Chord progressions
Original exercises with chord diagrams, strumming patterns and practice tips. From beginner to advanced.
105 progressions
Bolero in C
The bolero is a slow, romantic Cuban-origin genre characterized by its gentle 4/4 feel …
Travis Picking in G
Travis picking (named after Merle Travis) is an alternating bass-note fingerpicking sty…
12-Bar Blues in E
The definitive 12-bar blues form in E — the most played key for guitar blues because …
Soleares en La (Flamenco)
The Soleares is one of the most important palos (forms) of flamenco, counted in a …
Slow Texas Blues in B
The slow Texas blues in B calls for deep feeling and space between notes.
Folk Waltz in D (3/4)
The folk waltz in 3/4 time has a lilting, dance-like feel.
Funk Minor Vamp (i7–IV7)
The funk minor vamp alternates between two chords to create an irresistible groove.
Tangos de Cádiz
Los Tangos are one of the most energetic flamenco palos, with a 4/4 feel that has…
Minor Blues in A
The minor blues is darker and more melancholic than its major counterpart.
Circle of Fifths Sequence in C
Moving through chords by descending fifths (or ascending fourths) creates one of …
Country Shuffle in A
The country shuffle borrows the blues shuffle feel and applies it to major-key country …
Country Three-Chord (G–D–C)
Country music lives and breathes the I–V–IV progression.
Quick-Change 12-Bar Blues in G
The "quick change" variant of the 12-bar blues moves to the IV chord (C7) in bar 2 …
Rumba Flamenca en Mi
Rumba flamenca is the most accessible flamenco style, blending Spanish Phrygian harmony…
Bluegrass G Run
Bluegrass guitar plays a rhythmic "chop" (muted downstroke on beats 2 and 4) behind …
One-Chord Funk Groove in E9
The ultimate funk exercise: one chord, infinite groove.
Gospel Turnaround (I–iii–IV–iv) in G
The gospel turnaround uses the "borrowed" minor iv chord to create an emotional, …
Canon Progression in D (Pachelbel)
Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D uses one of the most recognizable chord progressions …
Arpeggiated Study in A minor
A classical guitar arpeggiation study over a simple but beautiful minor progression.
8-Bar Blues in A
The 8-bar blues is a compact variant of the 12-bar form.