There is a profound difference between hearing the music and listening to music. Hearing music is the involuntary response to the vibrations of sound waves. Listening to music is voluntary in where people are engaged to the music with all senses and emotions. In the History of Gospel Music Documentary the song “Amazing Grace” was used within African American gospel. “Amazing Grace” was improvised in syncopation and rhythm from a former slavery in a harmonically way. Music is a language in a way of sharing our individuality. Rhythm is an important aspect in music. Rhythm is the physical movement or physical response of the body The West African Slave trade used drum, chants, and ritual dances to express freely their belief or spirituality. The drums form the rhythm in body movements and clapping for a constant beat. Slaves by the time did not leave their religion or music behind due to having strong connecting with the African culture. Simple harmony was used due to not being able to read or