Porter Block - Gi

How to play Porter Block - Gi by Unknown on guitar

This song is a great beginner pick because the key of C major keeps it bright and familiar, and the steady 120 BPM feel makes it easy to lock into a groove. You can learn it as a clean, flowing progression that feels upbeat without being too fast.

Most of the chart uses open shapes, so your left hand can stay relaxed on C, Am, Dm, G, A, F, and Em. The harder change to watch is A#, which is the only barre shape here, so make sure you are ready for that shift when it appears. The opening move from C to Am to Dm to G is the main pattern to get smooth.

Start by looping C - Am - Dm - G slowly until the changes feel automatic. Then add the barre shape only after the open chords are solid, and bring the tempo up in small steps. Once the transitions feel even, play through the whole song several times to build confidence and timing.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.