Game-Changing Turnaround Every Church Pianist Must Know | Mark Hayes Gospel Piano Tutorial

🎹 Do you ever feel stuck going from verse to verse in the same boring way every time? In this piano tutorial, I’ll show you an exciting turnaround chord progression that will instantly make your hymns and worship songs sound fresh and powerful!

This harmonized walk-up to the 5 suspended chord (Gsus, G7sus4, F/G) is one of the best ways to turn a song back around to the beginning or propel it into the chorus. It’s easy, practical, and works in ANY key—making it the perfect tool for church pianists and worship leaders who want to take their playing to the next level.

🔥 What you’ll learn in this lesson:

How to play a turnaround progression from the 1 chord to the 5 suspended chord

How to use it in classic hymns like At Calvary, Are You Washed in the Blood, and Because He Lives

Variations in multiple keys (C, D, Ab) so you can apply it anywhere

A syncopated gospel-style turnaround for extra rhythmic excitement

The best part? You can plug this turnaround into virtually ANY hymn or worship song. Stick around to the end to hear multiple demonstrations and variations that will give your piano playing a professional, gospel sound!

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⏱️ Chapters
0:00 Intro – Why every pianist needs a turnaround
1:00 What is a turnaround chord progression?
2:30 Harmonized walk-up to the 5 suspended chord (Gsus)
4:45 Demonstration in the key of C (At Calvary)
6:30 Key of D turnaround example
7:30 Key of Ab example (Are You Washed in the Blood)
8:50 Syncopated gospel variation (Because He Lives)
10:45 Final tips and recap

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