The video introduces David Hutchinson, who shares his experience with Diminished Gospel Movements and the diminished scale, a common but often unrecognized element in gospel music.
David explains the two types of diminished scales—half-step whole-step and whole-step half-step—and demonstrates how gospel musicians use them in chord progressions, particularly in songs like "Oh Lord You Are Good."
David discusses more advanced Diminished Gospel Movements - With Davin Hutchinson in gospel music, highlighting its versatility in creating runs and chord movements, especially in the transition between chords.
David connects gospel music's use of diminished scales to the blues scale and the pentatonic roots in songs like "Amazing Grace," exploring its cultural and historical significance.
The video concludes with resources for further learning, including PDFs on rootless voicings and diminished scales available at Worship Leader Hangouts. It encourages continued practice and exploration of these scales in gospel music.
Here are two links to exercises
https://worshipleaderhangout.podia.com/gospel-passing-chords-diminished-cords-1-exercises
https://worshipleaderhangout.podia.com/rootless-2-5-1-exercise
Use the MIDI file with our FREE player here; https://pianolessonwithwarren.com/midiplayer/
Check out Worship Leader Hanout Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WorshipLeaderHangout
Davin Hutchinson
Pianist/Keyboardist
oakcliffpiano.com
✅ Need help with chord theory? Download Our Free PDF "7 Steps To Naming Any Chord," Click Here: https://pianolessonwithwarren.com/7-steps-to-naming-any-chord/
✅ Want to improve your gospel piano skills? Join us for FREE at https://pianolessonwithwarren.com/.
RELATED TUTORIALS:
▶️ Learn more about Diminished Passing Chord Movements: https://youtu.be/ir8xFBWjnbI
▶️ Learn more about Diminished Chords In Gospel Progressions: https://youtu.be/wgbzyARtMJY
🎹 TUTORIAL GEAR:
Audio-Technica ATH-M60X: https://amzn.to/3KIWrLW
Focusrite Scarlett USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3QI4Y5r
YAMAHA MG06X 6-Input Compact Stereo Mixer: https://amzn.to/3OGNEv9
Mio 1-in 1-out USB to MIDI Interface: https://amzn.to/3QCB42B
USB-A to USB-B 2.0 Cable for Midi: https://amzn.to/3YBLzF8
Yamaha FC4A Sustain Pedal: https://amzn.to/45c3apE
Audio-Technica PRO 70 Microphone: https://amzn.to/47uGmTX
K&M Keyboard Bench: https://amzn.to/3qBRCgE
Nord Stage 3 88-Key Fully-Weighted: https://amzn.to/45yP2Xh
LET'S STAY CONNECTED:
My website - https://pianolessonwithwarren.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Pianolessonwithwarren/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/piano_lesson_with_warren/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@piano_lesson_with_warren
Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome and Introductions
03:07 – Introduction to the Diminished Scale
06:16 – Common Gospel Music Movements
09:13 – Exploring Chords with the Diminished Scale
12:22 – Roots of Gospel Music and "Amazing Grace"
15:13 – Advanced Applications of the Diminished Scale
18:21 – Diminished Scale Movements in Gospel
21:19 – Combining Different Diminished Scales
24:29 – Resources and Wrap-Up