music notation for a gospel piano 1-1/3-4 chord progression

The I-I/3-IV Progression

A definitive Gospel device is to connect the I chord to the IV chord by inserting the first inversion of the I chord in between…

Doing so creates both melodic interest in the bass and an irresistible sense of forward harmonic motion…

Notice the strength of the melodic motion in the bass, creating a powerful sense of direction and anticipation… it is appropriate to conceive and perceive the E as the leading tone into the F chord.

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2 responses to “The I-I/3-IV Progression”

  1. vcolborn52 Avatar
    vcolborn52

    Would you explain the use of the % sign notation? Thanks

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    1. Frank J Peter Avatar
      Frank J Peter

      Thanks for asking, Von. Think of the % sign like a musical ditto for the chord(s) in the previous measure.

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