Synopses & Reviews
Gospel Music Performance Practice and Technique Volume 1 is the leading and most comprehensive book on the subject. It offers step by step instructions; from traditional to contemporary styles, and is a great teaching aid for the private instructor and the college professor. This book, along with Gospel Music Performance Practice and Technique Volume 2, is now being used in colleges, universities, and high schools and by educators worldwide as the primary required text book pertaining to the stylistic practices and techniques of Gospel Music. TRULY A TREASURE To all who have wished for and searched for a good book on how to play Gospel Music. This is it This book is better than good. It is excellent. The author clearly knows his subject well... Linden, NJ United States Hightly Substantive A long overdue book that delves down into the the theory behind playing Gospel Music. It is well written, and substantive. Robert L. Jefferson has elevated the instruction of gospel to a totally new level. With players of the authentic music willing or able to teach being so rare, it is a true treat to study with an individual who is so clearly able to articulate it. After a brief history of the music, Dr. Jefferson tackles a wide array of topics from basic chord theory and gospel cadence, to everything from passing chords, secondary dominants, contemporary gospel licks and fills, and more. Examples are enlightening and abundant...Purchasing this book will definitely take you to a whole new level regardless of where you are now When it comes to music instruction books, this book ranks TOP on my list. Jazz Organist (Tokyo, Japan)
Synopsis
30th Anniversary Revised 2021 Edition
Gospel Music Performance Practice and Technique - Volume 1. 30th Anniversary Edition This book is the leading book on how to play Gospel Music. It offers step-by-step instructions to play both traditional and contemporary styles. It's perfect for intermediate to advanced students. Whether you're a private instructor or professor, it's your go-to guide. It has been updated and includes a chapter on curriculum and lesson plans that's perfect for a classroom setting or private studio.
Audio Teaching Materials are available to go along with the books. For more information go to: www.learnhowtoplaygospelmusic.com
"TRULY A TREASURE
To all who have wished for and searched for a good book on how to play Gospel Music. This is it This book is better than good. It is excellent. The author clearly knows his subject well..."
Linden, NJ United States
"Hightly Substantive
A long overdue book that delves down into the theory behind playing Gospel Music. It is well written and substantive. Robert L. Jefferson has elevated the instruction of gospel to a totally new level. With players of the authentic music willing or able to teach being so rare, it is a true treat to study with an individual who is so clearly able to articulate it. After a brief history of the music, Dr. Jefferson tackles a wide array of topics from basic chord theory and gospel cadence, to everything from passing chords, secondary dominants, contemporary gospel licks and fills, and more. Examples are enlightening and abundant...Purchasing this book will definitely take you to a whole new level regardless of where you are now When it comes to music instruction books, this book ranks TOP on my list "
"Jazz Organist" (Tokyo, Japan)