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How to unlock I-IV-V progressions
The skeleton key for countless songs in folk, country, rock, blues, and beyond.
Simple chord substitutions
Swapping out a chord or two can really liven up a progression and also help you discover new melodic ideas to sing on top.
Chord progressions in minor keys
A songwriter’s guide, continued. (See the lesson on major keys.)
Low tunings guitar lesson
Get some of that alternate-tuning mojo without straying too far from standard tuning.