Why do some chord progressions sound like a melody, while yours just sound like chords?
Most players think of chords as fixed shapes you strum and move on from. But the moment you start treating them as tools, something shifts. In this lesson I walk you through a progression in D major that starts with a B minor, layers in chord modifications on E minor, G, and A sus4, and ends with a hammer-on riff that slides down the neck. No music theory tangents, just real techniques you can use to make your own progressions sing.
In this lesson, you’ll learn:
- How to modify a root-5 B minor bar chord by lifting one finger and hammering back on at the 2nd string, 3rd fret
- An E minor twist that walks your pinky and ring finger down the 1st string for an instant melodic feel
- How to add a color note to G chord while muting the 5th string so the chord stays clear (plus a two-finger beginner option)
- A hammer-on riff at the 7th fret that slides to the 5th and then the 2nd fret to resolve the whole thing