Improvisation — rock in A minor, variant New
The Am-F-C-G progression (the famous i-VI-III-VII sequence) shares the same A root as the basic Am-Dm-G-C grid: a single A minor pentatonic scale covers both.
Tips
This progression is one of the most widely used in popular music: once this improvisation feels comfortable, you'll be able to mentally transpose it onto countless songs.
Chord progression — Am
Bar 1
Am
i
Bar 2
F
VI
Bar 3
C
III
Bar 4
G
VII
Fretboard position
root note other scale note
Chords
Related sheets
- call and response power riff — E (Level 4)
- call and response power riff — C (Level 4)
- call and response power riff — G (Level 4)