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)
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.
Seasons Of LoveJonathan Larson
An insert song from the Broadway musical Rent, it’s also frequently sung as a gospel piece.
A year equals 525,600 minutes, and the song asks how we choose to live each and every one of those minutes—suggesting we measure that time in seasons of love.
With a quiet yet powerful melody, its lyrics truly resonate.
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.
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.