A minor Chord Progression is a free lesson for acoustic guitar by Peter Vogl. We will learn how to play the chord progression featured on Track 11, Am Is, of the Let's Jam! Unplugged CD. The progression uses the Am, Am7, FM7, E7, and Dm chords. Peter will also cover two different strum patterns that are used in this song. To learn a more advanced progression that combines chords and riffs, check out Peter's Am Acoustic Blues premium lesson.
Quicktime Video and Printable Tab
Let's start by reviewing the chords used in this song
Here is the first strum pattern that we will use.
Now here is the second pattern that we will play for this song.
After you've mastered these strum patterns try playing along with Track 11 (Am Is) of the Let's Jam! Unplugged CD.
Am Acoustic Blues - Chords & Melody is a downloadable lesson by Peter Vogl that will teach you a blues piece for acoustic guitar. The first pass through this progression features a mixture of chords and licks. The second pass will teach you a rhythmic pattern using an interesting strum pattern with open strings and muting. Peter will teach you how to play this piece with detailed instruction on proper technique and theory. The download includes a .pdf of the scales, tab, and chord charts used in the lesson.
