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MicroLesson: 005 – 1, 4, 5 Progression Using E Chord Shape

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In this MicroLesson, I’ll show you how to play a 1, 4, 5 chord progression using the E chord shape. I’ve also included some fill licks to get you thinking about how to improvise lead over this progression.

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  1. tom902 says

    April 14, 2017 at 6:53 pm

    The lesson has “skips” and places where the audio and video cut out. Very disconcerting.

    I’m using Win 10, Google Chrome (latest version) and a fiber optic line, so no bandwidth problems.

    Thanks!
    Tom

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    • Brian says

      April 14, 2017 at 10:34 pm

      Tom, I can’t replicate that on my end. Try clearing your browser cache and restarting your browser.

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      • tom902 says

        April 22, 2017 at 4:27 pm

        Figured it out, it was Cortana jamming things up!

        Seems Microsoft did an update a few nights ago, every thing works properly now!~

        Thanks!

        Ps Congrats on the 200th lesson and the new series!

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  2. drlknstein says

    April 17, 2017 at 5:05 pm

    I really like all of these- great ideas..but i must confess- I like the slow version with more explanation…I know people have complained to you about too much talking but I always found the explanations extremely helpful

    this chord progression sounds like iimmy buffet…havanna day dreamin

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  3. Hayshaker says

    May 14, 2017 at 9:07 am

    Hey Brian.. this is a nice one. I like these quick lessons.

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  4. Joseph A says

    July 24, 2022 at 2:21 pm

    Using an E shape to create the 1-4-5 chords, what a trick… The different methods you demonstrate to make it more simple to understand guitar theory is awesome.. Maybe you could give us a section on root position on the caged shapes. I’m still trying to wrap my head around the concepts.. Great lessons. Thanks

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