Another common Country progression is the eight bar Country progression. A variation of this sequence is shown here.
To play the previous progression in the key of G, substitute the symbols I, IV, and V with the three basic chords in the key of G (G, C and D). Play the following example, using basic chords and a simple rhythm pattern.
The next example uses the same progression as example 5 but in the key of D.
As with the 16 bar Country progression there are several variations on the 8 bar Country progression, some of which will appear throughout the book. The following variation incorporates the V7 chord.