James Kingston Clarke

How to Midwest Emo

A 101 guide on Midwest Emo guitar theory tips

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How to Midwest Emo

Practice Routines

Chord Progressions

  • Tend to start on the 4th and climb up/down the scale
  • 4-5-6-3

Chord extensions

  • Alot of 9ths and 11ths
  • For minor chords, use dominant 9ths

Phrasing

  • Arpegiate sus chords i.e. in B you’d do Amin - Bsus4 - Emaj

Note choises