The Course
Knowing how to play triads on the guitar is essential for building a strong foundation in music theory and enhancing your playing versatility. Triads, which are three-note chords, form the core of harmony in many genres of music. Mastering them allows you to understand chord structures and how they relate to scales, helping you to create more dynamic and interesting chord progressions. Additionally, triads open up the fretboard, giving you the ability to play chords in multiple positions, which can improve your improvisation skills, enhance rhythm playing, and make your lead lines more melodic. Whether you're playing rhythm or lead, triads offer a clear, concise way to express harmony, making them a vital tool for any guitarist looking to deepen their musical understanding and playing ability.
What you will learn
- How to play and construct triads
- You will learn the 3 different inversions of a triad
- You will learn how knowing triads can help you rhythm playing
- You will learn how triads can really help your lead playing
- Major triads
- Minor triads
- Diminished triads
- Augmented triads
- How to create all 4 triads starting from the major triad
- How to play a chord progression in root position
- How to play a chord progression in 1st inversion
- How to play a chord progression in 2nd inversion
- How to play a chord progression in a close set of triads
Curriculum
- Triads introduction (1:10)
- What is a triad? (1:38)
- Inversions (2:34)
- Triads and rhythm (5:26)
- Triads and lead guitar (11:24)
- Major triads (5:50)
- Minor triads (3:54)
- Diminished triads (3:01)
- Augmented triads (3:01)
- Creating triads from major (4:26)
- Chord progression root position (2:33)
- Chord progression 1st inversion (1:46)
- Chord progression 2nd inversion (2:53)
- Chord progression close set (5:26)
Your instructor
With over 24 years of dedicated guitar instruction under my belt and a Berklee College of Music diploma on my wall, I am the heart and soul behind GuitArmy. Having delivered more than 35,000 individual guitar lessons and fostered a community of over 300,000 followers, my life's work is centered on nurturing musical growth. My approach blends foundational theories with the vibrant, stringed language of emotion, ensuring every chord strikes a resonant note in my students' journey.
As a passionate educator, my commitment to teaching extends beyond the standard lesson plan. Whether I'm guiding a live Zoom session or crafting comprehensive online courses, my goal remains constant: to unlock the melodic potential within each student. "Triads Strings 1,2,3" is a chorus where expertise meets enthusiasm, where every strum harmonizes with your personal musical aspirations, and where I, Chris Rupp, am thrilled to help you weave the rich tapestry of your guitar dreams.