Play Amazing Grace in a Gospel Style

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LESSON SUMMARY
In today's Quick Tip, PWJ instructor John Proulx will show you 3 simple piano techniques for adapting "Amazing Grace" from a hymnal style into a soulful gospel arrangement. You'll learn:
-Walk-Ups and Walk-Downs
-Adding a Swing Feel
-Reharmonization Techniques

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Amazing Grace - Traditional Style
01:14 - Amazing Grace - Swung Gospel Style
02:16 - Walking up to the note
03:12 - Step 1: Bass Walk-Up Exercise
04:03 - Grace notes
04:27 - Jazzy chords
08:17 - Ending
09:00 - Step 2: Bass Walk-Down Exercise
09:35 - Swung 8th notes
12:35 - Combine all techniques

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Happy practicing!
Jonny May