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4.22Exercise: C–Am–Dm–G7–C

Let's build a smooth version.

Start:

C: C E G

Am:

C E A

C E A

Dm:

D F A

D F A

G7:

D F G B

D F G B

C:

C E G

C E G

Now listen to the individual movements.

You can also use:

C: E G C

Am: E A C

Dm: F A D

G7: F G B D

C: E G C

Try several variants.

There is not one single correct voicing.

The goal is minimum movement plus a pleasing sound.