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I bIII IV is a classic chord progression worth your attention.
There is something addictive to it. That loop pulls you in.
The piece of music I give you here is just an appetizer…
Once under your fingertips, I want you to come up with your own piece using this chord progression.
Enjoy!
This early intermediate lesson features…
… The I bIII IV chord progression.
… Downstrokes throughout.
… The E major pentatonic.
… Hammer-ons & string bending.
… 1 bar chord.
You can download the tabs by clicking here (search for HG14 – I bIII IV + Downstrokes = 5-Star Sound).
Download it. Print it. Use it.
And here is everything else you need to know. Enjoy!
📈 Difficulty
4/10 (This gives you a rough idea of how difficult it is. If you feel it’s actually easier, great. If not, don’t feel bad.)
⏰ Time Estimation
1 Week (This is a rough estimation that can vary widely. If you’re faster, great. If not, don’t feel bad.)
💪 Action Steps
Get familiar with the E major pentatonic (D string frets 2 4 6, G 4 6, B 5).
Practice bars 1-4. Mind all details (see tabs).
Practice bars 5-6. Mind all details (see tabs).
Practice bars 7-8. Mind all details (see tabs).
Put everything together and play the entire piece.
✏️ Extra Tips
In bars 5-6, it sounds fine if you hit the B string, too.
In bars 7-8, you don’t need to play all 4 strings all the time. Trust your ears.
Keep your fingers close to the fretwires at all times. That’ll make playing guitar easier and more efficient. Plus, it sounds better.
🎯 Encouragement
Having nice chord progression in your repertoire is great. Once under your fingertips, it’s something you know you can rely on. It’s something you know what it sounds like. Get creative with this one and enjoy!
Talk soon,
Florian from Hi Guitar
