Keys โ€” Understanding the Keyboard

Every key on the piano has a note name. The white keys are the natural notes โ€” C D E F G A B โ€” and they repeat across the keyboard. The black keys are the sharps and flats. C is always to the left of the group of two black keys.

Keys Packet โ€” Key of C

This is your Keys Packet page for the Key of C. Each number (1โ€“7) has a keyboard diagram showing which keys to press. The teal highlighted keys are the notes you play.

When a song is in the Key of G, open your Keys Packet to the Key of G page. Find the number on the chart. Play what the diagram shows. That's the whole system.

Guitar โ€” The Fretboard

Standard guitar tuning from lowest to highest string: E ยท A ยท D ยท G ยท B ยท e. Each fret raises the pitch by one half step. Your Guitar Packet shows chord diagrams for every number in every key.

Guitar Packet โ€” Key of G

This is your Guitar Packet page for the Key of G. The horizontal fretboard shows exactly where to place your fingers for each chord number. Teal dots = where your fingers go. ร— = mute that string. โ—‹ = play open.

The Key of G is one of the most guitar-friendly keys. G, C, Em, and D are all comfortable open chord shapes โ€” and those are the 1, 4, 6m, and 5 in the Key of G.

Bass โ€” Single Notes, Not Chords

Bass players play single notes โ€” the root of each chord number, or the note on the right side of a slash chord. Your Bass Packet shows a fretboard pattern for every key with numbers inside the dots so you always know what degree you're playing.

Bass Packet โ€” Key of C

The number inside each teal dot is the scale degree. The root note (1) has a slightly larger dot with a ring around it. The pattern shows both 4-string and 5-string bass.

When you see a slash chord like G/B on the chart, you play B โ€” always the note on the RIGHT of the slash. Find B on your fretboard pattern for the current key.

Drums โ€” Kit Components & Dynamics

Drums don't play pitched notes, but every component of the kit has a name and a specific role. Knowing these names helps you follow chart instructions and communicate clearly with the worship team.

Drum kit โ€” labeled components

Drummers at Wellspring use a five-level dynamic system tied to song sections. Dynamic markings on the chart tell you the energy level โ€” from soft and spacious (Level 1โ€“2) to full and driving (Level 4โ€“5).

Your job as a drummer is not to play every number โ€” it's to hold the groove, serve the section, and respond to the leader. The numbers help you understand what the band is doing so you can make the right dynamic choices.

Download Your Instrument Packet

Your instrument packet is your reference guide for every key. Bring it to the workshop โ€” printed or on a device.

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Keys Packet

Keyboard diagrams for all 12 keys

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Electric Guitar

Fretboard chord diagrams, all 12 keys

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Acoustic Guitar

Open position chords, all 12 keys

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Bass Packet

4-string & 5-string fretboard patterns

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Drums Packet

Song maps, dynamics, groove guide

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