Wonderful Tonight is an ideal tune to practice chord progressions and strumming techniques. Pay special attention to the rhythm of every strum, making sure each down-up cycle hits correctly.
Make an effort to play F-shape chords using only four strings – you don’t have to use all six when performing these chords!
1. G C D
Clapton wrote this song while his then-partner Pattie Boyd was getting ready for an evening out, whom he later married in ’79.
Ronnie Dunn adds his signature country music flair to classic rock ballads on Re-Dunn, his forthcoming album.
Acoustic guitar plays a pivotal role in this song’s melody and chord progression; particularly noteworthy is its root-position IV chord that resonates warmly and powerfully.
4. G C D
Ronnie Dunn adds his signature country twist to Eric Clapton’s 1977 classic, “Wonderful Tonight”, for his forthcoming solo album Re-Dunn. This track will appear on that record.
The 74 000-28 Martin acoustic was made famous when Eric Clapton used it to write one of rock’s iconic love songs about model Pattie Boyd whom he married in 1979 and sold at auction. It later returned back into private hands.
5. G C D G
G and C chords may look similar, yet differ due to requiring different bass notes – C has a C bass while G requires a D bass note for its chord structure.
To practice, try using a metronome and counting down four clicks before counting up four. This will help your timing improve over time.
6. G C D G
Once you know your G chords, this Beatles classic should come easily to you. With its easy chord progression and catchy melody, this timeless piece makes an excellent way for beginner guitarists to practice transitions and strumming patterns.
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s timeless classic “Opera House” makes an excellent addition to any country music fan’s repertoire. The straightforward chord progression makes this song easy for beginners to play, while its challenging guitar riff provides an opportunity for more advanced musicians.
7. G C D G
One of the more iconic progressions can be found in the Beatles song, “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds”, wherein a G-C-D chord sequence serves as an effective chorus accompaniment.
Keep in mind that the G-C-D chord is only an inversion of the G dom7 chord; thus it may also be known as Csus2. For simplicity’s sake, an Eb flat note must be left out because its presence conflicts with that of Db.
8. G C D G
One of the first skills most guitarists learn to play is simple chords. At its core, chords consist of three distinct notes playing simultaneously to make one unit.
As your playing progresses, you’ll also learn chord theory – this will allow you to understand how intervals combine to form the familiar chord shapes found in many popular songs!
Example of C major triad with just three notes but very different sound from its minor equivalent due to differing intervals in each triad
9. G C D G
G C D G is a first inversion dom7 chord, also referred to as Csus2 or Gsus4. Which note begins the chord isn’t necessarily important as long as it doesn’t conflict with D.
This progression can be found in popular songs like the Beatles’ “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”, wherein its chorus begins with G-C-D progressions.
10. G C D G
This chord can be thought of as the opposite of a Csus2, in that its only difference from Gsus4 chord is that its 4th note conflicts with D, rather than being subtracted altogether.
This progression was used for the chorus of “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” by The Beatles. It’s fairly easy to learn; all you need is knowledge of its notes.