One of the things that I love about chords is that there are countless ways of playing them. There are a lot of different chord shapes, but I am not specifically referring to that.

I am thinking about the different dynamics, tone, and interpretation that each chord can unlock.

Strumming every chord with the same intensity isn’t the same as playing with dynamics and feel.

In this lesson, I am going to show you my five steps for fantastic chord progressions and how to take a simple progression to the next level.

We will talk about:

• Step 1. Dynamics.
• Step 2. Extensions.
• Step 3. Rhythmic Notes.
• Step 4. Add a Melody.
• Step 5. Combine strumming and fingerstyle.

I will cover each example with both strumming and fingerstyle so that you can have an idea of how the two techniques can inspire you to play the same chord progression differently.

Enjoy this lesson, and have a lovely weekend.