Beginner Gospel Walkups In C Major | The Battle

Introduction

This tutorial focuses on beginner gospel walkups in the key of C Major. Perfect for late beginners, you'll learn about essential chord progressions and passing chords commonly used in gospel music. These techniques can enhance your playing and allow you to incorporate them into other songs.

Step 1: Understand Gospel Walkups

Gospel walkups are musical phrases that create a smooth transition between chords. They often involve moving stepwise through the scale, creating a sense of movement and anticipation.

Key Points:

• Walkups typically consist of a series of passing tones that lead to a target chord.
• In C Major, the scale notes are C, D, E, F, G, A, and B.
• Familiarize yourself with the C Major scale as it will be the foundation for your walkups.

Step 2: Learn Basic Chords in C Major

Before diving into walkups, ensure you know the basic chords in C Major.

Basic Chords:

• C Major (C-E-G)
• D minor (D-F-A)
• E minor (E-G-B)
• F Major (F-A-C)
• G Major (G-B-D)
• A minor (A-C-E)

Practical Tip:

Practice playing each chord smoothly, ensuring you can transition between them without pausing.

Step 3: Practice Walkup Example

Let's create a simple walkup leading to the C Major chord.

Walkup Sequence:

1. Start on the note G.
2. Play the following notes in sequence:
   • G
   • A
   • B
   • C

Implementation:

• Play the G note, then move to A, followed by B, and resolve on C.
• This creates a smooth transition to the C Major chord.

Step 4: Incorporate Passing Chords

To add depth to your walkups, incorporate passing chords between the main chords.

Example Passing Chords:

• Use D minor before resolving to E minor.
• Transition from E minor to F Major using a G note as a passing tone.

Practical Tip:

Experiment with different passing chords to see how they change the feel of your walkup.

Step 5: Combine Walkups into Progressions

Now that you're comfortable with individual walkups and passing chords, combine them into a chord progression.

Example Progression:

1. C Major
2. A minor
3. D minor
4. G Major

Adding Walkups:

• For each chord, incorporate a walkup to the next chord in the progression.
• For example, use the walkup from G to C when moving from G Major to C Major.

Conclusion

You've learned the basics of gospel walkups in C Major, including the necessary chords, passing chords, and how to incorporate them into progressions. To further enhance your skills, practice regularly and explore different walkup variations. For more resources, consider downloading the Free Top7 Gospel Chords PDF and joining the DreamHouse Unicademy for advanced tutorials. Happy playing!