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If you've ever listened to the magnificent Mahalia Jackson or Andraé Crouch singing gospel, you were probably amazed by the splendor and power of their voices coupled with the incredible energy of their performances.

Given that gospel songs are so powerful and expressive, why does the average church choir just not reach the same level of emotion and musical glory? Well... to really sing gospel music as opposed to regular church music, different techniques and importantly a different mindset is necessary.

Birth of Gospel

The birth of gospel music came from the African American spirituals of the south in the mid-to-late 19th century. African slaves brought with them a rich musical heritage and part of that was the rhythmical call-and-response style singing. As many were taught the Christian faith, it was a natural thing to incorporate the teachings into this style of spiritual singing. Also, many slaves were illiterate so much learning and passing on of knowledge was done through songs and stories.

Call-and-Response

A call-and-response song revolves around a leader singing a phrase and the others in the group repeating it straight after. Everyone then joins in together for the chorus or refrain. It's beautiful in its simplicity and togetherness. The repetitive lyrics mean everyone can easily join in and create real emotion and meaning to the song.

Classic church hymns such as those written by Isaac Watts or Charles Wesley have a lovely quality but are more complex which means less people can sing them well. Multiple verses and a lack of swinging repetitive lines mean that many congregations and choirs don't seem to sing these hymns with that much heart. In addition, some churches do frown upon too much emotion being displayed in front of others.

The Right Mindset

Singing great gospel though requires a mindset that reflects "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!" This means loosening up, feeling the song deep down and not being afraid to let it out! However, for those of us who really want to become skilled, it doesn't mean you can forget about vocal technique. Gospel is one of the most difficult music forms to master and this combination of pure feeling and technique is what makes gospel a wonderful thing. Remember that you have to really believe what you are singing and be prepared to learn the techniques that will take you higher.

Joe Wesley is passionate about helping people improve their singing and be happy. To discover the next three essential elements to singing great gospel music
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