Practice songs for gospel beginners
I’ve put together a selection of songs that are suitable for practice for those new to gospel.
Gospel is a form of religious music that originated in the United States within Protestant Christianity, and the word also means “good news.”
The distinctive vocal style heard in church singing is something many singers admire and try to emulate.
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Practice Songs for Gospel Beginners (21–30)
I smileKirk Franklin
It’s a song that says, “Even when you’re down or hurt, smile.” Kirk Franklin incorporates hip-hop into gospel, and in this track the blend is masterful.
Both the melody and the lyrics are light and easy to understand.
Total PraiseRichard Smallwood
This is a song by Richard Smallwood, a towering figure in the gospel world who displayed his talent from a young age and has won numerous awards.
The lyrics are partially drawn from the Bible, and the song is a prayer to God when one encounters hardships on a pilgrimage.
It is, above all, grand in scale and beautifully melodic.
OH HAPPY DAYEdwin Hawkins
This song became famous in the movie Sister Act 2, but it was originally a huge hit performed by the Edwin Hawkins Singers.
It’s also featured in the musical Mama, I Want to Sing.
The quiet introduction building to a powerful climax is quintessentially gospel.
Jesus Is The AnswerAndrae Crouch
This is a signature work by Andraé Crouch, a leading figure in American gospel music, and it has been covered by many singers.
Its message is that God is the answer for the world.
The relaxed rhythm and repetitive lyrics make it easy to remember, and the choral parts in the solo sections are very beautiful.
THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINESteeles
It is sung in the Whoopi Goldberg–starring film “Corrina, Corrina.” Translated, the title means “I Am a Little Light,” and it has a bright, positive message about shining your own light no matter the circumstances.
Both the melody and the lyrics repeat many times, making it an easy song to remember.
Joy To The WorldWhitney Houston
The original song is the well-known Christmas hymn in Japanese, ‘Joy to the World’ (Morobito Kozorite).
It begins with a solemn, gentle solo, but once that ends, it suddenly shifts into an up-tempo gospel.
It’s a song from Whitney’s starring film, ‘The Preacher’s Wife.’
THAT’LL BE THE DAYLinda Ronstadt
Originally a song by rock ’n’ roller Buddy Holly (best known for “It’s So Easy”), it reached No.
1 in both the U.S.
and the U.K., so many of you may be familiar with it.
This version was arranged by Linda Ronstadt in a gospel style, showing how gospel arrangements had taken hold even among white audiences.