Warm Ups, TV Practice and Developing Dexterity

The following video shows variations on a simple chromatic exercise. These ideas are meant for building dexterity in both hands. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

Learning New Tunes: Rhythm Changes

In this Lesson we focus on the A section of Rhythm Changes and look at ways of outlining the changes. In part 1 and 2 of the video lesson we work on practice methods that enable us to solo over the first 2 bars: ||Bb G7 | Cmin7 F7 || or ||BbMaj7 G7alt | Cmin7 [...]

Learn Double Bass! 3 New Lessons for beginners

Here are 3 Lessons on playing double bass aimed at electric bass players who want to learn more about the upright bass.If you want to get into playing Jazz then these lessons will help you play in tune and in time as well as improve your swing. ”It don’t mean a thing if it aint [...]

Ask Greg Anything!

The first question in the Ask Greg Anything Section comes from Vian. Hey Greg I’m trying to train my ears to recognize root movements because it’s often hard for me to know where I am in a tune if I’m not counting all the time. I know bassists are especially good at this so please [...]

The GospelChops Annual Toy Drive!! Donate A Toy To A Child In Need

The GospelChops Foundation, 501(c)3, is currently accepting donations for our Annual Toy Drive. We understand that many families around the country are hurting in the current economy and we want to do our best to help the weakest among us… the children. We are currently accepting donations of toys, games, electronics, books, and musical instruments [...]

”One Thought Can Produce A Million Vibrations” Concept #4

‘‘One Thought Can Produce A Million Vibrations’’ Concept #4:Practice Scales One Note At A Time   When we first start learning scales and arpeggios we are told to practice them ascending and descending. After a while we realise this method doesn’t truly lend itself to opening up our playing melodically and does nothing to improve [...]

Guitar Lesson featuring Gabriel “G Bliz” Blizman

Gabriel “G Bliz” Blizman shows why he is one of the most sought after guitarists in the music business. A noted session musician and recording artist, G Bliz shares some of his favorite guitar licks in this exclusive lesson. Gospel guitarists around the world can benefit from this lesson and add these cool chops to [...]

AURAL – Hearing Major Scale Intervals

Aural: Recognizing intervals of the Major Scale     In our first aural lesson, we will focus on recognizing intervals. I cannot stress enough how important it is to be able to not only play well, but also ‘hear well’.   Our ears are our greatest asset as musicians and we should all spend a [...]

SHED SESSIONZ VOL. 3 DVD ON SALE NOW!!!

GospelChops.com is proud to announce the release of Shed Sessionz Vol. 3. Click here to order your copy!  This highly anticipated DVD is the third edition in the epic GospelChops drum DVD series. The project includes, drum lessons, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage in addition to insane drum chops. As in previous releases, SSV3 is produced [...]

”One Thought Can Produce A Million Vibrations” Concept #3

‘’One thought can produce a million vibrations’’ Concept #3 ‘Practice Reading Music EVERYDAY’’ Sometimes you have to ask yourself. What separates a real musician and someone who does music as a hobby? I would say if you asked a lot of guys you would find that the ability to read music is high up on [...]