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Majek Fashek Majekodunmi Fasheke was a Nigerian popular Reggae musician. He was born in February 1963. Although he was born and raised in Benin city where his mother was a native, he was a native of Ijesha , Osun State, Nigeria. Apart from being an international reggae musician, he was also a trumpeter, guitarist and an actor. The news of his death broke early this morning, 2nd of June, 2020 at 57. Some of his works are: 1. Send down the rain 2. So long too long 3. Prisoner of Conscience etc.

Over 70 Common Yoruba and English Praise Songs Ballard/ Waror Beat - 6/8 Beat Abstarct - This article consist of a list of common Yoruba and few English praise songs with six, eight beat. - It will serves as key point songs or song diary to choristers preparing for song ministrations. - Each of the songs has tonic solfa interpretation written after it. 1. O lore ofe, e leru niyin, O lorun agba'ye o, mo gbe o ga m f r d m/ r d l, d s, /m f r d m m m d/ r m d d// 2. Kaabiyesi o, o se o 2x Oba mimo o masse o, ese o O lori aye e maa we o, e se o s s m s d/ s d' s/2x m m s s l s m f r/ d m d m s s m s l s m f r/ d m d// 3. Egbe ge ge ge ge ge ge ge, egbe ge ge ge ge ge ge ge, egbe ge ge e gboluwa ga m m d d d d d d d/ m m r r r r r/ s m d l, s, r r d d// 4. Elo ni mo san f'oba ogo? e lo ni Jesu mi gba? Elo ni mo san f'oba ogo, f'orere l'aye mi? d m d d d m d s, l,/ l, r l, d t l, s,/ s, m d d d m d s, l,/ r d t, m m r m d// 5. I have a reason to praise the lord 4x s ...

Staff Notes Staff notes are signs used on a stave or staff to identify pitch and duration of musical sound.

Enharmonic note is a note with two theoretical names and same sound. Examples of Enharmonic notes on a keyboard   Analysis A black key next to a white key is its sharp. For instance the next black key to C note in the image above is C# (C sharp). That means it raises the the note (C) by a semitone. A black key before a white key is its flat. For instance the black key before note D is Db (D flat). That means it lowers the note (D) by a semitone. Five Major Enharmonic Notes 1. C# is the same as Db 2. D# is the same as Eb 3. F# is the same as Gb 4. G# is the same as Ab 5. A# is the same as Bb

PROFESSOR OLATUNJI AKIN EUBA Akin Euba as popularly known was born in Lagos in the year 1935. He studied composition at the Trinity College of Music London, United Kingdom. He received B.A and M.A. degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles. He holds a Ph. D. in ethnomusic ology from the University of Ghana, Logon. He is known as a Nigerian composer, Musicologist, Pianist and an Author. He passed on this morning (15/04/2020) at the age 85. Some of his works are: 1. Olurounbi (Symphonic study for orchestral) 2. Chaka (opera) 3. Ice Cube (string orchestra) 4. Waker Duru (studies in African Pianism 1-3, piano) 5. Impression from an Akwete cloth (piano) 6. Six Yoruba folk songs, arranged for voice and piano. Etc

BECOME YOUR CHURCH KEYBOARDIST IN SEVEN DAYS (Lesson 7) Introduction: This is the last class in this series. There are lots more to be learnt after this. All this lesson would be able to give  you is the basic knowledge of keyboard. To upgrade your skill,  kindly contact the instructor. Details are written below this article. Make sure you have practised lesson 1 - 6 before you lay your hand on this lesson 7 . How to Back Up Praise Song Praise songs are like the worship songs too only that the tempo of praise songs is faster. You are still going to use the primary chords for praise songs. Example of Primary Triads/Chord     1   3    5 Right Hand Only I - C   E   G     d   m   s IV - F   A   C        f    l    d V -  G    B   D        s    t     r While...

BECOME YOUR CHURCH KEYBOARDIST IN SEVEN DAYS (Lesson 6) Introduction Make sure you have practised lesson 1 - 5 before you lay your hand on this lesson 6. This lesson shall be in sections of two related topics Play Hymns with Triads/Chords Playing hymns with triads/chords requires combination of all you've  learnt from day one. You'll  play the tonic solfa of the song on your right hand (one note at a time) as you've practiced in lesson 1 - 3. The left hand would play triads at intervals as the song progresses. For instance: Song Title: Now The Day is Over m:     m:   m: f: s:-      m:- m: m: f: m: r:-:-  (Right Hand) I                         V        I                        V  (Triad with left hand) m:   m:   r:  d:   f:-    m:...

 BECOME YOUR CHURCH KEYBOARDIST IN SEVEN DAYS (Lesson 5) Introduction Make sure you have practised lesson 1 - 4 before you lay your hand on this lesson 5. This lesson shall be in sections of two related topics Section A Types of Triads and Their Functions There are two types of triads (primary and secondary) base on their degrees (number). Primary Triad These are triads built on degrees such as I, IV and V.  They can independently be used to accompany songs. The spellings of primary triads from C major scale are: I - C E G     d m s IV - F A C        f  l  d V -  G B D        s  t  r Secondary Triads They are used to support the primary triads in accompanying songs. The secondary triads are spelt as follows: II - D F A       r  f   l III - E G B       m  s  t VI - A C  E        l   d m VI...

BECOME YOUR CHURCH KEYBOARDIST IN SEVEN DAYS (Lesson 4) Introduction: Make sure you have practised lesson 1 - 3 before you lay your hand on this lesson 4. This lesson shall be in sections of two related topics Topic: Triads and How it's Being Played on a Keyboard 🎹  Section A Triad  A triad consist of three notes heard in harmony. It is played on a keyboard  with at least three fingers at a time (from one ✋ hand)  and it involves three voices to sing a triad at a time. In the key of C Major which we have been using from the beginning of this class each notes in the scale can start a scale. The first note of a triad is called ROOT then we have the 3RD and the 5th notes Although there are differences between triads and chords, they are still  used interchangeably by people and it it is not entirely wrong. Section B The scale of C major and its Triad spelling (Letters)             1 3 5 Right Hand 1. C - (C E G) ...

BECOME YOUR CHURCH KEYBOARDIST IN SEVEN DAYS (Lesson 3) Introduction Make sure you have practise lesson 1 and 2 before you lay your hand on this lesson 3. This lesson shall be in two sections of two related topics Section A How to Play Songs That Extend Beyond 's' or Below 'd'. From our 2 previous lessons, we have discussed arrangement of fingers for a five notes scale of C - G (d - s) as well as a full major scale of C major C - C' (d - d'). Here we shall discuss how to identify a particular finger that would be suitable for the extra notes if seen in songs. For instance, how do you play a song like the one below: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star d: d: s: s: l: l: s:- f: f: m: m: r: r: d:- s: s: f: f: m: m: r:- s: s: f: f: m: m: r:- d: d: s: s: l: l: s:- f: f: m: m: r: r: d:- Change all the tonic solfas to letters if you prefer letters. Use the scale of C discussed in lesson 2 as guide. The extra note in the song above is 'l'. You'll still n...

BECOME YOUR CHURCH KEYBOARDIST IN SEVEN DAYS (Lesson 2) Introduction- Make sure you have practise lesson 1 before you lay your hand on this lesson 2. In our previous lesson we learnt how to find note C and middle C. Here we'll learn a complete scale of C Major on a keyboard. A complete scale of C major is as follows: C D E F G A B C d  r m f  s  l  t  d New letters here are A B C (l t d) and they are not difficult to find because they are the next three notes from note G to the next C (white keys). Since there are 5 fingers on each hand, then some of the fingers would be repeated to play a whole scale which consist of 8 notes. Below are the finger arrangement to play a full scale of C Major: 1    2   3,  1   2   3   4    5   Right Hand Fingers C   D   E   F   G   A   B   C d   r   ...

BECOME YOUR CHURCH KEYBOARDIST IN SEVEN DAYS (Lesson 1) Introduction- For this lesson to be successful you'll need a working keyboard placed in front of you. Put on the keyboard and minimize the volume. Facing the keyboard, you'll notice it consist of white and black keys. The white keys were arranged serially while the black keys were arranged in groups of 2 and 3. Try to press the keyboard keys (white and black) from your left hand side to your right hand side. You'll realise that, the sound from the left are tick and becomes light as you play forward to your right hand side. That means keyboard sounds were arranged from left hand side to the right. Identification of note C and middle C is the next.  Note C is the first white key before a two set of black keys. 'Before' means, the white key on the left side of two sets of black keys. Once you identify note C then, count all the note C on your keyboard from your left hand side to the right. Note C that falls in...

How to sing praise and worship 1. Start by making the congregation stand. It's a sign of respect and surrender to God. 2. Share a short exaltation or scriptural verse. Maximum of 2mins. You are not there to preach. 3. Sing with your eyes opened. It helps you monitor the service especially the congregation and time. 4. Sing popular or congregational songs. You are there to lead and not to do a solo. 5. Avoid changing songs quickly. Its not about changing of songs. 6. Sing every song for at least 3mins before u change to another 7. Be sensitive to the spirit. (Rom. 8:14) 8. Make room for the congregation to express their worship also. 8. Focus and be active on stage as your involvement will have a great impact on the congregation. 9. Allow for a minute silence during the worship session. It gives room for God to speak clearly to His children. If you are boring on stage the service will be boring as well. 10. Pray a short prayer after the Worship session. 11. Be at alert ...