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C, F, G

The same chord shape on the move

F major (F-A-C) and G major (G-B-D) have exactly the same shape as C: every other key, fingers 1-3-5. All you do is move your hand.

These three chords are enough to accompany hundreds of rock ’n’ roll and folk songs.

Heard in: La Bamba, Twist and Shout, Wild Thing

Tips

• Keep your hand shape frozen as you move: only your arm moves.

C – F – G – C

One whole note per chord, then two half notes per chord.