3. Your First Blues Chords
Let's make some noise! These are the building blocks of the blues.

The Three Kings: A7, D7, E7

In blues, we often use 'dominant 7th' chords. They have a slightly unresolved, 'gritty' sound that is perfect for the genre. We'll start with the three most common chords in the key of A: A7, D7, and E7. Practice switching between these chords slowly at first.

A7 Chord

A7 chord diagram

D7 Chord

D7 chord diagram

E7 Chord

E7 chord diagram

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