How many songs can you play with only 3 chords?

Discussion in 'Performing Arts' started by rg paddler, Jan 11, 2006.

  1. rg paddler

    rg paddler Senior Member

    Messages:
    2,051
    Likes Received:
    8
    Louie Louie - EEE AA BBB AA
    Blowin' in the wind E A E - E A E - A A B - E E A - A A B B E
     
    rg paddler, Jan 11, 2006
    #1
  3. Beyond-the-Clouds

    Beyond-the-Clouds Senior Member

    Messages:
    1,374
    Likes Received:
    1
    Just about any blues, punk rock, or folk song. Those often use the root dominant, and subdominant.
     
    Beyond-the-Clouds, Jan 11, 2006
    #2
  5. MoonjavaSeed

    MoonjavaSeed Yeah, Toast!

    Messages:
    10,077
    Likes Received:
    0
    AHah.

    Ask Hank Williams.

    And Elvis.
     
    MoonjavaSeed, Jan 11, 2006
    #3
  7. rhasta.penguin

    rhasta.penguin No more hippy...ugh

    Messages:
    14,562
    Likes Received:
    12
    infinity
     
    rhasta.penguin, Jan 12, 2006
    #4
  9. jay

    jay Member

    Messages:
    500
    Likes Received:
    0
    one of my favs gose
    e9 c9 g df# repeat that a bit then go
    C9 e9 df# for a few rounds then switch back
     
    jay, Jan 12, 2006
    #5
  11. JavaJade

    JavaJade Member

    Messages:
    205
    Likes Received:
    0
    anything by avril lavigne! ha!
     
    JavaJade, Jan 12, 2006
    #6
  13. Burbot

    Burbot Dig my burdei

    Messages:
    11,608
    Likes Received:
    0
    Buddy Holly
     
    Burbot, Jan 14, 2006
    #7
  15. MoonjavaSeed

    MoonjavaSeed Yeah, Toast!

    Messages:
    10,077
    Likes Received:
    0
    aHHAHHAH

    right on. :D
     
    MoonjavaSeed, Jan 15, 2006
    #8
  17. Green

    Green Iconoclastic

    Messages:
    4,568
    Likes Received:
    10
    You can play all of merry had a little lamb but one note.
     
    Green, Jan 15, 2006
    #9
  19. scents&subtlesou

    scents&subtlesou Member

    Messages:
    549
    Likes Received:
    1
    most of the "great" songs are just 3 chords, and maybe a small chord change for the chorus....
     
    scents&subtlesou, Jan 15, 2006
    #10
  21. rg paddler

    rg paddler Senior Member

    Messages:
    2,051
    Likes Received:
    8
    Yeah I think youre right I was just thinking how the theme tune from gease - summer nights is almost practically the same as whitesnake's 'here I go again' - yet they sound totallly different.Olivier Newton John...mmm.
     
    rg paddler, Jan 15, 2006
    #11
  23. MattInVegas

    MattInVegas John Denver Mega-Fan

    Messages:
    4,434
    Likes Received:
    17
    I can name two from John Denver.

    "My Sweet lady" and "This Old Guitar".
    Both are mostly "G", "Dm" and "C"
     
    MattInVegas, Jan 16, 2006
    #12
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice