Blues in A — chord changes New

Level 3 blues

The blues transposed to A (A7, D7, E7): same mechanics as the E blues, on chords in different neck positions.

Tips

Spot the shared finger shapes between A7 and D7 so you can switch without looking at the fretboard.

Chord progression — A

Bar 1 A7 I
Bar 2 A7 I
Bar 3 A7 I
Bar 4 A7 I
Bar 5 D7 IV
Bar 6 D7 IV
Bar 7 A7 I
Bar 8 A7 I
Bar 9 E7 V
Bar 10 D7 IV
Bar 11 A7 I
Bar 12 E7 V

Chords

Suggested progression plan

  1. Blues in A — quick change
  2. Blues in E — double-time shuffle

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