Learn Fill-In Chords for Contemporary Christian Music

Learn Fill-In Chords for Contemporary Christian Music

The video emphasizes the importance of incorporating fill-in or passing chords in contemporary Christian music (CCM) to personalize and enhance standard worship songs, moving beyond just the basic chords provided in sheet music.
I Introduce the concept of fill-in chords through examples like transitioning from C major to A minor using different inversions and chords, demonstrating how this technique can add musical interest and depth to a song.
I provide practical tips on implementing fill-in chords, highlighting the importance of stepwise bass movement and avoiding root position parallels in the right hand to maintain harmonic variety and smooth transitions.
An exercise is presented to practice harmonizing the major scale with chords in all 12 keys, aiming to build familiarity and ease in applying fill-in chords within a diatonic context, with a downloadable PDF for reference.
The video concludes with advanced tips for adding more complex chord movements to CCM songs, showcasing how strategic chord substitutions and inversions can create richer musical textures and emotional depth in worship music.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Enhancing Worship Songs with Fill-In Chords
01:02 Understanding Fill-In and Passing Chords
03:16 Practical Application in a Song
07:16 Key Considerations When Using Fill-In Chords
10:22 Harmonizing the Major Scale Exercise
16:31 Advanced Techniques for Adding Chords to CCM Songs