Everybody learns the same handful of open position chords when first learning how to play
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Acoustic Rhythm #5: D, E, A Progression
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We’re starting with a progression that will include three chords. There’s no time like the present to start tackling progressions with more than two chords, so let’s jump in!
Acoustic Rhythm #11: D, G, A Eighth Note Strum
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This is a very common three chord progression. Notice how the D chord bookends the progression. Use straight eighth notes and keep it moving!
Acoustic Rhythm #12: G, Am, C, D Eighth Note Strum
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We’re continuing with the straight eighth rhythm here, but now we’ve added a four chord progression. Again, this is a very common progression using G, Am, C, and D.
Acoustic Rhythm #21: Em to Am Eighth Rest Strum
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I’m a big fan of making sure these eighth rest examples come off properly. In this lesson, I’ll stress pick placement and the “sound” of the rest. Yes, resting (on
Acoustic Rhythm #24: G to C Eighth Rest Strum
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You’ll be playing G to C…A LOT! This rhythm combined with these chords may prove to be a little challenging. Pay attention to the rhythm at the end of the measure. The single eighth note example at the end of the measure is very important.
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