Here's the full progression. We can substitute our 6-2-5-1 for bars 11 & 12 again. We'll play our 1 & 6 chords for 2 beats each in bar 11, our 2 & 5 chords for 2 beats each in bar 12, & our 1 chord will be bar 1 at the top of the form. 1/

Today's chord is A9, the 1 in our 6-2-5-1 in A. Based on an open G7, our root(A) on string 4 is moved up 2 frets to become our 9(B), our 5(E) is on string 3, & our b7(G)/3(C#) pair is on strings 2 & 1. Root: youtu.be/0UtF9OMJ2lI

Today's chord is E9, the 5 in our 6-2-5-1 in A. Based on an open C7, our 5(B) is on string 4, our root(E) on string 3 is moved up 2 frets to become our 9(F#), & our 3(G#)/b7(D) pair is on strings 2 & 1. Root: youtu.be/-kngT6JGVXk 6-2-5: youtu.be/l_9mkOIptlg

Today's chord is B7, the 2 in our 6-2-5-1 in A. Based on an open G7, our root(B) is on string 4, our 5(F#) is on string 3, & our b7(A)/3(D#) pair is on strings 2 & 1. 6-2 roots (same roots as a 2-5 in E): youtu.be/wuZS6OBEVYI

Today's chord is F#13, the 6 in our 6-2-5-1 in A. Based on an open E7, our 3(A#)/b7(E) pair is on strings 4 & 3, our root(F#) on string 2 is moved up 2 frets to become our 9(G#), & our 5(C#) on string 2 is moved up 2 frets to become our 13(D#). Groove on! youtu.be/zrWZYESUJy4

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Here's the full progression. Let's dig it in a simple 12 bar blues. Our basic form: A7|A7|A7|A7 D7|D7|A7|A7 E7|D7|A7|A7 We are going to substitute our 6-2-5-1 for bars 11 & 12. We'll play our 1 & 6 chords for 2 beats each in bar 11, our 2 & 5 chords for 2 beats each in bar 12, & our 1 chord... 1/

Today's chord is A7, the 1 in our 6-2-5-1 in A. One of the main 7th chord shapes, our b7(G)/3(C#) pair is on string 4 & 3, our 5(E) is on string 2, & our root(A) is on string 1.

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Today's chord is E7, again, the 5 in our 6-2-5-1 in A. Still one of the main 7th chord shapes, our 3(G#)/b7(D) pair is on strings 4 & 3, our root(E) is on string 2 , & our 5(B) is on string 1. Try our 6-2-5 with roots: youtu.be/l_9mkOIptlg *The video says 2-5-1 in E, but has the correct roots.

Today's chord is B7, the 2 in our 6-2-5-1 in A. Based on an open A7, our b7(A)/3(D#) pair is on strings 4 & 3, our 5(F#) is on string 2, & our root(B) is on string 1. Try it with our F#7: youtu.be/D4Uoprg8B40 P.S. The video title says V-I in B, but the roots are correct.

Today's chord is F#7, the 6 in our 6-2-5-1 in A. Based on an open E7, our 3(A#)/b7(E) pair is on strings 4 & 3, our root(F#) is on string 2, & our 5(C#) is on string 1. Groove on!

When it comes to ukulele chord theory, the 2 most important things to remember are: 1.) Chords aren't real. 2.) If it sounds good, it is good. I will gladly die on this hill. So, what sounds good? Tension & release. Let's add some tension to our 6-2-5-1 by using all 7th chords.

While putting together a video for our 12 bar blues turnaround example, I realized I would probably actually add our turnaround like this: A|A|A|A D|D|A|A E7|D|A-F#|B-E7:|| or 1|1|1|1 4|4|1|1 5|5|1-6|2-5:|| Try both & see which you prefer. Groove on! youtu.be/mqHhcd6NIrs

Here's a 4 chorus video with roots for our 12 bar blues: youtu.be/_1on6IcfukI

Here's the full progression. Let's dig it in a simple 12 bar blues. Our basic form: A|A|A|A D|D|A|A E7|D|A|A We are going to substitute our 6-2-5-1 for bars 11 & 12. We'll play our 6 & 2 chords for 2 beats each in bar 11, our 5 chord for 4 beats in bar 12, & our 1 chord will be bar 1... 1/

Today's chord is A, the 1 in our 6-2-5-1 in A. One of the main triad shapes to form moveable chords, our root(A) is doubled on strings 4 & 1, our 3(C#) is on string 3, & our 5(E) is on string 2.

Today's chord is E7, the 5 in our 6-2-5-1 in A. One of the 4 main 7th chord shapes, our 3(G#)/b7(D) pair is on strings 4 & 3, our root(E) is on string 2, & our 5(B) is on string 1. I know I said this would be all triads, but when used as a 5 chord, I consider it's 7th chord version a triad... 1/

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Today's chord is Bm, the 2 in our 6-2-5-1 in A. Based on an open Am triad, our root is doubled on strings 4 & 1, our b3(D) is on string 3, & our 5(F#) is on string 2. 6-2 roots: youtu.be/wuZS6OBEVYI *I know it says 2-5 in E, but it's the same root notes. Strum on!

Today's chord is F#m, the 6 in our 6-2-5-1 in A. Our b3(A) is on string 4 & 1, our 5(C#) is on string 3, & our root(F#) is on string 2. I thought we'd use all triads for this so you can get a feel for it in its simplest form. I dig that this is basically an open G7 shifted to strings 2-4. Groove on!

I thought we'd look at a couple 6-2-5-1 progressions. The 6 chord (not to be confused with 6th chords) is a great way to extend a 2-5-1 progression. 6-2-5-1 progressions also make great turnarounds. We'll be in the alluring key of A.

Here's the full progression. Due to the open strings, this 2-5 isn't nearly as brutal as it would be if played up the neck. I love this 5-1 because while there is a hand shift, our finger placement stays the same relative to the strings. The 9 & #5 also give it an expectant sound that I dig. 1/

Today's chord is Emaj9#5, the 1 in our 2-5-1 in E. Based on the Dread Fmaj7™, our 3(G#)/7(D#) pair is on strings 4 & 3, our root(E) on string 2 is moved up 2 frets to become our 9(F#), & our 5(B) on string 1 is moved up 1 fret to become our #5(B#). Root: youtu.be/-kngT6JGVXk

Today's chord is B9, the 5 in our 2-5-1 in E. Based on an open A7, our b7(A)/3(D#) pair is on strings 4 & 3, our 5(F#) is on string 2, & our root(B) on string 1 is moved up 2 frets to become our 9(C#). Root: youtu.be/Iq5bO7ZrGTc 2-5: youtu.be/wuZS6OBEVYI

Today's chord is F#m7, the 2 in our 2-5-1 in E. Based on an open Gm7, our root(F#) on string 4 is moved up 3 frets to double our b3(A), our 5(C#) is on string 3, & our b7(E)/b3(A) pair is on strings 2 & 1. Groove on! Root: youtu.be/zrWZYESUJy4

Here's the full progression. Just a quick shift to get from our 2 to 5 chord. If you'd like a more static 2-5, try F#13 as 3446, but I digress. To get from our 5 to 1 chord we have another quick shift up and we play almost the same shape as our 2 chord, making this easy to cycle through... 1/

Today's chord is Bmaj7, the 1 in our 2-5-1 in B. Based on an open Gmaj7, our root(B) is on string 4, our 5(F#) is on string 3, & our 7(A#)/3(D#) pair is on strings 2 & 1. Root: youtu.be/Iq5bO7ZrGTc

Today's chord is F#9, the 5 in our 2-5-1 in B. Based on an open E7, our 3(A#)/b7(E) pair is on strings 4 & 3, our root(F#) on string 2 is moved up 2 frets to become our 9(G#), & our 5(C#) is on string 1. Keep it grooving! Root: youtu.be/zrWZYESUJy4 2-5: youtu.be/4wjSF6DPkNA

Today's chord is C#m13, the 2 in our 2-5-1 in B. Based on an open Am7, our b7(B)/b3(E) pair is on string 4 & 3, our 5(G#) on string 2 is moved up 2 frets to become our 13(A#), & our root(C#) on string 1 is moved up 2 frets to become our 9(D#). Groove on! youtu.be/LMkPyHrZRFI

Here's the full progression. I love how our 2 chords flows into our 5 chord while hinging on that Eb. From there, we drop fingers 2 & 3 and we're set with our 1 chord. Pure freaking grooviness! Strum on! youtu.be/5Cys073Cjmw

Today's chord is Gbmaj9, the 1 in out 2-5-1 in Gb. Based on an open Gmaj7, our root(Gb) on string 4 is moved up 2 frets to become our 9(Ab), our 5(Db) is on string 3, & our 7(F)/3(Bb) pair is on strings 2 & 1. Root: youtu.be/zrWZYESUJy4

Today's chord is Db9, the 5 in our 2-5-1 in Gb. Based on an open C7, our 5(Ab) is on string 4, our root(Db) on string 3 is moved up 2 frets to become our 9(Eb), & our 3(F)/b7(Cb) pair is on strings 2 & 1. Strum on! Root: youtu.be/LMkPyHrZRFI 2-5: youtu.be/z_i5UxsoSFY

Today's chord is Abm9, the 2 in our 2-5-1 in Gb. Based on an open F#m, our b3(Cb) is on string 4, our 5(Eb) is on string 3, our root(Ab) on string 2 is moved down 2 frets to become our b7(Gb), & our b3(Cb) on string 1 is moved down 1 fret to become our 9(Bb). Groove on! Root: youtu.be/Ud3oCS1wCuk

Here's the full progression. I love this progression for 2 reasons, this 2-5 has always been one of my favourite moves. It just feels groovy under my fingers. Second, I really dig this move from our 5 to 1 chord. One finger moves, pure grooviness ensues. Strum on! youtu.be/YczIbp2V1vU

Today's chord is Dbmaj9, the 1 in our 2-5-1 in Db. Based on an open Cmaj7, our 5(Ab) is on string 4, our root(Db) on string 3 is moved up 2 frets to become our 9(Eb), & our 3(F)/7(C) pair is on strings 2 & 1. Root: youtu.be/LMkPyHrZRFI

Today's chord is Ab7, the 5 in our 2-5-1 in Db. Based on an open G7, our root(Ab) is on string 4, our 5(Eb) is on string 3, & our b7(Gb)/3(C) pair is on strings 2 & 1. Strum on! 2-5: youtu.be/hkigl7FySUs

Today's chord is Ebm7, the 2 in our 2-5-1 in Db. Based on an open Dm triad, our 5(Bb) is on string 4, our root(Eb) is on string 3, our b3(Gb) is on string 2, & our 5(Bb) on string 1 is moved up 3 frets to become our b7(Db). Groove on!

Here's the full progression. You could use an Eb9 (0111) for the 5 chord, although it does make it feel a little static with the drone-y Bb note on top. This is a great progression to practice if you feel your barre chord skills are lacking. Groove on! youtu.be/_cu0w1v3m9U

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Today's chord is Eb13, the 5 in our 2-5-1 in Ab. Based on an open E7, our 3(G)/b7(Db) pair is on strings 4 & 3, our root(Eb) on string 2 is moved up 2 frets to become our 9(F), & our 5(Bb) on string 1 is moved up 2 frets to become our 13(C). Root: youtu.be/P5M1l8AcM20 2-5: youtu.be/yhgvq2DnqLo

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Today's chord is Bbm7, the 2 in our 2-5-1 in Ab. Based on an open Am7, our b7(Ab)/b3(Db) pair is on strings 4 & 3, our 5(F) is on string 2, & our root(Bb) is on string 1. Groove on!

I'm pretty sure by "illegals" Gobshite Goebbels is referring here to anyone who isn't a rich, white, Repiglican male.

So, the US Congress, which is under Republican control, has shut down the government in order to distract from the likelihood that Trump is in the Epstein Files, but I'm supposed to believe it's all the Democrats fault? Yeah, fuck that.

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