Rodney East "I Surrender All" Breakdown (Part 2)

The video is part two of a breakdown of Rodney East's rendition of "I Surrender All," where complex chords and techniques, such as diminished arpeggios, chromatic medians, and re-harmonization, are analyzed in detail. The lesson highlights Rodney East’s unique playing style, which involves omitting the third of chords to create an ambiguous spatial sound and using unconventional chord progressions that defy traditional harmonic rules. The tutorial emphasizes chord movements, such as resolving to unexpected chords (e.g., from flat sixes to majors), and explains how Rodney uses pivot chords for modulation between keys, showcasing advanced harmonic techniques. Warren provides an in-depth analysis of harmonization techniques, like using tritone substitutions and harmonizing vocal melodies with chords in first inversions, while also discussing modal progressions and non-diatonic chords. The lesson is aimed at advanced gospel musicians and offers detailed transcriptions that serve as an intensive learning tool for studying Rodney East’s creative and non-traditional chord progressions and harmonizations. ✅ Need help with chord theory? Download Our Free PDF "7 Steps To Naming Any Chord," Click Here: https://pianolessonwithwarren.com/7-s... ✅ Want to improve your gospel piano skills? Join us for FREE at https://pianolessonwithwarren.com/. RELATED TUTORIALS: ▶️ Learn more about ninth chords:    • Understanding The Different Types Of Seven...   ▶️ Learn more about gospel passing chords:    • The 7 MUST LEARN Gospel Passing Chords   🎹 TUTORIAL GEAR: Audio-Technica ATH-M60X: https://amzn.to/3KIWrLW Focusrite Scarlett USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3QI4Y5r YAMAHA MG06X 6-Input Compact Stereo Mixer: https://amzn.to/3OGNEv9 Mio 1-in 1-out USB to MIDI Interface: https://amzn.to/3QCB42B USB-A to USB-B 2.0 Cable for Midi: https://amzn.to/3YBLzF8 Yamaha FC4A Sustain Pedal: https://amzn.to/45c3apE Audio-Technica PRO 70 Microphone: https://amzn.to/47uGmTX K&M Keyboard Bench: https://amzn.to/3qBRCgE Nord Stage 3 88-Key Fully-Weighted: https://amzn.to/45yP2Xh LET'S STAY CONNECTED: My website - https://pianolessonwithwarren.com/ Facebook -   / pianolessonwithwarren   Instagram -   / piano_lesson_with_warren   TikTok -   / piano_lesson_with_warren   Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome and Introduction 03:32 – Exploring Chromatic Median Relationships 07:01 – Modal Reharmonizations and Non-Diatonic Chords 10:27 – First Inversion Chords and Harmonizing the Melody 13:52 – Complex Chord Progressions and Left Hand Movement 16:15 – Harmonizing with Quartal Voicings 19:33 – Transitioning to G Major: Common Chord Modulation 22:02 – Advanced Vocal Harmonizations 25:24 – Chromatic Median Relationship Between G and E 27:22 – Progression Back to E Major 30:14 – Wrapping Up: Creative Transcription Techniques