Rock basics

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Rock basics are intrinsically related to Blues basics. The most primitive Chord progression is known as the I-IV-V progression. In the key of E, the chords will be E, A and B. In the key of C, the chords are C, F and G. It is also common to make the V into a dominate seventh chord (e.g. G=G7; E=E7). This progression is used in probably 20% of rock songs and should get you started.

[edit] Rock music songs

The following all use a 1-4-5 progression:

• Johnny B. Goode
• Your Mamma Don't Dance
• Louie Louie
• Smoke On The Water
• Blitzkrieg Bop
• ...