Left Hand Chords · Lesson 6 of 12

Progression I–IV–V (C F G)

The classic 3-chord blues and rock progression: C → F → G. Countless rock, folk, and country songs use only these three chords. Practice fast, even transitions between them.

What you'll practice

Switch C, F, G block chords quickly and evenlyRecognize the blues/rock sound of I–IV–VAble to play hundreds of songs with just three chords
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Lesson 7: Progression vi–IV–I–V (Am F C G)