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Progression · 4-string · Arpeggios

I–vi–IV–V in G

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Tab & notation

Arpeggios · 4 bars, one chord each · 8th notes
Chord
Note
Deg
G
D
A
E
Fing
G
G
1
3
2
B
3
2
1
D
5
5
4
G
1
5
4
D
5
5
4
B
3
2
1
G
1
3
2
B
3
2
1
Em
E
1
0
o
G
♭3
3
3
B
5
2
2
E
1
2
2
B
5
2
2
G
♭3
3
3
E
1
0
o
G
♭3
3
3
C
C
1
3
2
E
3
2
1
G
5
5
4
C
1
5
4
G
5
5
4
E
3
2
1
C
1
3
2
E
3
2
1
D
D
1
5
2
F♯
3
4
1
A
5
7
4
D
1
7
4
A
5
7
4
F♯
3
4
1
D
1
5
2
F♯
3
4
1

How it's built

One chord per bar · pick a bar to see it on the neck

The 1950s doo-wop progression, still everywhere in pop and soul.

Key
G · 1 sharp: F♯
Chords
G (I), Em (vi), C (IV), D (V)
Bass line
Up and down the chord tones in the rhythm you choose.
Practice tip
Play the arpeggios in triplets for a 50s ballad feel.
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Complete a loop to log a tempo for this progression.

Practice routine

Add BPM every loops, up to BPM
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Cycling 4ths is how jazz players drill a shape in all twelve keys.

I–vi–IV–V bass lines in all 12 keys

The 1950s doo-wop progression, still everywhere in pop and soul.

Numerals: I · vi · IV · V. Play the arpeggios in triplets for a 50s ballad feel.

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