Mel Bay Publications
Level : Beginning-Intermediate

This book will help you play and write songs in both contemporary and classic country styles. The book is a comprehensive reference guide to country chord progressions. Specific chord fingerings are supplied for guitar players. The CD makes the book an ideal tool for study or jamming. No note reading is required. Blank treble and bass staves are included for writing songs, licks and solos.
A concise discussion of song form is provided to help beginners understand the structure of country songs.

Country Chord Progressions in Major Keys:
4-Bar Progressions
8-Bar Progressions
16-Bar Progressions
16-Bar Verse/Chorus Progressions
32-Bar Verse/Chorus Progressions
12- Bar Blues Progression
32-Bar AABA Progressions
8-Bar Bridge Progressions
Turnarounds

Country Chord Progressions in Minor Keys:
4-Bar Progressions
8-Bar Progressions