{"id":2214864,"date":"2026-08-02T07:08:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T05:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twelve-assistant.com\/guitar-practice-guide\/first-chord-progressions\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T07:08:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T05:08:28","slug":"first-chord-progressions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/twelve-assistant.com\/en\/guitar-practice-guide\/first-chord-progressions\/","title":{"rendered":"First Chord Progressions for Guitar Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"ta-theorie\">\n\n<p class=\"lead\">You know a few chords, but in what order? Here are 10 chord progressions that sound great immediately, with no barre chords, plus famous songs built on them. Then we&#8217;ll sing over them, and finish with the best part: creating your own.<\/p>\n\n  <section class=\"direct-answer\" id=\"essentials\">\n    <h2>The Essentials in 30 Seconds<\/h2>\n    <p>A <strong>chord progression<\/strong> is a series of 2 to 4 chords played one after another, looped, forming the accompaniment of a song. On guitar, first progressions use <strong>open chords, no barres<\/strong>: for example G, D, Em, C, the most used progression in pop music. Just a few strums per chord and a steady loop are enough to accompany hundreds of songs and sing along.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <nav class=\"toc\">\n    <h2>On This Page<\/h2>\n    <ul>\n      <li><a href=\"#definition\">1. What Is a Chord Progression (and Why 4 Chords Are Enough)<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#progressions\">2. 10 Easy Chord Progressions, No Barres<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#singing\">3. Singing Over a Chord Progression<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#create\">4. Creating Your First Chord Progression<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#recap\">Summary<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/nav>\n\n  <!-- ============ H2: definition ============ -->\n  <section id=\"definition\">\n    <h2>1. What Is a Chord Progression (and Why 4 Chords Are Enough)<\/h2>\n\n    <p>Listen to any song you love: under the vocals, there&#8217;s very likely a <strong>loop of 2 to 4 chords repeating<\/strong>. That&#8217;s the chord progression. The melody tells the story, the progression sets the mood: bright, melancholic, tense, peaceful. Change the order of the same chords and the emotion changes; you&#8217;ll hear it below.<\/p>\n\n    <p>Why do these chords fit together? Because they belong to the same <strong>family<\/strong>: each key groups chords built from the same notes, so they naturally sound good together. In G major, the useful family members for beginners are <strong>G, Am, C, D, and Em<\/strong>. Pick from these and you&#8217;re guaranteed it will sound good. Where does this family come from exactly? That&#8217;s the work of scale degrees, explained in <a href=\"https:\/\/twelve-assistant.com\/en\/music-theory-for-guitar\/scale-degrees-guitar\/\" data-track=\"wp-link-first-progressions-to-degrees\">the article on degrees and Roman numerals<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n    <p>In each family, two chords play a special role. The <strong>home chord<\/strong> (the first degree, noted I): that&#8217;s home base, the one that feels like arriving. And the <strong>tension chord<\/strong> (the fifth degree, noted V): the one that makes you want to come back. A chord progression is a little journey: we leave home, wander away, and return. You&#8217;ll see next to each progression its <strong>formula in Roman numerals<\/strong> (I-V-vi-IV for example): that&#8217;s the universal code name musicians use, allowing the same progression to be played in any key. You can completely ignore it and still play everything.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ============ H2: the 10 progressions ============ -->\n  <section id=\"progressions\">\n    <h2>2. 10 Easy Chord Progressions, No Barres<\/h2>\n\n    <p>Everything that follows uses <strong>9 open shapes<\/strong> total: G, C, D, Em, Am, Dm, E7, A7, and B7. Not a barre chord in sight. Each progression is ranked from easiest to richest, with its character and a famous song for reference. And most importantly: <strong>each progression can be played<\/strong>, press play and let it loop.<\/p>\n\n    <p>One tip before starting, the most important on this page: <strong>pick just one and play it for a week<\/strong>. Ten progressions all at once is a catalog. One progression truly mastered is music.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"ta-table-scroll\">\n    <table class=\"ta-intervals\">\n      <thead>\n        <tr><th>#<\/th><th>Progression<\/th><th>Formula<\/th><th>Character<\/th><th>Heard In<\/th><\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>1<\/td><td>G, C, D<\/td><td>I-IV-V<\/td><td>universal, folk, rock&#8217;n&#8217;roll<\/td><td>La Bamba, Twist and Shout<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>2<\/td><td>G, Em, C, D<\/td><td>I-vi-IV-V<\/td><td>tender, 50s ballad<\/td><td>Stand by Me, Perfect<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>3<\/td><td>G, D, Em, C<\/td><td>I-V-vi-IV<\/td><td>modern pop, anthem<\/td><td>Let It Be, No Woman No Cry<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>4<\/td><td>Em, C, G, D<\/td><td>vi-IV-I-V<\/td><td>melancholic, 90s rock<\/td><td>Zombie<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>5<\/td><td>G, D, Am \/ G, D, C<\/td><td>I-V-ii \/ I-V-IV<\/td><td>contemplative folk<\/td><td>Knockin&#8217; on Heaven&#8217;s Door<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>6<\/td><td>C, Am, Dm, G<\/td><td>I-vi-ii-V<\/td><td>vintage, crooner<\/td><td>Blue Moon<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>7<\/td><td>D, C, G<\/td><td>I-VII-IV<\/td><td>cheeky rock, bright<\/td><td>Sweet Home Alabama<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>8<\/td><td>Em, D, C, B7<\/td><td>i-VII-VI-V<\/td><td>flamenco, dramatic<\/td><td>Hit the Road Jack<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>9<\/td><td>Em, D, C, D<\/td><td>i-VII-VI-VII<\/td><td>epic, hypnotic<\/td><td>All Along the Watchtower<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>10<\/td><td>12-bar blues in E (E7, A7, B7)<\/td><td>I7-IV7-V7<\/td><td>blues, rock&#8217;n&#8217;roll, jam<\/td><td>Johnny B. Goode<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"svg-caption\">The reference table of 10 progressions. Formula = the degrees in Roman numerals, the code name valid in all keys.<\/p>\n\n    <h3 id=\"prog-1\">Progression 1: G, C, D, the Three Majors of the Family<\/h3>\n    <p>The three major chords from the G family: home (G), the departure (C), and the tension that brings you back (D). This is the formula for thousands of folk, country, and rock&#8217;n&#8217;roll songs: La Bamba and Twist and Shout use it in different keys. <strong>Transition tip<\/strong>: from C to G, your ring finger slides from the A string (fret 3) to the low E string (fret 3), same fret, neighboring string. The return from G to D is the only real jump, practice it slowly.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"ta-card ta-widget suite-player\" data-ta-widget=\"suite-player\" data-suite=\"s1\"><\/div>\n\n    <h3 id=\"prog-2\">Progression 2: G, Em, C, D, the 50s Ballad<\/h3>\n    <p>We start from home, pass through its minor cousin (Em shares two notes with G), then the departure and the tension coming back. This is the famous <strong>doo-wop<\/strong> from the 50s: Stand by Me, Earth Angel, and still Perfect by Ed Sheeran in 2017. It&#8217;s often taught in C, but its C version contains an F barre chord: <strong>transposed to G, it becomes 100% open chords<\/strong>. That&#8217;s exactly what the concept of key is for. <strong>Transition<\/strong>: from G to Em, your fingers stay in the zone of frets 2 and 3 on the bass strings, the movement is tiny.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"ta-card ta-widget suite-player\" data-ta-widget=\"suite-player\" data-suite=\"s2\"><\/div>\n\n    <h3 id=\"prog-3\">Progression 3: G, D, Em, C, the &#8220;4 Magic Chords&#8221;<\/h3>\n    <p>The same four chords as progression 2, in a different order: the tension (D) arrives early and falls onto the minor cousin, creating a loop that never quite closes, so you can loop it forever. This is <strong>the most used pop progression in the world<\/strong>: The Axis of Awesome&#8217;s &#8220;4 Chords&#8221; sketch strings together dozens, and Let It Be and No Woman No Cry use it in C. <strong>Transition<\/strong>: the pivot from D to Em is the relaxing moment of the loop: you release everything and land on two fingers.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"ta-card ta-widget suite-player\" data-ta-widget=\"suite-player\" data-suite=\"s3\"><\/div>\n\n    <h3 id=\"prog-4\">Progression 4: Em, C, G, D, the Melancholic Version<\/h3>\n    <p>Same four chords again, but starting from the minor: it becomes home, and the whole loop darkens. Zombie by The Cranberries is exactly this, note for note. Listen to progressions 2, 3, and 4 in sequence: <strong>same four chords, three different emotions<\/strong>. Only the order changed. This is the best demonstration of what a chord progression does, and the link between G major and its relative Em: same family, two possible homes. <strong>Transition<\/strong>: from Em to C, keep one finger down on fret 2 on the D string, that&#8217;s your anchor point.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"ta-card ta-widget suite-player\" data-ta-widget=\"suite-player\" data-suite=\"s4\"><\/div>\n\n    <h3 id=\"prog-5\">Progression 5: G, D, Am, the Campfire Ballad<\/h3>\n    <p>Two twin phrases that differ only in the last chord: once suspended (Am), once resolved (C). This is note-for-note <strong>Knockin&#8217; on Heaven&#8217;s Door<\/strong> (Bob Dylan, covered by Guns N&#8217; Roses). <strong>Transition<\/strong>: from D to Am, your fingers stay grouped on frets 1 and 2, the path is short.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"ta-card ta-widget suite-player\" data-ta-widget=\"suite-player\" data-suite=\"s5\"><\/div>\n\n    <h3 id=\"prog-6\">Progression 6: C, Am, Dm, G, the Vintage Elegance<\/h3>\n    <p>Here the roots descend by fifths toward home: the most natural path in music. This is the loop from Blue Moon and all the crooner repertoire from the 30s to 50s, and the basic cell of jazz. <strong>Transition<\/strong>: C to Am is the perfect pivot, your index and middle fingers don&#8217;t move a millimeter, only the ring finger shifts. This is the best chord change in all beginner guitar, savor it.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"ta-card ta-widget suite-player\" data-ta-widget=\"suite-player\" data-suite=\"s6\"><\/div>\n\n    <h3 id=\"prog-7\">Progression 7: D, C, G, the Rock Color<\/h3>\n    <p>Surprise: C doesn&#8217;t belong to the strict family of D major. And it&#8217;s precisely this departure that gives the cheeky, sunny rock sound of <strong>Sweet Home Alabama<\/strong> and the verse of Sweet Child O&#8217; Mine. Remember the lesson: families are a guide, not a prison. When your ear approves, you have the right to step outside the frame. <strong>Transition<\/strong>: the descent D, C, G flows naturally; from C to G, same ring finger trick as progression 1.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"ta-card ta-widget suite-player\" data-ta-widget=\"suite-player\" data-suite=\"s7\"><\/div>\n\n    <h3 id=\"prog-8\">Progression 8: Em, D, C, B7, the Andalusian Cadence<\/h3>\n    <p>A regular descending staircase ending on a tension chord (B7) demanding the return to Em. This is the sound of flamenco and Hit the Road Jack. Its most famous form is in Am, but there it contains an F barre chord: <strong>transposed to Em, everything is open<\/strong>. B7 is the most demanding chord on this page (4 fingers): consider it the little challenge of the progression. <strong>Transition<\/strong>: from D to C then B7, the hand descends one fret each time, the movement is very readable.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"ta-card ta-widget suite-player\" data-ta-widget=\"suite-player\" data-suite=\"s8\"><\/div>\n\n    <h3 id=\"prog-9\">Progression 9: Em, D, C, D, the Hypnotic Loop<\/h3>\n    <p>The &#8220;unresolved&#8221; version of progression 8: the loop oscillates around Em without ever forcing the return, and it&#8217;s this incompleteness that hypnotizes. All Along the Watchtower (Bob Dylan, transfigured by Jimi Hendrix) rests on this formula, and the verse of Rolling in the Deep has the same color. Good news: <strong>you already know the three chords<\/strong>. At this point, you&#8217;re recycling.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"ta-card ta-widget suite-player\" data-ta-widget=\"suite-player\" data-suite=\"s9\"><\/div>\n\n    <h3 id=\"prog-10\">Progression 10: The 12-Bar Blues in E, Your First Complete Form<\/h3>\n    <p>Three seventh chords that deliberately clash (E7, A7, B7), organized in a fixed 12-bar form that <strong>all musicians in the world know<\/strong>: Johnny B. Goode, Sweet Home Chicago, and hundreds of others. This is no longer a loop, it&#8217;s a piece. And don&#8217;t worry: E7 and A7 are played with 2 fingers, they&#8217;re easier than E and A major. Precious bonus: this is THE grid for jamming with other musicians without rehearsing anything.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"ta-table-scroll\">\n    <table class=\"ta-intervals\">\n      <thead><tr><th colspan=\"4\">The 12-Bar Grid<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>E7<\/td><td>E7<\/td><td>E7<\/td><td>E7<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>A7<\/td><td>A7<\/td><td>E7<\/td><td>E7<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>B7<\/td><td>A7<\/td><td>E7<\/td><td>E7<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"svg-caption\">One cell = one measure (4 beats). Read left to right, line by line, then loop back.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"ta-card ta-widget suite-player\" data-ta-widget=\"suite-player\" data-suite=\"s10\"><\/div>\n\n    <h3>Where to Start: 2 Chords, Then 4<\/h3>\n    <p>If even progression 1 is too fast, start with a <strong>two-chord<\/strong> loop: C to G, or Am to Em. All the work of chord changing is there, and it&#8217;s already music. When the two-chord loop turns without gaps, move to three, then four.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Smooth Transitions: Changing Chords Without Gaps<\/h3>\n    <p>The secret isn&#8217;t speed, it&#8217;s <strong>anticipation<\/strong>: start moving your fingers on the last beat of the measure, while the strings are still ringing. And be forgiving: slowing down at the change is normal, a buzzing string doesn&#8217;t prevent working on the transition. Also note the pivot fingers given for each progression: a finger that doesn&#8217;t move is a reference point that stays.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"guitar-tip\">\n      <h3>Rhythm, for Now: 4 Downstrokes<\/h3>\n      <p>Don&#8217;t fight on two fronts. For all the progressions on this page, just one rhythm instruction: <strong>four downstrokes per chord<\/strong>, steady, at whatever tempo you&#8217;re comfortable with. Richer rhythms (strumming patterns) will come later, when the transitions are solid. Need to review a chord shape? <a href=\"\/en\/guitar-fretboard-guide\/read-chord-diagrams\/\" data-track=\"wp-link-first-progressions-to-chord-diagrams\">The article on chord diagrams<\/a> is made for that.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ============ H2: singing ============ -->\n  <section id=\"singing\">\n    <h2>3. Singing Over a Chord Progression<\/h2>\n\n    <p>Here&#8217;s the real goal of all this. The principle fits in one sentence: <strong>pick a progression, loop it in steady rhythm, and hum over it<\/strong>. No words at first, just &#8220;ooh&#8221; and &#8220;la.&#8221; Your voice will naturally find the right notes, because the progression traces the path for it. It&#8217;s the same mechanism that makes hundreds of famous songs rest on these loops: anything we hum over them sounds right very quickly.<\/p>\n\n    <p>No need to know which notes you&#8217;re singing. No need to &#8220;know how to sing,&#8221; actually: the steadiness of your loop matters more than your voice. A tip for training without exhausting yourself strumming: loop your progression in <a href=\"https:\/\/twelve-assistant.com\/en\/applications\/progression-guitar-editor-en\/\" data-track=\"wp-link-first-progressions-to-progression-editor-singing\">the guitar progression editor<\/a> and sing over it while it plays, hands free.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"guitar-tip\">\n      <h3>The Capo Trick: YOUR Voice&#8217;s Key<\/h3>\n      <p>If the progression is too low or too high for your voice, don&#8217;t change your positions: <strong>use a capo<\/strong>. Capo on fret 2 with G positions, you&#8217;re actually playing in A: same fingers, voice more comfortable. Move the capo up fret by fret until you find your comfort zone. This is the stage secret of all singer-songwriters.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ============ H2: create (HowTo) ============ -->\n  <section id=\"create\">\n    <h2>4. Creating Your First Chord Progression<\/h2>\n\n    <p>You&#8217;ve played others&#8217; progressions, you&#8217;ve sung over them. Now, yours. No talent required, there&#8217;s a method, and it fits in five steps:<\/p>\n\n    <ol class=\"howto-steps\">\n      <li id=\"step-1\"><strong>Choose an easy key.<\/strong> G major for a bright color, Em for a dark color. In both cases, your ingredients are the same: G, Am, C, D, Em.<\/li>\n      <li id=\"step-2\"><strong>Start from the home chord.<\/strong> The one that carries the key&#8217;s name: G in G major. That&#8217;s your progression&#8217;s home.<\/li>\n      <li id=\"step-3\"><strong>Pick 2 or 3 chords from the family.<\/strong> In any order you want. There&#8217;s no bad combination within a family, only different moods.<\/li>\n      <li id=\"step-4\"><strong>Order your loop.<\/strong> End toward the home chord to conclude, or toward the tension chord (D in G major) to continue. Try both on purpose and hear the effect: this choice is already composition. Why does an ending sound conclusive or suspended? That&#8217;s the whole story <a href=\"https:\/\/twelve-assistant.com\/en\/music-theory-for-guitar\/chord-cadences-guitar\/\" data-track=\"wp-link-first-progressions-to-cadences\">of cadences<\/a>.<\/li>\n      <li id=\"step-5\"><strong>Listen to your progression loop and sing over it.<\/strong> The best test: build your progression in <a href=\"https:\/\/twelve-assistant.com\/en\/applications\/progression-guitar-editor-en\/\" data-track=\"wp-link-first-progressions-to-progression-editor-step5\">the guitar progression editor<\/a>, play it on loop, and listen to it turn with real diagrams before your eyes. If it makes you want to hum, it&#8217;s successful.<\/li>\n    <\/ol>\n\n    <p>The 10 progressions on this page are just starting points. The G family contains other members, other keys await you, and some of the most beautiful songs in the world were born from a chord &#8220;that had no business being there&#8221; but the ear approved.<\/p>\n    <p>And when you have a progression you like, write it cleanly in <a href=\"https:\/\/twelve-assistant.com\/en\/applications\/chords-chart-editor-en\/\" data-track=\"wp-link-first-progressions-to-chord-chart-editor\">the chord chart editor<\/a> and export it as PDF, ready to play or share.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ============ CTA demo (series template, between HowTo and FAQ) ============ -->\n  <div class=\"series-cta\">\n    <h3>Create and Listen to Your Chord Progression<\/h3>\n    <p>Twelve Assistant&#8217;s guitar progression editor offers 1,694 predefined progressions, 14 strumming rhythms, and adjustable tempo from 40 to 300 BPM. You choose your chords by degrees, see real diagrams, and your progression loops while you play or sing. Try the demo directly on the page.<\/p>\n    <a class=\"ta-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/twelve-assistant.com\/en\/applications\/progression-guitar-editor-en\/\" data-track=\"wp-link-first-progressions-to-progression-editor-cta\">Try the Progression Editor<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ============ FAQ ============ -->\n  <section id=\"faq\">\n    <h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Chord Progressions<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\n      <p class=\"faq-question\">What is a chord progression on guitar?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"faq-answer\">A chord progression is a series of 2 to 4 chords played one after another, looped. It&#8217;s the accompaniment of most songs: while the melody varies, the progression loops underneath and gives the piece its color and emotion. On guitar, first progressions are played entirely with open chords, no barres.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\n      <p class=\"faq-question\">What is the easiest chord progression for beginners?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"faq-answer\">The most accessible is a two-chord loop, like C to G, which allows working on chord changes without worrying about the rest. Next comes G, D, Em, C, the famous 4-chord pop progression: four open shapes, zero barres, and hundreds of known songs rest on it.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\n      <p class=\"faq-question\">How many chords do you need to know to play your first progressions?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"faq-answer\">Three or four open chords are enough to start: G, C, D, and Em already open half the repertoire. The 10 progressions in this guide use 9 open shapes total: G, C, D, Em, Am, Dm, E7, A7, and B7. No barres needed.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\n      <p class=\"faq-question\">How do you sing over a chord progression?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"faq-answer\">Pick a progression, play it looped at a slow, steady tempo (four downstrokes per chord is enough), then hum over it, without words at first. The voice naturally finds the right notes, because the progression traces the path for it. If the key doesn&#8217;t suit your voice, use a capo and move up fret by fret without changing your positions.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\n      <p class=\"faq-question\">How do you create your own chord progression?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"faq-answer\">Choose an easy key like G major, start from its home chord, pick 2 or 3 chords from the same family, order your loop, and listen to it turn. This is exactly what Twelve Assistant&#8217;s guitar progression editor allows, which also offers 1,694 predefined progressions to listen to and modify for inspiration.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ============ Summary ============ -->\n  <section class=\"summary\" id=\"recap\">\n    <h2>Summary<\/h2>\n    <ul>\n      <li>A <strong>chord progression<\/strong> is a loop of 2 to 4 chords: the accompaniment of most songs.<\/li>\n      <li>Chords from the same <strong>family<\/strong> (key) always work together; in G: G, Am, C, D, Em.<\/li>\n      <li>The <strong>10 progressions<\/strong> in this guide use 9 open shapes, no barres.<\/li>\n      <li>Same chords, different order: <strong>different emotion<\/strong> (listen to progressions 2, 3, and 4).<\/li>\n      <li>For singing: steady loop, hum first, and <strong>capo<\/strong> to adapt the key to your voice.<\/li>\n      <li>To create: family, home chord, pick, loop&#8230; and your ear always has the final word.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ============ Series recap + closing (migrated from article 8) ============ -->\n  <div class=\"serie-recap\">\n    <h3>The Foundations of This Guide<\/h3>\n    <p>This article builds on two foundation series: <a href=\"\/en\/guitar-fretboard-guide\/\" data-track=\"wp-link-first-progressions-to-hub-fretboard\">Understanding Your Fretboard<\/a> for chords and diagrams, and <a href=\"\/en\/music-theory-for-guitar\/\" data-track=\"wp-link-first-progressions-to-hub-theory\">music theory<\/a> for degrees and cadences.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"series-cta series-cta--secondaire\">\n    <h3>Keep Your Progressions With You<\/h3>\n    <p>With a free Twelve Assistant account, you save your progressions, chords, and worksheets from session to session.<\/p>\n    <a class=\"ta-btn ta-btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/twelve-assistant.com\/en\/produit\/twelve-assistant-guitar-harmony\/\" data-track=\"wp-link-first-progressions-to-free-account-cta\">Create My Free Account<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"series-nav\">\n    <h3>The First Guide in the &#8220;Guitar Practice Guide&#8221; Series<\/h3>\n    <p>More practical guides are coming: developing your ear, working with backing tracks, training with a metronome, memorizing the fretboard. 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