mendel
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I was struming away on my lunch break earlier and I found myself playing C, Am, F, G7. I like to strum it in different patterns, and I was curious what chord progressions you guys like to play around with. Any favorites?
Good question. Here is an answer from our UU member Mitch, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJewlLxdLLo.Kenikas- This may be naive of me, but what do you mean by "Hawaiian Vamps"?
Kenikas- This may be naive of me, but what do you mean by "Hawaiian Vamps"? Also, I notice that you progressions have only 3 chords in them. Is that the norm, and my favorite happens to have 4, or are there usually 4 chords in a progression? I have heard in the past that it has something to do with the root chord, arpeggios, and then a 7th note from the same key. Perhaps that was incorrect.
I'm glad others got to answer you before I got back, they did a much better explaination than I could. A couple of good chord references that I've found usefull are "Understanding Ukulele Chords" (Mel Bay book), and "Fretboard Roadmap for Ukulele". Both give a good foundation on chords without going to deep into music theory.Do you recommend any resources, articles or otherwise about the theory of chord numbers? I am finding that in my playing it is obvious that the design of the Uke is genius because of how easily chords that play well with each other are oriented so well in relation to one another on the instrument. I am enjoying playing, but I am the type of person that always wants to not just play, but also be a "student of the game" so to speak.
Lately I have been noodling around with F, Am, Dm, Bb.
One of my favorite chord progressions comes from the Beatles' song, "All My Loving."
In the key of C, the progression is: Dm, G, C, Am, F, Dm, Bb, G.
(I've played the song in other keys as well, but the key of C seems to fit my limited vocal range the best.)
Here's Ukulele Mike playing this progression (the song begins at 1:58):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy0N7unQDHU
Great song I like this too and try to play it every day. The version I play uses G7 instead of G. I'm gonna try it with G when I get home from work.One of my favorite chord progressions comes from the Beatles' song, "All My Loving."
In the key of C, the progression is: Dm, G, C, Am, F, Dm, Bb, G.
(I've played the song in other keys as well, but the key of C seems to fit my limited vocal range the best.)
I don't believe a chord progression is 4 chords. I usually think of a chord progression as the chords in a song. While 1 & 2 chord song are around one may not think of them as a progression.
One of the most common progressions is the I,IV,V7 (key of C - C, F & G7).
It is used in countless songs, is the basis of most rock & roll, country, folk and blues.
Hawaiian vamps are the II,V(7),I. You will hear them as an intro in a lot of Hawaiian songs. It sets the tempo for the dancers as well as the band.
They can also used as an outro/ending.
It is probably worth the time to learn the theory of chord numbers. I also believe in practicing chord progressions in different keys.
It not only helps in transitions, but helps you begin to hear chord changes. By practicing the chords in a particular key you will learn to move easily from chord to chord.
It is important to be able to transition between C & F or C & G7. You will find these chords together often.
There won't be many times you need to go from C to an Ebm7 for example.
I also suggest learning the "circle of 5th's" progression in various keys, it sound cool and is fun too. (key of C - C,E7,A7,D7,G7,C)
good luck and keep noodling around, it can fun and productive.