In this free lesson for beginning guitarists by Peter Voglyou will learn a chord progression (D, Cadd9, and G). It's a common chord progression that you will find in many hits and works well on acoustic or electric guitar. We will also learn a strum pattern to go with it. The lesson will also cover how to change chords quickly and smoothly.
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Here are the chords that we're going to use
Let’s look at how to change chords easily. Notice when changing from D to Cadd9, the 3rd finger can remain where it is. This is a pivot finger. Leave the third finger still when changing between these two chords. Between Cadd9 and G, the 3rd finger may remain still again. Use this pivot finger when changing chords. When going back to D, again the 3rd finger is the pivot finger. During this whole chord progression, the 3rd finger never has to move. This will help smooth out the chord progression and cut down on mistakes.
Let’s learn a strum pattern for this chord progression. Try "Down Down Up Down Down". First let’s try this on the D chord.
Now let’s try changing chords. The whole chord progression will be D Cadd9 G D, then start over again with the D chord.
Practice this chord progression until you can play it easily. The hardest part is playing it without breaking rhythm. Make sure to practice along with the QuickTime Video.
Beginning Guitar Lesson 2 by Peter Vogl is a downloadable Quicktime video lesson for beginning guitarists that focuses on learning how to strum the guitar. We'll cover proper technique, different strumming patterns, learn some exercises, and strum through different chord progressions. This lesson will get you on your way to learning how to play songs. $4.99
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