Chord progression

Two-Chord Vamp — the 1-5 progression

Two-Chord Vamp: the 1-5 progression — in C that is C G. Shapes, numbers, and how to move it to any key.

13578910121415eBGDAEEFGABCDEFGBCDEFGABCDGABCDEFGADEFGABCDEFABCDEFGABCEFGABCDEFG

Swipe the neck sideways to see the higher frets.

C
5frCEGCEC
1
G
DGBGBG
5
Numbers
1-5
In the key of C
C   G
Chords
2
Heard in
Achy Breaky Heart, Jambalaya, foundational reggae / folk vamp
Open this progression in the tool →

Loads in C — switch key in the tool and the whole progression follows. Turn on Smooth Voice Leading there to see it re-finger the changes so your hand barely moves.

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