Play Like the Pros: Ford Thurston—Foundational Chords and Runs for Rock, Country, and Bluegrass

Veteran Nashville session guitarist, Ford Thurston, has backed up and played with many of the the icons of American music. In this two-part series, Ford explains a standard three chord progression used in rock, country, and bluegrass. He then shows some classic runs and licks. Put them all together (with a bit of practice) and even an intermediate player can sound like a seasoned studio pro.