The Judah Kids Music Room

Good Good Father

Chris Tomlin

Key: D Major
73 BPM
6/8
Key of D6/848 BPM (chart)Beginner-friendly

Our goal: learn the structure of the song, listen to the band, and play with confidence.

Choose an instrument

Select your instrument to see your lesson, diagrams, and practice goals.

Acoustic Guitar

Use DADGAD tuning (6th to 1st: D–A–D–G–A–D). Move only the 6th and 3rd strings; let the others ring open.

Today's focus: Practice moving between the chord shapes without losing the 6/8 pulse. These are open, colorful voicings, not conventional closed major/minor chords.
How to tune to DADGAD

From standard E–A–D–G–B–E: lower the 6th string E→D, the 2nd string B→A, and the 1st string E→D. Leave the other three strings unchanged. Use a chromatic tuner.

Show DADGAD chord diagrams

Open circle = play open. Filled circle = fret this note. Fret numbers on the left show the actual position on the neck.

Acoustic rehearsal

Until a dedicated practice track is ready, practice the chord changes slowly with a metronome or the class recording.

Keyboard

Right hand: keep A3 below D4 for the entire song (the fifth of D beneath the root). Left hand: play one bass note at a time.

This is a simple, stationary right-hand drone with a moving bass—not a full voicing of each chord.

Bass Guitar

Follow the chord roots. Start by playing one note per chord change; then try playing on beats 1 and 4 in each 6/8 measure.

Standard 4-string bass tuning: E–A–D–G (thickest to thinnest).

Drums

Learn the structure, not a note-for-note drum performance. Feel the 6/8 pulse as ONE-two-three FOUR-five-six.

Open drum tutorial on YouTube

Today's challenge: Start with kick on 1 and snare on 4. Listen for when the song gets quieter or louder. Practice entering and stopping together.

Electric Guitar

Use this lesson as your reference, but focus first on song sections, dynamics, and supporting the band.

Open electric guitar tutorial on YouTube

If the tutorial differs from our arrangement, follow the key-of-D chart and the worship leader's cues.

Vocals

Listen to the song and sing along. Focus on the melody, lyrics, and the transitions between sections.

For class: identify the verse, chorus, and bridge. Practice starting together and ending phrases together.

Chord Charts & Practice Tracks

Choose the chord chart you want to practice with. The number chart is linked to the Google Drive file provided for this lesson.

Nashville Number Chart

Open the Number Chart in Google Drive

If the preview is blocked by Drive permissions, use the link above. The file must be shared with students for them to view it.

Practice tracks and additional resources

Approved practice recordings and the full-band MD track can be added when shareable links are available.

Today's rehearsal goals

1. Know the sections

Identify verses, chorus, and bridge as you listen.

2. Hold the pulse

Count in 6/8 and keep a steady tempo.

3. Play with the band

Listen for transitions, builds, and quiet moments.

4. Practice independently

Use the diagrams or video for your instrument before rehearsal.