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Triads are super cool! So versatile.
Your rhythm and your lead guitar playing will benefit from learning triads.
In this lesson, we’ll cover all major and minor triad shapes on strings G B E.
Have fun with it!
This lesson features…
… All 3 major triad shapes on strings G B E.
… All 3 minor triad shapes on strings G B E.
… 1 easy-to-play piece as the application.
… Minibars (index barring a few strings).
… Fingerpicking throughout.
You can download the tabs by clicking here (search for HG9 – Triads on the Melody Strings).
Print it. Use it. Make notes.
And here is everything else you need to know. Enjoy!
💪 Action Steps
- Memorize all 3 major triad shapes on strings G B E.
- Important! For each shape, memorize where the root note is.
- Memorize all 3 minor triad shapes on strings G B E.
- Important! For each shape, memorize where the root note is.
- Practice bars 1-4 of t-t-t-triad (the application).
- Practice bars 5-8 of t-t-t-triad (the application).
- Practice bars 9-12 of t-t-t-triad (the application).
- Put everything together. Play the entire piece.
- Have fun with triads!
📈 Difficulty
4/10 (This gives you a rough idea of how difficult it is. If you feel it’s actually easier, great. If not, don’t feel bad.)
⏰ Time Estimation
2 Weeks (This is a rough estimation that can vary widely. If you’re faster, great. If not, don’t feel bad.)
✏️ Extra Tips
- As always, put your fingertips and bar fingers close to the fretwires for the best sound.
- Once your comfortable with the triad shapes, take a few and mess around with them. I bet you will come up with something cool!
- Again, you need to know where the root note is in each shape. Without this information, they are almost useless. So, memorize shape and root note position.
🎯 Encouragement
All these different shapes might seem intimidating. Don’t worry. You can do it! Make triads part of your practice routine. You’ll see, after a while, how the time and effort pays off. It’s worth it!
Talk soon,
Florian from Hi Guitar
