Hey guys, let me show you how to play this awesome Indie-Folk chord progression! In this video, I am also going to share with you the number one formula for creating this type of chords.

The formula is straightforward: We are going to add open strings to the chords. Now, I know that we already do that all the time! When we play an E minor chord or a G major chord, we combine fretted notes and open strings. So, what’s the deal about this formula?

First off, we need research! When we play an E minor chord in open position, we are repeating the same notes of the chords multiple times. This is why the E minor chord doesn’t sound appealing.

But if we add open strings to chords in D minor chords instantly become more exciting and colorful.

Just think about it! In D minor the notes are D E F G A Bb C D. The are two notes, the G and E, that can be used as open strings.

If we add the G string open to a D minor chord, we are adding the 4th to the chord. If we add the E string open to the D minor chord, we are adding the major 9th to the chord.

In D minor, both the G and the E string add extensions to the chords, and this is why this formula only works for specific keys.

I am going to explain everything in details throughout the video.

Enjoy this lesson!