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Chinese Community Church Music Academy Worship Band 101 RESOURCE BOOK Revised February 21, 2010 I will sing of steadfast love and justice to you, O Lord. I will make music. —Psalm 101:1
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Chinese Community Church Music Academy
Worship Band 101
RESOURCE BOOKRevised February 21, 2010
I will sing of steadfast love and justice
to you, O Lord. I will make music.
—Psalm 101:1
Table of Contents
Welcome to Worship Band 101 3
Overview 4
What is My Job in the Band? 5
How to Learn a New Song 6
Basic Guitar Chords 7
Keyboard and Fretboards 8
Chord Functions and Types 9
How Chords Are Built 10
Practice Routine 1 – Guitar 11
Practice Routine 1 – Keyboards 12
Simple Grooves 13
3-Note Keyboard Voicings, Key of C 14
Solfege Exercise – Key of C 22
Solfege Exercise – Key of F 23
“Glorify Thy Name” 24
“Here I Am to Worship 25
“Because of Your Love” 26, 27
“How Great Thou Art 28
“Step by Step” 29
“The Power of Your Love” 30, 31
“Come Now is the Time to Worship” 32, 33
“Above All” 34
“Open the Eyes of My Heart” 35, 36
“Hosanna – Praise is Rising” 373-Note Keyboard Voicings, Key of C 14
3-Note Keyboard Voicings, Key of G 15
3-Note Keyboard Voicings, Key of D 16
3-Note Keyboard Voicings, Key of F 17
Keyboard Styles – Key of C 18, 19
Keyboard Styles – Key of G 20, 21
“Hosanna – Praise is Rising” 37
“I See the Lord” 38
“The Heart of Worship” 39
Music Glossary 40
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Welcome to Worship Band 101!
Worship Band 101 is a hands-on workshop that teaches you how to play on a
Christian worship team. You’ll learn how to read chord charts, play in the groove
with other musicians, and create on-the-fly arrangements of your favorite
Christian songs. Best of all, we’ll help you develop your mind and heart for
playing on a worship team and praising God through the power of music.
In Worship Band 101, we will focus on four key areas of playing:
1. Instrument Parts– Playing what your instrument is supposed to be playing in a
band setting
2. Voice Leading – Choosing the right notes to play or sing for a smooth,
connected sound
3. Groove – Playing or singing to the natural or established rhythm of a song
4. Song Form– Understanding how songs are constructed to enhance your
musical interpretation
Playing in a band may seem complicated. Yet, it can be learned quickly if you
understand the natural, elegant structure of what you’re supposed to be playing.
This Resource Book provides you the music theory and practice materials that
you need to develop your “chops.” The good news is that you don’t need to be
born with boundless talent to make beautiful music. You just need desire and
persistence.
With that, it’s time to get to work. I truly hope you enjoy Worship Band 101 and
use the skills you acquire to further the Christian ministry.
In His Service,
Ted Fong
916-669-0669
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Overview
Goals1. To bring ourselves and others closer to God through music
2. To develop the musical skills and spiritual attitude required to play in a worship band
3. To enjoy the fellowship of other musicians and singers in a Christian setting
Common Questions1. Do I already need to know how to play music or sing to take this class? Yes. Guitar players need to know
their basic chords, keyboard players need to be able to read simple music, singers need to be able to
sing (in tune) what they hear, drummers need to be able to play basic patterns with proper technique.
2. Do I need an instrument to take this class? Yes. If you don’t have a guitar, keyboard, or bass go out and
buy or borrow one. You may need to invest in other tools like a metronome, technique and music
theory books, and song books.
3. Do I need to be a Christian to take this class? No, but this class will introduce you to the Christian faith
and to other Christians. We will have prayer and short devotionals at the start of each class.
Getting There1. Prayer – Give thanks to God for this opportunity to learn. Ask God for patience and inspiration as you 1. Prayer – Give thanks to God for this opportunity to learn. Ask God for patience and inspiration as you
develop yourself musically and spiritually.
2. Practice – Set aside time each day to practice exercises and songs. Practice methodically. Use a
metronome, drum machine, or Band-In-A-Box. Also take time to explore your instrument and push its
limits. Don’t just play music, create music and have fun!
3. Listen and Play – Listen to Christian music on the radio and YouTube. Download your favorite songs from
iTunes. Listen to the CCC worship band. Listen to how songs are put together. Listen to your part, play
along, mimic what you hear.
4. Speak the Language – Using music terminology will speed up band rehearsals and improve your musical
interpretation, i.e. verse, chorus, coda, tag, turnaround, tempo, legato, staccato, straight eights, shuffle,
downbeat, off beat, major, minor, dominant, pad, pedal, chimes, vamp and so on!
5. Jam! – Get together with other musicians and singers and just jam. Create “head arrangements” of your
favorite songs. Learn to be spontaneous, relaxed, and in the zone. Get rid of the music and let it rip.
6. Overcome Your Fears – In worship, people come to praise and worship God, not to judge you (this is not
American Idol) as a musician or singer. Think of this gig as a duty and not a performance. Forget the
ratings…just get the job done and make it glorifying to God!
7. Keep Your Priorities Straight – Don’t sacrifice the good things in your life to be a worship musician. Your
family, grades, and job are important. Manage your time well. Strive for balance.
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What is My Job in the Band?
Create the Groove
Comping
Fills
Accents
Syncopations
Create the Harmony
Padding
Comping
Melodic lines
Blend in with the band
Support the vocalists
Melodic lines
Create Fullness
Padding
Comping
Dynamics
Create Musical Interest
Fills, licks, riffs
Chord substitutions
Melodic lines
Create a Solo
Intros
Verses
Bridges
Endings
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How to Learn a New Song
1. Listen to the whole song if you have a recording of it.
� What is it about? What do the lyrics mean?
� What is the musical style? Study the song form, tempo, rhythm, harmony and
melody.
� What does each instrument part sound like? Hum each part.
� Sing the melody. Play the melody by ear on your instrument.
2. Learning the chords on keyboards, guitar, and bass
� Make a list of the chords that appear in the song. List their chord function.
� Practice these chords randomly, then in proper order from the lead sheet.
� Use different tempos and rhythms. Use a metronome or drum machine.
� Use proper voice leading, i.e moving from one chord to the next with minimal
movements.
3. Blending in with the other instruments
� Focus on your part based on the role of your instrument and the style of the song.
What is your rhythmic and harmonic role?
� Keyboards – try playing without the left hand, play long notes while others are � Keyboards – try playing without the left hand, play long notes while others are
playing quarters and eights, accent the off beats, playing the higher register if
while others play in the lower register
� Guitar – Play the upper part of your chords while the bass player covers the lower
notes, don’t play over the singer, accent the off beat for a better groove, listen to
the drummer’s hi-hat and symbols, learn to play fast music soft and slow music
loud.
� Bass – Create a “driving” sound or pulse. Match the drummers bass drum where
possible. Keep the beat for the rest of the band.
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EmO OOO
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Fmaj7X OX
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1
E7O OO O
21
FX X
21 1
3
Esus4O OO
2 31
F(A) D DA
DmX O O
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1
F(A) D CA
Dm7X O O
21 1
E EB E BG#
EO OO
321
Dmaj7X O O
F#(A) D C#A
1 1 1
Dsus4X O O
G(A) D DA
3 41
Dm7b5X X O
FD CAb
1 11
Cmaj7X OOO
EC E BG
32
CX OO
EC E CG
32
1
DX O O
F#A D DA
321
C7X O
EC E CBb
32
1
4
Bb/CX
GC F DBb
2 3 3 32
C2X O
GC E DG
31
2 4
F
32
1 1 1
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Basic Guitar ChordsIn Frets 1-5
E EB E BG EF CAE EB D BG# FF CAE EB E BA
A7O OO O
(E) EA E C#G
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AmO OO
(E) EA E CA
321
(E) EA E C#G#
Amaj70 OO
321
A0 OO
(E) EA E C#A
32 1
Am7O OO O
(E) EA E CG
21
G5O O
G GB D DG
F#B D# BA
B7X O
32 41
BbX
FBb F DBb
42 3
Asus4X OO O O
EA E DG
31
A2O OO O O
(E) EA E BA
1 2
G7O OO
G FB D BG
32
1
GO OO
G GB D BG
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4
Fmaj7X X
AF EC
4 4 4
1
F FC F CA
F#m7
F# F#C# E C#A
1
4
11 11
Gmaj7O OO
G F#B D BG
32 1
21
43
1 1
Bm7X
F#B F# DA
1 1
32
1
Gm7
G GD F DBb
1
4
11 11
G7
G FD F DB
32
1 1 1
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Keyboard and Fret BoardsBeginning Worship Band
F G A B C D E F G A B C D E F G A B
F C F
AE D G B E
B E A
1
2
F
AE D G
B E A
1
2
Guitar Bass
Piano
B E A
CG F D G
B
DA G C E A
F
EB A D B
FC G C
B E
GD C F A D
AE D G B E
F F
3
5
7
8
10
12
13
2
4
6
9
11
000
B E A
CG F
B
DA G C
EB A D
FC
B E
GD C F
AE D G
F
3
5
7
8
10
12
13
2
4
6
9
11
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Chord Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Chord Type Major Minor Minor Major Dominant 7 Minor
Key of C Major C Dm Em F G7 Am
Chord Functions and Types
Learning songs will be much easier if you understand and can hear “Chord
Functions.”
� “Grease” is a “1-4-5” song
� “Heart and Soul” is a “1-6-2-5” song
� A “five chord” in the key of D is an A7
� Many songs end with “two-five-one”
There are three main “Chord Types.” Be able to hear and recognize them.
� Major (happy, pleasant, warm)
� Minor (sad, moody, serious)
� Dominant (tense, funky, bluesy)
Key of C Major C Dm Em F G7 Am
Key of D Major (2#) D Em F#m G A7 Bm
Key of E Major (4#) E F#m G#m A B7 C#m
Key of F Major (1b) F Gm Am Bb C7 Dm
Key of G Major (1#) G Am Bm C D7 Em
Key of A Major (3#) A Bm C#m D E7 F#m
Key of B Major (5#) B C#m D#m E F#7 G#m
Chord variations
per chord function
in the Key of C
Cmaj7 Dm7 Em7 Fmaj7 G Am7
C2 Dm11 Em11 F2 Gsus4 Am11
Cmaj9 Dm7b5 Em6 F6 G9
C/E F/A G7b9
C69 G/F G/B
Difficulty on Guitar: Easy Moderate Challenging
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How Chords Are BuiltKey of C Major
F G A B C D E F G A B C D E F G A B
F# G# A# C# D# F# G# A# C# D# F# G# A#
Gb Ab Bb Db Eb Gb Ab Bb Db Eb Bb Ab Bb
C E G
D F A
G B
E G B
F A C
D
B
C
D
E
F
C D E F G A B CC Major Scale:
(2 whole steps + 1 half step) x 2
CHORDS (Function) INTERVAL FROM CHORD ROOT
CMaj7 (1 Chord) 1 3 5 Maj7
Dm7 (2 Chord) 1 b3 5 b7
Em7 (3 Chord) 1 b3 5 b7
FMaj7 (4 Chord) 1 3 5 Maj7
G7 (5 Chord) 1 3 5 b7
A C E GAm7 (6 Chord) 1 b3 5 b7
INTERVALS (# half steps)
Minor 2nd(1)
Major 2nd(2)
Minor 3rd(3)
Major 3rd(4)
Perfect 4th(5)
Perfect 5th(7)
Major 6th(9)
Minor 7th(10)
Major 7th(11)
Octave (12)
C D
D F
C E
C F
C G
C A
D C
C B
C C
E F
10
Fmaj7X OX
EF CA
32
1
Am7O OO O
(E) EA E CG
21
G7O OO
G FB D BG
32
1
CX OO
EC E CG
32
1
F(A) D CA
Dm7X O O
21 1
CX OO
EC E CG
32
1
CX OO
EC E CG
32
1
F(A) D CA
Dm7X O O
21 1
Practice Routines 1With Keys and Chord Functions Shown
EmO OOO
E EB E BG
21
CX OO
EC E CG
32
1
G7O OO
G FB D BG
32
1
F(A) D CA
Dm7X O O
21 1
CX OO
EC E CG
32
1
FX X
FF CA
21 1
3
GO OO
G GB D BG
32
4
EmO OOO
21
A7O OO O
21
DX O O
321
CX OO
32
1
DX O O
321
EmO OOO
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A) Key of C: Chords 1, 4 B) Key of C: Chords 1, 2 C) Key of C: Chords 1, 6, 2, 5
D) Key of C: Chords 2, 5, 1 E) Key of C: chords 1, 3, 4, 5
F) Key of D: Chords 2, 5, 1 G) Key of G: Chords 4, 5, 6
A7O OO O
(E) EA E C#G
21
DX O O
F#A D DA
321
Asus4X OO O O
EA E DG
31
A7O OO O
(E) EA E C#G
21
DX O O
F#A D DA
321
Dsus4X O O
G(A) D DA
3 41
A0 OO
(E) EA E C#A
32 1
DX O O
F#A D DA
321
GO OO
G GB D BG
32
4
GO OO
G GB D BG
32
4
C2X O
GC E DG
31
2 4
G5O O
G GB D DG
21
43
GO OO
G GB D BG
32
4
CX OO
EC E CG
32
1
DX O O
F#A D DA
321
DX O O
F#A D DA
321
G5O O
G GB D DG
21
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E EB E BG (E) EA E C#G F#A D DA EC E CG F#A D DA E EB E BG
H) Key of D: Chords 1, 4, 5, 4 I) Key of E: Chords 4, 1, 5, 1
J) Key of G: Chords 1, 4, 5 K) Key of G: Chords 1, 4, 5, 1
L) Key of D: Chords 1, 1, 4, 5 M) Key of D: Chords 1, 1, 5, 5
Dmaj7X O O
F#(A) D C#A
1 1 1
GO OO
G GB D BG
32
4
A0 OO
(E) EA E C#A
32 1
E EB E BG#
EO OO
321
F#B D# BA
B7X O
32 41
E EB E BG#
EO OO
321
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Glorify Thy NameDonna Adkins
Key of C
E EB D BG#
E7O OO O
21
Am7O OO O
(E) EA E CG
21
F(A) D CA
Dm7X O O
21 1
CX OO
EC E CG
32
1
G7O OO
G FB D BG
32
1
FX X
FF CA
21 1
3
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Verse 1
C Dm7 G7 C
Father, we love You. We worship and adore you.
C F G7
Glorify Thy name in all the earth.
C F E7 Am7
Glorify Thy name, glorify Thy name,
F G7 C
Gorify Thy name in all the earth
Verse 2
Jesus…
Verse 3
Spirit…
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Here I Am to WorshipChris Tomlin
Verse 1
D Asus4 G Asus4
Light of the world, you stepped down into darkness,
D Asus4 G
Asus4X OO O O
EA E DG
31
DX O O
F#A D DA
321
GO OO
G GB D BG
32
4
Key of D 1 45
D Asus4 G
Opened my eyes, let me see,
D Asus4 G Asus4
Beauty that made this heart adore You,
D Asus4 G Asus
Hope of a life spent with You.
Chorus
D Asus
Here I am to worship, here I am to bow down,
D (or Bm7) G
Here I am to say that, you're my God,
D Asus
You're all together lovely, all together worthy,
D G Asus
All together wonderful to me
Verse 2
D Asus4 G Asus4
King of all days oh so highly exalted,
D Asus4 G
Glorious in heaven above,
D Asus4 G Asus4
Humbly You came to the earth You created,
D Asus4 G Asus
All for love's sake became poor, 25
Because of Your LovePaul Beloche
Intro
E A B7 E E A B7 A
Yeah, yeah….. Yeah, yeah.
Key of E 1 4 5
A0 OO
(E) EA E C#A
32 1
F#B D# BA
B7X O
32 41
E EB E BG#
EO OO
321
Yeah, yeah….. Yeah, yeah.
Verse
E A B7 E E A B7 E
As we come into your presence, we remember every blessing,
E A B7 E A (or A7)
That You've poured out so freely from above,
E A B7 E A B7 E
Lifting gratitude and praises for compassion so amazing,
E A B7 E A (or A7)
Lord, we've come to give You thanks for all You've done,
Chorus
E A B7 E A B7
Because of Your love……….we're forgiven
E A B7 E A B7
Because of Your love……… our hearts are clean
E A B7 E A B7
We lift You up…………….with songs of freedom
A B7 E A B7
Forever we're changed because of Your love
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How Great Thou Art
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder
Cmaj7 Gsus G7 Cmaj7
Consider all the works Thy hands have made,
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder,
Cmaj7 Gsus G7 Cmaj7
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.
Cmaj7 Fmaj7 Cmaj7
Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee;
Dm7 G7 Cmaj7
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!
Cmaj7 Fmaj7 Cmaj7
Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee;
Dm7 G7 Cmaj7
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!
When through the woods, the forest glades I wander
And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees,
When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur
And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze...
And when I think that God, His Son not sparing,
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in;
That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing,
He bled and died to take away my sin...
When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow in humble adoration
And there proclaim, my God how great Thou art!
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Music Glossary
1. Arpeggio – a chord that is played note by note
2. Ballad – a song with a slow tempo
3. Blues – a musical style based on the blues scale (1, b3, 4, b5, 5, b7)
4. Bridge – one of five major parts of a song, i.e. intro, verse, chorus, bridge, and ending
5. Chimes effect – an ornamental effect played by striking and sustaining high notes on an instrument
6. Chorus – one of five major parts of a song, i.e. intro, verse, chorus, bridge, and ending
7. Chromatic – refers to notes that are half steps from each other
8. Coda – a section of a song marked by the coda sign
9. Crescendo – increase volume
10. D.S. – a notation in music that tells the musician to go back to the “S” sign
11. Diatonic – refers to notes within the scale or tone center of a song
12. Diminuendo – decrease volume
13. Dominant 7 – same as a “minor 7”
14. Down beat – beats 1 and 3 in a song written in 4/4
15. Ending – one of five major parts of a song, i.e. intro, verse, chorus, bridge, and ending
16. Fill – a musical phrase that ‘s fills up “empty space” in the music
17. First inversion – a chord where the root is placed on top
18. Forte – loud
19. Intro – one of five major parts of a song, i.e. intro, verse, chorus, bridge, and ending
20. Legato – a musical style where notes are played smoothly and connected to each other
21. Lick – a catchy musical phrase or run, same as riff
22. Major – refers to scales and chords defined by the major 3rd and major 7 scale tones22. Major – refers to scales and chords defined by the major 3rd and major 7 scale tones
23. Minor – refers to scales and chords defined by the minor 3rd and minor 7 scale tones
24. Octave – two of the same notes played 12 half steps apart
25. Off beat – beats 2 and 4 in a song written in 4/4, usually accented, same as “up beat”
26. Pad – to play long, sustained chords on a keyboard to produce a richer sound, i.e. string section
27. Pedal effect – where the bass note holds down one note while other chords are being played “on top” of it
28. Piano – soft
29. Pick up – the lead-in notes to a verse or chorus, usually played on beats 3 and 4
30. Riff – a catchy musical phrase or run, same as riff
31. Ritard – to slow down the tempo in the music
32. Second inversion – a chord where the root and third are placed on top
33. Shuffle – a musical style based on a triplet feel, same as swing
34. Slash chords – a chord played over of a note other than the root, i.e. C/Bb means play a C chord over a single-
note Bb
35. Staccato – a musical style where notes are played short and separated
36. Sus 4 – a chord in which the 3rd is replace by the 4th or 11th, i.e. Csus4 chord has the notes C, F, and G
37. Swing – a musical style based on a triplet feel, same as swing
38. Tag – a section at the end of song that’s repeated before ending the song
39. Tempo – the “speed” of a song measured in beats per minute
40. Triad – a three-note chord, usually comprised of the root, third, and fifth
41. Turnaround – refers to the measures and/or chord progression that lead into another verse
42. Up beat – beats 2 and 4 in a song written in 4/4, usually accented, same as “off beat”
43. Upper Extensions – the upper part of a chord beyond the 5th, i.e. the 9th, 11th, and 13th
44. Vamp – a repetitive section played until the band leader gives the cue to continue
45. Verse – one of five major parts of a song, i.e. intro, verse, chorus, bridge, and ending
46. Walking bass – a musical style where bass player plays quarter notes in a scalar or step-wise fashion
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