WHAT IS A GUITAR CHORD PROGRESSION?

A chord progression is a series of chords played in a specific pattern to give a song its unique harmony. While there are many common chord progressions, it’s how those chords are arranged within a song that bring a piece of music to life.

For beginners, there are several basic chord progressions you should be familiar with. Learning these easy chord progressions can help you to gain more practical knowledge of scales and their corresponding chords. Beyond building up your bank of musical knowledge, practicing chord progressions can help you not just become more proficient at transitioning between chords, but is a great way to focus on improving your ability to play strumming patterns and your overall technique.

When it comes to chord progressions, precision is the name of the game. Start slowly. Begin by placing your fingers on the correct frets in the proper position to form a chord. Don’t feel pressured to strum one chord and immediately follow it up with the next chord in the progression. Rather, take your time and be sure you’re fretting the notes correctly. Strum it a few times to better cement the sound of that chord into your brain. Then, take your time and proceed to the next chord, keeping precision and technique in mind.