Chord practice · Stage 2 First chord progressions · 2/6

Try it on screen first, then grab your guitar and take on the sound challenge! In the rhythm game, hit right on the beat.

A – D – E three-chord progression

The three chords in A — the backbone of blues and rock.

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How to practice, in detail

3 games — pick a game first from the chord or scale practice list (you can also switch on the stage screen). Stars = number of games passed.

Fret chords on screen: Fret the progression A – D – E – A in order. Strings you don't play (×) are blocked automatically. Your time is your record (hints add +3 s). ★
Fret chords on guitar: Turn on the camera and mic, then play A – D – E – A in order on your real guitar, strumming once each — the chord is checked by sound and you move on. There's no tempo; your time is your record. ★
Chord rhythm game: When chord blocks scroll in at 60 BPM, play that chord on your real guitar on every beat (quarter-note down strums are free between beats — only sounds on the beat are scored). On-beat hits score PERFECT·GOOD; 70%+ PERFECT+GOOD passes ★

Want to play real songs with the chords you've practiced? Change the key of a score you have with chord transposer to an easier key.