Intro to Chord Progressions
This progression alternates between G and E minor. Keep your first finger (index) held down while switching chords. E minor can be played with fingers one (index) and two (middle) or with fingers two (middle) and three (ring). In this case, it makes more sense to use fingers one and two, because you can keep your first finger held down when switching chords. For all these progressions, start slowly and gradually increase the tempo as you improve.
G and E Minor
This progression alternates between C and A minor. Keep fingers one (index) and two (middle) held down when switching between these chords. You only have to move your third (ring) finger to change chords. The low E string is muted on both chords. You can use your thumb to mute the low E or you can avoid hitting the low E when strumming with your right hand.
C and A minor
This progression uses the G, C, and D chords. You are not able to keep any fingers held down when switching between these chords, so you jump from chord to chord. Avoid strumming the low-E (string 6) on the C chord. Avoid the low-E (string 6) and A string (string 5) when strumming the D chord.
G, C and D
This progression is very similar to the last, but you play an E minor in measure two instead of a G. Keep your first finger (index) held down when switching from G to E minor. Keep your second finger (middle) held down when switching from E minor to C. Jump when switching from C to D and from D back to G when you repeat the progression. Use your thumb to mute the lower strings on the C and D chords. If you aren’t comfortable muting with your thumb, avoid hitting the lower strings when strumming.
G, Em, C and D
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