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Helpful hints in learning chord progressions.
On another thread Pete had mentions learning methods for practicing chord progressions. I think he mentioned Hotel California and a Lynyrd Skynyrd song. Here is what I posted in reply to his post.
As Pete said Hotel California is a good one to practice chord progressions on.
I always stsr with a simple quarter note strum pattern. 1, 2, 3, 4.
I use this song all of the time for chord practice but also change it up. Both strumming and arpeggio style or just use the treble strings for the chords, then do it backwards. then 4 strings , then 5 strings. This exercise has really helped me with improvisations and simple blues style answer and response riff lines that I have incorporated it into my every day playing. Also walk ups and lead in’s to chord changes.
The Arpeggio workout really helps when I’m stuck using a scale in a riff and need to change something up to even out the riff. Doing it backwards really burns it into your memory.
Any other helpful chord progression learning tips is always welcome.
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This is a great song to learn because you play one chord for 2 measures in the verses so the changes are less frequent and you get enough time to make them.
The Lynyrd Skynyrd song Simple Man is kind of the opposite. Only 3 chords but them changes come at you fast! They happen on the AND of the 4-beat going into the next measure – tricky! But it’s only 3 easy chords.
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