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.