Joe, I didn't mean to say that this is simple, but you'll get the hang of it.

Start with something simple, the I IV V progression in C.

I find these inversions to be 'easiest on the hand':

C: E G C, using 1 2 and 5 of the right hand.
Move to the Root of F:
F A C, using 1 3 5 (note the pinky did not move)
Also note that 2 and 4 of your right hand are ready and waiting over two notes of the G chord but use the D G B inversion with your thumb on the D.

Your wrist might move one inch to go back and forth between these three chords. Switching back and forth between the G and C, and you see that your index finger is anchored on the G.

The finger that sees the most movement in this arrangement is the thumb. But it's hardly any movement at all.

It's even less movement in the 'flat' keys, which if you play with a band with horns, you'll be getting a work-out on the Eb, Ab, Bb and F chords. Same deal though, use the 3 5 1 inversion of the key signature chord and you can find that you'll move with ease between these before you know it.

I guess when I watch my hand, I'm almost always forming either a thumb middle pinky chord or thumb index ring chord.

Works for minor keys as well.

If you ever play gospel or rock organ, those notes that are common are often held between chords, not lifting them up.

Last edited by rockstar_not; 11/04/13 11:15 PM.
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