| Gospel music is a spiritual genre of music which | | | | One popular way is to borrow a music book from |
| encompasses many different genres including jazz, | | | | either your church or neighborhood library. These |
| country, rock, and the blues. In many gospel bands | | | | books will contain many different songs which can |
| and choirs, the guitar is a supporting instrument which | | | | help give you a strong and diverse background of |
| focuses on just a few key chords and accurate | | | | gospel songs. Many of these books range from |
| timing. Learning to play the gospel guitar is easy, but | | | | elementary to expert levels, so all church guitar |
| requires a lot of practice. This article focuses on how | | | | players can benefit. |
| to play praise guitar. | | | | After practicing worship guitar and gaining comfort |
| The first step in how to play worship guitar is to | | | | with the key worship guitar chords and rhythmic |
| learn the most used chords in gospel music. A lot of | | | | methods, the next step in how to play worship guitar |
| gospel guitar playing involves strumming chords C, G, | | | | is to join a gospel music group. Gospel music groups |
| and F. After learning the primary gospel chords, the | | | | can vary significantly as they are spiritually based, but |
| next step in playing gospel guitar is to enhance your | | | | express their beliefs through a variety of different |
| timing. Since gospel guitar is usually a supporting piece | | | | musical genres. To find a gospel music group you |
| in a larger band, learning the timing of the chords is | | | | should first check with your church's musical group |
| important. Purchasing a rhythmic machine will help you | | | | who may be looking to add a guitarist. Many gospel |
| learn and improve your timing. | | | | groups are constantly looking to expand, although |
| The next step in how to play worship guitar is to | | | | your guitarist role may not be exactly what you |
| practice. There are various ways to practice guitar. | | | | desire. |