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Nail Those Cowboy I IV Vs (Patreon)

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2025-10-05 11:19:12
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Hello all,

I'm currently out in sunny Tuscany for a pair of guitar workshops (it's a tough gig, but someone has to do it!) Last week's workshop was awesome; it's been so great to get out of the studio to teach and play with some of you in person.

I have however filmed some extra YouTube content in advance, and this week's video is all about using our basic open chord shapes in simple I IV V progressions. Something which on the surface seems very simple, but how well do you really know this stuff?

This is an important lesson for beginners but also for intermediate players looking to plug some gaps in their knowledge. Hope you enjoy the video. Tab can be found below.

Speak next week,

Adrian

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Nailing those Cowboy I IV Vs - don't neglect this crucial skill

This is one of those seemingly very simple things that many quite experienced players still struggle with. Tab can be found on Patreon (pay what you like): https://www.patreon.com/anyonecanplayguitar My in-depth soloing courses: https://courses.anyonecanplayguitar.co.uk My latest album: https://zodiactoys.bandcamp.com/releases SUBSCRIBE for more: https://bit.ly/3Efy0W3 Check out my website: https://www.anyonecanplayguitar.co.uk Social blah: Instagram (occasionally I post here): https://www.instagram.com/acpgtr/

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Steve Warner

Thanks for this, I really enjoyed the back to basics lesson and would appreciate more

Dave Hearn

This was great! I would love to see more of this with more theory on walk ups and walk downs and examples in different keys.

Kyle Hull

Loved the reminders of how to "see" and "hear" all this stuff. It gives me a much, much better idea of how to practice guitar more mindfully and intentionally. It is right up there with your CAGED Fretboard Knowledge Workout. That one pretty much changed my life.

Chris Bristow

Thanks very much I appreciate this…it’s easy to kind of skim over these essentials when you are practicing. You have a great way of breaking down theory in a non-scary way.

Gareth Harper

Going back to fundamentals or rooting yourself in basics is never a bad thing Adrian. Just ask martial arts experts. Whether advanced player or not, a refresher is always good. Thanks mate

Pat Burns

Great format…one

Pat Burns

rogression through different keys really drives the relationships home. Thanks Adrian.

Allan Dahlquist

This is a great lesson for beginners and good review for others. It sets a great foundation for building upon. While the focus is on the relationship between chords, the learner is also getting a start on the caged system, where to find notes on the fret board and various righthand techniques. Not bad for a 20 minute lesson.

Steven Crisp

Good afternoon, Adrian, I hope that you are enjoying Tuscany. It's interesting that you mention 'cowboy chords'. I have suffered a debilitating wrist injury and, although not a very good player, I was devastated at the thought of having to stop playing guitar. Recently I have been having a go on the bass which is less demanding on my wrist. However, I would like to continue to noodle on the guitar. Bar chords are difficult and extremely painful. With that in mind, I am planning to develop a style where I focus on open chords and picking. I would be very grateful for any advice in respect of this. For example, alternatives to bar chords and songs that would suit this style of playing. As I said, I'm not a very competent guitarist, so I need to keep it simple. Kind regards Steve Crisp.

albergo

Me too. Demos of base runs/fills between chords is useful for me, in any progression.

George Nichols

On a different note Did you ever tab out Cliff Gallups Race with the Devil?

Conrad Leifur

I loved this too, yes to more "essentials"!

Haroun Haroun

In this vein of 'fundamentals', can you do a lesson that 'nails' the 'Beatles-skiffle chords'/riffs..Stuff like 'ticket to ride' or 'penny lane' The 'Mersey' chords and riffs that are the foundation of all English pop/rock?

Steve Brodie

Marvellous! Found this very helpful thank you. Just as you outlined I’ve known all those chords for years, but the relationships not so much. Would welcome some more back to basics stuff, to help fill the gaps in my knowledge.

Epi

Love this concept. Thank you :)

Brian Chapman

Definitely appreciate more beginner level stuff - thanks!

Brian West

Would love more of this beginner style stuff 👍 thanks

El Scotto

Excellent lesson, thanks Adrian. Absolutely essential knowledge and we all like fresh content. A lot of creators assume their followers are progressing with their lessons so get increasingly advanced but there are always new followers. These fundamentals so valuable, thank you.