Country Chord Changes
March 9, 2013 2 CommentsLearn a classic country chord progression in this lesson
Chord Progressions
Ray Lamontagne style chord progression
March 4, 2013 1 CommentToday we’ll use drone notes to create a Ray Lamontagne progression that he might use in one of his folk ballads
Dreamy Lydian Chord Progression
December 29, 2012 2 CommentsCreate an atmospheric, dreamy riff using the lydian mode in this guitar lesson
Open Mic Chord Progressions
December 18, 2012 1 CommentLearn a funky chord progression that hearkens back to beatnik open mic nights.
The Jazz Toolkit – Diminished Leading Chords
December 5, 2012 1 CommentCreating interesting sounding but powerful jazz progressions is easy. Today we’ll show you a simple trick to create some outside the box harmonies.
The Circle Progression – King of Chord Changes
November 29, 2012 1 CommentThe most powerful progression in all music – the circle progression. Today we’ll learn all about it and how to use it.
Use Chord Extensions for That Wow Factor
August 28, 2011 1 CommentBanging away on chords often won’t do anything to capture your listener’s attention. Today we’ll show you how to use chord extensions to turn a regular progression into a head turner.
Create Riffs by Subbing Bass Note Chords
August 19, 2011 No CommentsToday we’ll be looking at another riff writing technique – substituting common chords for bass note chords to create modern and advanced sounding progressions.
Classical Progressions for the Modern Rocker
August 19, 2011 2 CommentsToday, we’ll be using harmonic minor to incorporate classical progressions in a modern rock way.
Create Heavy, Grungy Drop D Progressions
August 19, 2011 No CommentsToday we’ll explore how to use use Drop to create heavy yet poppy and memorable chord progressions.
Create Killer Progressions With Dominant Resolution
August 18, 2011 No CommentsCreating great progressions is the foundation for an awesome song. Today we’ll show you a technique to naturally flow and lead to the next chord.
Change Keys Using a ii V I
August 17, 2011 No CommentsChanging keys is a great way to add some excitement to your song. We’ll show you a cool jazz trick to make the transition seamless!
Jazz Progressions – Tritone Substitutions
August 16, 2011 No CommentsTo make those classic jazz progressions, often players employ a neat trick called tritone substitutions. We’ll break it down and make it super simple!
The Ultimate Jazz Progression – ii V I
August 16, 2011 1 CommentIf there’s one lesson to learn when it comes to jazz guitar, this might be it. ii V I’s are all over the place in jazz and define the harmony for thousands of songs.