhancing your left-hand technique for bass-driven gospel songs like "Victory Is Mine." We also discuss the importance of practicing scales, arpeggios, and broken chords to develop hand independence and fluidity. Whether adding passing tones or ensuring your bass lines hit the right chord tones, this session is packed with practical tips to elevate your gospel piano playing.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Welcome and Audio Check
02:30 - Introducing the Global Audience
04:40 - Importance of Liking and Sharing
05:50 - Overview of Walking Bass in Gospel
07:00 - Traditional Gospel Walking Bass Techniques
08:50 - Demonstrating "Victory Is Mine"
10:50 - Adjusting Sound Balance
11:50 - Understanding Basic Chord Progressions
13:10 - Chromatic Walks in Gospel Music
14:40 - Walking Through the Chord
16:20 - Importance of Rhythm and Swing
17:50 - Practicing Techniques for Left-Hand Bass
19:50 - Building Hand Independence
21:30 - Swinging the Notes for Bass Lines
23:20 - Bass and Chord Patterns in Gospel
24:50 - Advanced Bass Techniques in Gospel
26:10 - Supporting the Channel and Membership
27:40 - Integrating Scales and Rhythms
29:30 - Developing a Solid Walking Bass Line
31:10 - Q&A: Comparing Gospel with Jazz and Salsa
33:30 - Adding Gospel Elements to CCM
35:30 - Techniques for Enhancing Gospel Feel in Songs
37:20 - Hand Separation and Independence
39:00 - Understanding Pentatonic Scales in Bass Lines
41:00 - Two Major Rules for Walking Bass
43:00 - Exploring Different Gospel Endings
45:00 - Using Rhythm in CCM
47:00 - Addressing Questions from the Live Chat
49:00 - Practical Tips for Beginners Learning in Church
51:00 - Practicing Licks, Lines, and Runs
53:00 - Overview of Piano Learning Journey
55:00 - Importance of Practicing in All Keys
57:00 - Ending Remarks and Final Q&A00:00 - Welcome and Audio Check