Turning Simple CCM Chords Into Rich Gospel Harmony

Turning Simple CCM Chords Into Rich Gospel Harmony

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In this tutorial, I break down how I reharmonize Hallelujah Anthem in B♭ major, starting with the basic diatonic chord progression and then adding gospel-inspired color using extended chords, inversions, add 9s, major 7s, sus chords, altered dominants, rootless voicings, passing chords, walk-ups, and melodic fills while keeping the CCM feel intact.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction and Song Overview
01:12 Key of B♭ and Lesson Scope
02:15 Basic Chord Progression Breakdown
03:24 Adding Add9 and Major 7 Color
04:21 Diatonic Movement Into the ii Chord
05:19 Walk-Ups, Sus Chords, and Transitions
06:08 Minor 9 Voicings and Smooth Voice Leading
07:17 Creative Diatonic Movement and Licks
08:56 First Non-Diatonic Color and Altered Dominants
09:46 Rootless Voicings and Chord Color Palette
12:05 Advanced Color Options and Diminished Movement
13:49 Reharmonization Philosophy and Song-Specific Approach