Various chord progressions with slash chords
Here I have prepared a whole arsenal of chord progressions using slash chords, shown in different keys and a lot of variations. They can be used as modular construction system and inspiration for your own songs. I'm sure you will find more variations or ways to combine the chords.
A chord progressions with descending basslines has already been shown in a previous lesson. Here you can find more interesting possibilities.
Descending bass
Starting from major (or maj7) chord
The examples in A major
The examples in D major
Starting from minor (or minor 7th) chord
The examples in A minor
The examples in D minor
Ascending bass
This kind of progression is often used in a prechorus (or "bridge") right before the chorus. The ascending bassline leads to a higher emotional state and often ends with a V7 or V7sus (mostly V7sus9) chord - the sus chords is also written as slash chord here (see lesson slash chords - part 1). This chord then resolves to the first chord of the chorus, where all those emotions can be sreamed out loudly ;-)
Starting from major (or maj7) chord
In some oft the shown progressions you can add a V7sus9 chord by yourself. In G major it's a C/D, in D major it's G/A.