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[MemphisKeys]

I want to understand how do some musicians come up with their preacher chords...now if im correct when accompany a preacher isn't it usually minor no matter what key you're in...i was looking at a vid on youtube about preacher chords and was watching the bass line...and i kinda figure how the progression that this person was playing and this is what i came up with.... its 1-3-4-#4-5-#4-4-#4-5-1 or just the 1-3-4-#4-5 any help or tipe

[T-Block]

If u want the standard preaching chords that almost everyone does, then you already have the basic formula: 1-3-4-#4-5

I myself like to add in a 2-5-#-5-5-1, maybe a 4-b4-3-b3-2-5-1, 3-4-#4-5-#5-5-1, 6-b7-7-1, etc. just for some kicks. Then after some chords, I may do a run from the blues scale, but that's about it.

With preaching chords u gotta adjust ur style to the preacher.

[gab77]

the blues scale how many octaves do u run it

[gab77]

the blues scale how many octaves do u run it And those preacher is it when the preacher is speaking or after he stops speaking and is the tempo fast or worshipfull

[under13]

the blues scale how many octaves do u run it

I guess it depends on how much time you have. If he is preaching, then you might not have enough time to do multiple octaves, because you have to stay within the rhythm of backing him up   but if he's taking a break, then you can do as many octaves as you want

[gab77]

Thanks what about the tempo

[under13]

Thanks what about the tempo

You have to follow his tempo and play when he breathes. You cant play full chords while he is speaking.

[T-Block]

the blues scale how many octaves do u run it

Usually just one or parts of it at a time. Just whenever there is a small break in his preaching, play a chord or a little run to help him/her out.

[MemphisKeys]

When Accompanying a preacher what kinda chords do you play Minor or major or dim or what???

[T-Block]

When Accompanying a preacher what kinda chords do you play Minor or major or dim or what???

All qualities, including 9ths and 13ths, LOL.

[ahmadw]

If u want the standard preaching chords that almost everyone does, then you already have the basic formula: 1-3-4-#4-5

I myself like to add in a 2-5-#-5-5-1, maybe a 4-b4-3-b3-2-5-1, 3-4-#4-5-#5-5-1, 6-b7-7-1, etc. just for some kicks. Then after some chords, I may do a run from the blues scale, but that's about it.

With preaching chords u gotta adjust ur style to the preacher.

Tblock can you post some examples of those little kicks you do

[MemphisKeys]

Is it an order or some can you give a few examples...then I can go from there on creating some on my own

[under13]

http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php?action=search2

[musallio]

Like they've said, it's really what fits in well & gives the preacher some oomf.

I was listening to Bishop Noel Jones last night & in a 2 hour dvd series they were playing the Ddim7 [B-D-F-Ab] 90% of the sermon! but the amazing thing is that the preacher was getting a punch from it-why?- the rythm. It was only twicew or thrice that they'd go up the scale & I only heard 2 runs.

I on the other hand sometimes like to mix the "traditional stuff with this particular progression for "sad/ disappointing/ embarassing" stuff:

eg..

in DM:


...respond to Jesus!               / C-D#-F#-A  (play with the mod wheel), /A (higher octave)
...why die before your time?     D#/C#-F#-A
                                 D/ D-F#-A
...Jesus is the answer brethren    /C,D#,A,F#,  C-D#-F#-A (mod wheel)


etc

I use the blues scale here & there. I also use the diminished scale  (eg, C, D#, F#, A) to add variety  .