Triads on Guitar: What's the Point???

There are a number of videos on triads on the guitar here already, but the thing that many videos miss out is that we need to do more than just memorize triad shapes on the guitar fretboard. When I teach guitar lessons here in Vancouver I always get my students to memorize how the triad chord shapes fit the Major Pentatonic scale shapes. Every chord has a scale that goes with it. This way we can combine chords and scales at the same time, add chords into our solos, or combine short licks when playing rhythm guitar.

In this lesson you'll learn how to play the three most common triad shapes on the guitar using a combination of the D, G and B strings. In our Patreon this week we will study how to quickly shift from the I chord to the IV chord using these same triad shapes, and connect to the Major Pentatonic scale of the IV chord too!

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[btbb]

Wow! This is actually more immediately useful than I had hoped! Directly connecting the triads to the Pentatonic positions is great! Thanks!

[stevecrockett]

I love the idea of livestream videos but youtube's notifications are sketchy at best. But I feel like your audience would ask some great questions so even if I didn't catch the stream live, I'm sure there would still be a lot of good info. Great lesson, Blue!

[moarah]

I am learning a great deal from you. You cut the chase and give great tips that keeps me going. Thank You

[phredde]

I just came across your lessons recently and they really stand out from most. I’m learning stuff! Thanks bro, I appreciate your teaching style and approach. Looking forward to more!

[georgerichardson]

Thanks Blue, this was helpful beyond words, much appreciated.

[davepriestley]

Fantastic lesson, like all of your others that I’ve played. I totally agree that you deserve far more subscribers and I hope that comes for you. The way you weave in the chords with the scales and triads in such a clear way is quite unique and I really appreciate it. I have happily signed up for your Patreon as a result of these videos - really thankful for your efforts

[szilardszabo]

I have been learning to play guitar for years now from various Youtube instructors, also bought courses. I feel stuck sometimes as an intermediate player, but your videos definitely help and encourage me. I always find a new perspective or aha moment to the thing I already know. Great content and fantastic teacher, thank you! Greetings from Hungary, Europe.

[brazilgriller]

I have been practicing this video for the last 4 hrs.OMG what an Aha time. I figured out the 4 and 5. This has blown me away, I've been waiting on a video like this for years . CANT THANK YOU

[dawin]

I was waiting for a Triad video from you and guess what here it is. and I get to like it as the first one. And yes for the live stream. Thanks

[mygoggle]

Seriously on point as always. It is abundantly clear that you are here to teach rather than blow smoke. Such a change from all the other so called YouTube Guitar Teachers. A huge thanks. Champion stuff.

[ardennenwijzer]

A livestream could be very intersting for your followers but don't forget the different local times of your followers. I think you have also a lot of followers from Europe. Like me 🙏

[yiuskyprince]

This is one of the best lesson I have had on youtube, Thanks!

[davidt]

Mornin' Blue! A subscriber here.. A cup of coffee and a triad lesson! What could be better than that?!?

[matthewcyahoo]

Another great lesson. One thing that helped me was to look at a picture of the fretboard with all the notes on it. I figure out the root, third and fifth for a chord and just scan the paper looking for any of the the three notes. When I find one I look for the other two and they are usually right there and you can figure out the triad for your self instead of looking at a book. When you search it out for yourself it also seems to be easier to remember. I then repeat it for each note until I do the exercise for all 7 notes.. I need to figure out arpeggios and modes one day...

[ardennenwijzer]

Thank you Blue. Finally someone who can explain triads . For me triads was like learning Chinese.

[SWHoward]

I love your content. Your explanations are very helpful and intuitive. I only wish that you would show the minor examples when you show the major. Keep up the great work!

[DougSmith-yo]

Yet another great lesson Blue!
You are definitely one of the best Guitar Teachers on the internet. Your lessons seem to stay with me… Thank You!

[jasonnobles]

Wow this blew my mind. Helped out a lot thanks

[grahamfreer]

Great breakdown and connection lesson...thanks

[dennisk]

Thanks Blue....Another stellar lesson. Clear, calm and concise. Hell ya for a livestream😊