Chord substitutions add spice to gospel songs with repeated bass
lines!
Some of these substitutions have
been mentioned in my previous
articles.
General information on song sample:
The vocal score is presented to show
the contrast created by the improvised
piano score.
Please remember: chord substitutions
conflict with part singing unless....
everyone is singing unison.
Editor notes by measure number:
#3: I added the minor 7th of the G
chord (the F natural) which gave
a nice pull to the IV chord in m#4
#6: Substituted a I (G) chord with the
vi (e) chord
#7: The substituted vi chord leads nicely
to a II7 (Major-minor 7th) AC#EG
#8: Subsitute a V with the ii7 which
resolves back to the V.
I did use a ii7 crossed with a V on
the first beat for a nice twist!
The I 7 chord illustrated in measure #3
can be used for congregational singing
when correctly applied.
Tomorrow's article will demonstrate this
easy-to-apply chord!
Chord substitutions allow the church pianist to communicate more effectively through music.
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