How 3 Simple Chords Unlock Blues Guitar Instantly

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Eyup FretHeads! Today we’re taking three simple chords. E, A and B, and transforming them into E7, A7 and B7 to unlock a bunch of cool new sounding chords. You’ll see exactly how to turn these Major chords into 7ths, why the flat 7 note makes things instantly bluesy, and how these shapes link into the CAGED system. 0:00 – Intro: Why 7th chords change everything 0:42 – E major to E7 (the easy shape shift) 2:21 – A major to A7 with open string trick 4:25 – Quick chord switching with “scout fingers” 5:07 – Breaking down the B7 chord shape 7:13 – How the C and A shapes connect on the neck 8:38 – Adding the 5th and alternating bass notes 9:49 – Recap: E7, A7 and B7 made simple