Not only is Gospel music one of the oldest genres of music, it is also the most influential. You can see the footprint of gospel music virtually everywhere, from the blues to rock and roll.
Though it may sound similar to contemporary Christian music, gospel has its very own silt and flair. Often time it focuses on perseverance when overcoming obstacles and enormous challenges.
Though there is a wide variety of gospel music, there are a couple of characteristics that define the genre.
Crowd Participation
Gospel music is all about engaging people. Whether you are in church, congregation, at home, or in your car. Gospel artist do this by writing easy-to-follow and catchy rhythms.
Gospel artists are inspired by the word of God. It’s hard not to become engaged with this type of music, it is inevitable that you will be clapping and singing along.
Deliberate Use of Performers
Although most musical artists are charismatic performers, the gospel genre takes this a step further with dynamic performs and a strong message. We’ve all seen a single gospel soloist take a congregation to the next level.
Heavy Piano Music
While the piano is not the only instrument involved, Gospel songs are usually heavy on the piano music. The tune may be carried by the piano, but there are also tambourines, guitar, drums, and even horns
Clear and Straightforward Lyrics
You won’t ever have to guess what a gospel song is about. The lyrics are very clear and straightforward. They communicate a strong biblical message and also give the listener a roadmap to follow, so they can participate by singing along or echoing certain parts
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