Precious Lord! How to play Black Gospel Book 1 [Paperback]

Robert Jefferson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 29, 2007

Precious Lord! How to Play Gospel Music book 1 is the leading and most comprehensive book on the subject. It offers step by step instructions; from traditional to contemporary styles, and is a great teaching aid for the private instructor and the college professor. "TRULY A TREASURE!To all who have wished for and searched for a good book on how to play black gospel. This is it!! This book is better than good. It is excellent. The author clearly knows his subject well and is able to present it clearly...The book is practical and detailed. Many different aspects of black gospel are illustrated and are demonstrated on the accompanying CDs. As far as I am concerned this material is classic. In view of the quality of the information as well as the fact that this imformation is normally so difficult to obtain, I feel blessed to have bought this book..."Linden, NJ United States "Hightly Substantive!!!A long overdue book that delves down into the the theory behind playing black gospel. It is well written, and substantive. Robert L. Jefferson has elevated the instruction of gospel to a totally new level. With players of the authentic music willing or able to teach being so rare, it is a true treat to study with an individual who is so clearly able to articulate it. After a brief history of the music, Mr. Jefferson tackles a wide array of topics from basic chord theory and gospel cadence, to everything from passing chords, secondary dominants, contemporary, licks and fills, soul gospel and more. Examples are enlightening and abundant...Purchasing this book will definitely take you to a whole new level regardless of where you are now! When it comes to music instruction books, this book ranks TOP on my list.""Jazz Organist" (Tokyo, Japan)

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About the Author

Robert L. Jefferson holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona, a Master of Music degree from the University of Houston, and a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree from the University of Maryland. He began playing the piano for the church at the age of nine. Dr. Jefferson was able to refine his gospel style by serving as pianist for the Mount Calvary Baptist Church, the Salt River Valley District Association Congress and the Arizona National Baptist Convention. He also promoted the gospel style of piano playing through his private piano students. After leaving Phoenix, he served as organist for the Christian Fellowship of Musicians and Entertainers and taught class piano at the University of Houston. Jefferson has had extensive performing experience as pianist for a variety of gospel artists throughout the United States and Asia. While in Japan, he was musical director of the Yokota Inspirational Gospel Choir in Tokyo and also educator for numerous Japanese gospel choirs and musicians throughout Japan. He is experienced as a soloist, songwriter, recording artist and jazz pianist and continues to perform and conduct workshops nationally and internationally. It is Dr. Jefferson's desire that his books will aid in elevating the spread of gospel music education throughout the world. Go to www.jeffersonpresents.com for more information.

Product Details

• Paperback: 124 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (November 29, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 143432186X
• ISBN-13: 978-1434321862
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,600,896 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Robert L. Jefferson is experienced as a vocalist, songwriter, recording artist and pianist, and is highly sought after as a speaker, and clinician. He has performed with major symphonic orchestras and in concert halls throughout the United States and abroad. Dr. Jefferson is one of the leading experts in the study of Gospel Music performance. He is also the author of the most popular and comprehensive How to Play Gospel Music series books in print. Dr. Jefferson is published by Oxford University Press as well as other publishers.