Chord Theory & Categories
Open Chords
Basic open chords commonly used in many songs
Theory:
Open chords use open strings and are typically played in the first few frets.
A
Am
C
D
Dm
E
Em
G
Common Progressions
I-IV-V
Example: C-F-G
The most common chord progression in popular music
I-V-vi-IV
Example: C-G-Am-F
Popular progression used in many contemporary songs