How to (Easily) Play Triad Chords on Guitar

👉 Video Chapters
00:00 Triads Explained - Guitar Lesson Introduction
00:54 What are triad chords and how to play them
04:21 How to use triad chords on guitar - Example 1
06:54 How to use triad chords on guitar - Example 2
07:39 How to practice triad chords on the guitar
09:55 E Shape Barre Chord Practice Routine

[SuperRajeswar]

Bravo 👏 very nicely explained with practical application 👍

[DavidLaFerney]

Just within the last few days I was saying “why oh why don’t they teach this to beginners right off?” Because it would make it easier to learn guitar? So - good work!

[MrBritishGent]

As a beginner guitarist I love playing with triads like this occasionally to make me feel 'intermediate', before it's back to struggling with the F chord!

[rudals]

Justin is the best guitar teacher on YT. Just straight to the point.

[freddiecooke]

I have lost my vision recently and have found a lot of solace in your videos. They are very accessible as you explain everything verbally very distinctly. Thank you for your videos in this difficult time for me

[kevinh]

Man the timing for this couldn't be better, was just searching for info how to find on alternative voicings up and down the neck, and then this video pops up within the past hour. It's like he KNOWS.

[Alpha_]

This is gold, as a bass player who just plays one string or one note at a time. Any more vids like this.

[JT]

I really like the way you count out beats much more often than most other online teachers.

[petarmarjanovic]

I never knew this existed, but now in five minutes I learned how to join any jamm I hear in seconds, thanks Justin, with you I learn things I didn't know existed and I get to practice new stuff when I don't know where to go next on my big journey, lots of love my man, your a legend

[johngraydon]

Justine you are No1 for many, you help thousands of players beginners upwards,

[GrumpyGrandpa]

I used my looper for the very first time to try this. I bought the looper about 8 years ago and never got to grips. Today, I managed using the chord progression in this video. I then played the triads on my clean electric guitar over the top. Thanks for the inspiration and explanation of why to use triads!

[grantmorgan]

I think this is the most easily understood and useful idea I've seen for actual guitar playing, in a long time. You've also got a great teaching style - very clear, well paced and friendly. Be proud of your contribution to the music world. I've given you a thumbs up. 10/10.

[bryanhull]

I started playing guitar late in life I'm 55. Started playing 8 months ago and absolutely love learning new things! Love your videos Justine. Thanks you for everything!

[wjs]

Haven't touched a guitar for several years and just picking it back up again to find Justin still here, still teaching. Kudos to you Justin

[jadlteif]

IMO Justin has the best guitar tutorials for beginner and intermediate players. Thank you Justin, 7 months in my guitar journey!

[nicknackdaddyack]

I LOVE this! My 26 year old nephew is great at guitar….I’m 50 and still learning…picked it up about 3 years ago but work doesn’t allow tons of practice time. I can now have him over and we can actually make some music together! Thank you for explaining what other teachers just “show”! I have both electric and acoustic so it should be fun!

[billyfowler]

WOW - mind blow.
You've explained this so well.
I'm a 35 year old just starting to learn and pick up theory and this has instantly got me going with Triads. SUBSCRIBED!

[rodneyjones]

Thanks Justin for showing me a way to fit into a group of people jamming where everyone trying to play the melody-I used simple triads that you showed me on your videos with syncopated rhythms to create my own space.

[trevorwalters]

You are the clearest, Most understandable, teacher of them all. And there are many.Thank you l enjoy all of your lessons simply because l am learning .

[MrHarley]

i've listened to people try and explain triads 20 times before and it just sounded like a bunch of gibberish to me but you just gave me the grass roots edition and it finally makes sense now. thanks a bunch justin.