Different Chord Progressions
This is a medium tempo Latin - Jazz groove. The top note remains constant while the chords underneath change. Patterns like this were originally played with normal playing style.
This kind of progression is often used in Flamenco music.
This is the same progression in a different rhythm. The 6/8 rhythm used in this chord progression is in the style of Chick Corea.
Another old and popular chord progression is the following.
Use your own rhythms and transpose the previous progressions into different keys.
The remaining exercises in this book are based upon standard chord progressions. Version A of the exercise introduces the chord progression using arpeggios with easy timing. Version B is an example of what can be done to make the progression more interesting for accompanying, improvising and soloing. It is advisable to become thoroughly familiar with Version A before attempting Version B. Start slowly at first to make all NOTES sound clear. To get maximum benefit from these exercises transpose them to different keys.
The chord symbols above each exercise indicate the type of chord played (e.g., maj, min 7 etc.) and its relation to the next chord, i.e.:
E.g., in the key of C major:
E.g., in the key of A minor:
This system helps to make the progression easier and quicker to transpose into other keys.
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