D Cadd9 G Chord Progression is a free video lesson by Peter Vogl that will teach you how to play a very popular chord progression that works for acoustic or electric guitar. Peter will cover how to play the D, Cadd9, and G chords and then teach you a strum pattern to go with it. The lesson will also cover how to change chords quickly and smoothly. Below you will find the video, chord charts, and further explanation. Also, be sure to check out our Most Common Strum Pattern premium download for further learning.
Here are the chord charts for this lesson
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 video.
Lesson 7: The Most Common Strum Pattern by Peter Vogl will teach you a strum pattern that has been used in thousands of popular songs. Peter will also cover a new chord and progressions. You will learn how to play chords like a D/F# which is when you add an F# note to a D chord. Peter has included exercises and tips to help you play and switch chords smoothly, efficiently, and in time. The download features a Quicktime video and a .pdf with chord charts and strumming patterns.
