This SIMPLE TRICK Changed Everything for me

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[salder]

I am in the over 50 crowd that has come late to guitar, but I am in love with this instrument. Thank you for sharing.

[ricktaylor]

Wow! I’ve been playing pentatonic scales, eminor and a minor for some times and spent time with basic chords then learning Barr chords which I struggled with, no more. Watching you opened up the triads for me, I’m learning them now. I’m an amateur guitar player whom loves the blues and smooth jazz guitars. Thankyou for the insight. Oh, I’m 63 and love it.

[plasticspoon]

I’m 52 but really could’ve used this just as much when I was 17. Thanks, a couple of your videos have really tied things up for me. You’re a Good teacher!

[thapthoptheep]

You know what - I watched a lot of "one simple trick" type videos and often feel kinda let down, but this is legit.

Fantastic.

[autocrow]

This is pure guitar soloing gold! The 3 notes are easy to find and simplify things a great deal.
I can see they are from the A, C, and E chord shapes.
Even when you can see the entire chord shape it can be confusing to know which notes to target.

This helps a lot.

[Tringler]

Thank you for the triad lesson and charts. Much appreciated.

[myprettyselena]

I'm 62 and a new subscriber. This is my 50th year playing almost everyday. So I feel qualified to tell you 2 things. 1 this channel is needed by many. I have even mentioned it to other guys who I know don't play as much anymore. 2 you have fret buzz on the G string at about the 7th fret.

[barnaclerusty]

For someone over 50 with a bad memory this is very helpful. I have been discovery triads and they are helping me out of 10 year rut and opening up new doors. Much appreciated lesson with new doors to open ☺

[doucettp]

This is great. I recently came across the CAGED system and it really ties the triads together. Knowing the basic chord shapes (C-A-G-E-D) very well, since they're one of the first things you learn in rock guitar, I found the CAGED approach filled in the blanks and is helping me learn the whole fretboard and, as a result, I'm able to figure out how to play triads in different keys. But, this is GREAT! Thanks again!

[VanLimliaem]

Since i saw all your videos on triads my playing exploded, i started connecting my common shapes and phrases with these magical three notes and i 🤩 One of these „once in one or two years“ guitar moments, when every little thing connects to a whole new system.. - And I’m playing since 12 years! I’m finally able to play in any key everywhere on the fretboard. Thank you Mark!

[gregbiolsi]

Thanks, I've been playing off these shapes for years but not realizing their potential. You have opened a new door for improvisation playing for me. Sometimes you have to stop and take a closer look. Thank You again for another great video.

[roberteltze]

I once played in the pit orchestra for a musical, anyone who has seen the music for musicals knows they hit you with extreme key signatures that put you outside your comfort zone. While knowing the chords isn't a problem, I couldn't keep up with standard bar chords when your eyes are mostly on the music and conductor. While my brain processes common chords quickly, I can grab an E7 right away, but an Eb7 took me a bit longer, even longer with more complicated variations.

So I went through and learned all the chords based on 3 note triads and it was so much easier. It eliminated large fretboard jumps so I could play without needing to look at the fretboard

[minutecomicswalahollywood]

This is very helpful strategy for learning.
Think in terms of shapes. Triads. Amazing.

[tonyd]

Also, these are great chord shapes/inversions to learn with your barre chord fingers.
The second shape especially (at 3:01), if you barre that at the 5th (shown here at the 9th fret) with your first finger, as if you are playing a min7 barre chord then add the top note on the A string with your pinky making a C shape barre chord which here is the A Maj, this is a great voicing for the major chords, especially lower down the fretboard.
If you persevere and perfect this it can save you a lot of movement up and down with chord progressions and vary your chord sounds too.
Thanks for another great session Mark.👍

[shadowjammer]

Thank you sir as this was very helpful, , even though I have been playing for years 👍

[timfatchett]

blowing free wishbone ash ive done this solo for many years . and this trick is thru out the whole thing. now i know how to use it on other songs .thanks

[JoeBanjo]

I LOVE IT! And Im 72 today with stiff fingers!

[TVsBen]

So glad I found this channel. I'm 44, so the thumbnail on the YouTube suggestions grabbed me, but this is just really great advice for everyone.

[guitarplayer]

played rock and blues for years, when i started playing in a country band it made me better, learning a new style of playing, country swing style leads that were jazzy, using my fingers, chicken picken etc

[PBTophie]

These are the E, C, and A shapes reduced to triads. If you're familiar with the CAGED system, you should be able to see the aforementioned shapes, and then use that knowledge to find the proper positions along the fretboard.
Not sure if it helps you, but I've found it's a nice shortcut.