Easy Triads on Guitar (+ how to ideas!)

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🎸 Triads for Beginners? YES! In this easy lesson, you'll learn how to use Triads on the guitar. We'll learn how to find Triads on your fretboard and some embellishments you can try! Arpeggiated Triads sound awesome when you play them over rhythm guitar, so this is a great technique for duets! 👉 Free Beginner Guitar Course: www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons #justinguitar #guitarforbeginners #guitarlessons
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00:00 Guitar Demo
00:35 Lesson Welcome!
01:25 How Triads Work (Major Chords)
05:49 How Triads Work (Minor Chords)
06:47 Rhythm Pattern
09:05 Embellishments
11:32 How to Practice Triads!
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@justinguitar 2 жыл бұрын

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@xxshevilxx 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Justin, kind of an off-topic question: If, for whatever reason, you couldn't play for a while, how long do you think it would take before you'd become noticeably rusty?

@chesterburnett3466 2 жыл бұрын

Was this course updated in 2021, as mentioned in the description?

@CanadaBlue85 2 жыл бұрын

@@xxshevilxx 13 days, 11 hours, 9 minutes and 24.67 seconds

@xxshevilxx 2 жыл бұрын

@@CanadaBlue85 lol

@immortalsun 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to say thank you, Justin. I’m 21 and have been struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts for a long time, and it’s been a long while since I’ve felt motivated to get up in the morning and not want to just go to bed as soon as I get home. I bought a second-hand guitar last year as my first instrument ever, but it was just sitting in the case for a long time, and I’d go months without practising due to a lack of general motivation. Recently, however, I’ve been practising guitar for hours and hours every day. I sit with my guitar on my lap for 4-6 hours, switching back and forth between casually practising whilst watching Netflix or KZfaq and following your courses more focused than I’ve ever been. I’ve been practising every day now for a week, and coupled with my initial bits of occasional practise from before, all thanks to your courses, I can play all the main chords well (except F and B; still struggling with F and haven’t learnt B yet), and I can play a decent number of songs fairly well. I’m still in the beginner phase, but I practise with the courses and songs on the app every day, and it’s the only thing in my life right now that keeps me going. I’ve tried to pick up hobbies before, from programming to drawing, but I gave up on them. Guitar is the _one_ thing that I am 100% adamant in pursuing and sticking with; and actually having fun with practising. Your courses are the best I’ve come across, and I just wanted to say that I appreciate what you do. 💜

@johnjharrison 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear this, keep going! Good for you 👍👍

@johngriffon2118 Жыл бұрын

Im in a similar position. Im 2 months in and i think only 3 days have gone by with me not practicing for hours. I couldnt tell you why since i still can't really play, but i cant put it down. Ill set her on the stand to break for the day and 30 minutes later ive got a show on and im lost in running scales on my guitar again. I dont think ive ever put this much time and effort into learning a skill like i have with guitar. I hope your doing well. Keep your head up, eyes forward, and your feet moving. We'll make it out eventually.

@williammorris2009 Жыл бұрын

Well done, fighting back the right way F will come, once you have C down try a few variations from there with your little finger and in time F will introduce itself 🙂 B is tough 😂

@richielanemusic9 11 ай бұрын

Don't fuckin kill yourself dude! Very silly.

@susanhawkes2519 7 ай бұрын

Music is the best anti depressant.

@Tracer9GTRider8 2 жыл бұрын

"Look at the point your hand is going to" Simple but amazing tip, I had never thought of this before. Thank you!

@KingCraby 2 жыл бұрын

I was told we shouldn’t even be looking at the fretboard!?!? Just teasing

@Reginaldesq 2 жыл бұрын

I heard that the builders that used to walk along those girders in high rise constructions had the same philosophy. Look where you want to go and dont look where you dont want to go. In other words look where you want to step on the girder and DONT LOOK AT THE GROUND :)

@MariuszWelna Жыл бұрын

When you walk the slackline you look to the point where it is attached to a tree/building :)

@Playsinvain Жыл бұрын

You just gave me a huge breakthrough! Thanks

@williammorris2009 Жыл бұрын

Same when riding a motorbike, on a corner look to where you want to be (not quite the same as look where you're going)

@stuartnorris8870 2 жыл бұрын

I so love your triad lessons, Justin. I've learned so much from you in a very short time and it has expanded my use of the entire fretboard in a way that I never thought possible. I've gone from a chord based guitarist to a guitarist who can now embellish tunes in a way that I thought I would never do. Thank you!

@terencebradley3887 2 жыл бұрын

Just beginning to shift from acoustic to electric and this is one of the most useful lessons I’ve run across. Thanks again Justin.

@nathanbrewster7933 2 жыл бұрын

Always love Justin's videos. This was perfect!

@robrichmond1958 2 жыл бұрын

Simply the best triad lesson that I have ever seen. Thanks Justin.

@scottyg8310 2 жыл бұрын

Great Lesson as always! This was super accessible and easy to understand. Thanks Justin

@DaytonaShooter 2 жыл бұрын

Justin, thank you. I believe you just filled in an important void in my playing knowledge. I'm at the point in my experience where the lessons frequently refer to triads. Apart from them being three notes from a chord, I had no idea what to do with them. Thank you for explaining a foundational knowledge of how, what and when to use these first two shapes with the 9th accent. I'm excited about adding these ideas to my playing vocabulary. Cheers big ears!

@matthogan-jones117 2 жыл бұрын

I've been playing guitar for more than 30 years and this is such a useful exercise! Learn the triads, learn the grips, this is 1,000,000 times more useful than just learning tablature. Thanks Justin 👍

@jdray 2 жыл бұрын

This is just what I need right now. Thank you.

@johnashbaugh1325 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate lessons like this. This is great.

@gichen007 Жыл бұрын

You are a tremendous teacher Justin, thank you for your videos. This is the best beginner video i have found on understand triads.

@georgesmith651 Жыл бұрын

Best simple lesson yet for this triad, thank you Justin

@lightfoot413 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin for what you do..This has helped me understand triads and now I have some practicing to do....

@hendrixqotsa 2 жыл бұрын

You are the biggest help on the tube when it comes to playing Guitar- Appreciate you!

@ColdCanadian911 2 жыл бұрын

3:50 in, most important piece of advise for improving

@MartynStandage Ай бұрын

I have been struggling with triads but this lesson has made it super clear, thanks Justin.

@gemmavicera5547 Жыл бұрын

Of all the triads ive seen..this is great..and now only understands. Thank u very much

@gvdz3395 4 ай бұрын

one of the best vids yet Ive seen at explaining the concept of triads!! TY!

@switch1e Жыл бұрын

I’m realizing I can also do this with the D chord shape for different voicings of the major triads. Very cool!!

@HealthGadgPlus 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Justin this made a lot of sense out of these.

@steve60. Жыл бұрын

Awesome ! I think you are the king of simple, which is right up my ally. Keep up the great lessons speaking for myself I really enjoy them !

@bertpagatpat8872 Жыл бұрын

Big help for me a newbie. I really appreciate it. Thanks

@aidanminihan1843 28 күн бұрын

This is the most helpful video I have ever seen as a new guitar player.

@340ACP 2 жыл бұрын

Best online guitar teacher! This a great lesson, thanks for sharing with us

@fidelperez1700 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 💓

@adachan7589 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Justin! I really dig your lessons so I did buy a few of your books. Thank you!

@Moonrust_band 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! Perfect timing

@paulrhodesquinn 8 ай бұрын

One of the very best lessons I’ve seen! Massively helpful. Thanks so much Justin!

@techdad5606 2 жыл бұрын

Another great lesson as always!

@Relaxandlearnguitar 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson. Real eye opener!

@juliodefreitas157 Жыл бұрын

Awesome lesson. Thank you Justin for sharing your tips ❤

@randy7418 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.✌️

@juliodefreitas157 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips and thank you for sharing your video ❤

@reya7744 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson as usual! 🤘🎸

@chaserawr2 8 ай бұрын

first triad lesson i actually understood and great commentary on what to practice and how not to get overwhelmed

@Dave-ro3nj Жыл бұрын

Once again, a fantastic easy to follow lesson. Thanks

@diedrehen4231 3 ай бұрын

Justin, you rock! Thanks for all the tutorial-work for showing us how to play guitar! Smiles from across the miles, Ben

@vijay.strickland Жыл бұрын

U da man justin!

@wilfredmui9168 2 ай бұрын

you are the best teacher

@michaeladshead-sonofthecit3701 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic lesson thankyou very much

@sophie8243 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Justin you are my favorite guitarist your video's so helpful for me 🎶🎶🙃

@hokahey8051 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@niyazicanisk7768 14 күн бұрын

I am appreciated sir. Lots of regards from Turkiye.

@urbanoramos5229 2 жыл бұрын

You gave me a good Idea with the way you move your fingers from the big Barr to the small one ,will try it thanks

@wraith_1171 Жыл бұрын

Excellent lesson, thank you!

@john-joethacker5665 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin. Great wee tutorial 👍

@oskarfunes2505 2 ай бұрын

This sounds so good

@Mujcanal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@billyfowler9381 7 ай бұрын

Amazing lesson! I'm a bassist who is trying to transition to electric guitar so this lesson has been a great addition to the tool kit.

@rays2794 2 жыл бұрын

Once again great lesson!👍🏻

@rawlelowe7021 Жыл бұрын

great stuff justin i love it.

@elmiguel6725 2 жыл бұрын

Justin, this is a great lesson, it is the instruction I really need. Now to practice. Thank you from "the states"

@TheRoguetrooper21 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@FezzantPlucka 2 жыл бұрын

Nice idea! Thanks.

@bokunome5897 2 жыл бұрын

Woah..Thank you so much!

@freesk8 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great lesson! Thanks! :)

@luckydog-287 Жыл бұрын

Dude, you keep being awesome! Thank you!

@moogsmiley4157 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips thanks! That guitar has some crazy high end!

@equynenergie 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent stuff 👍👍👍

@slicric131 4 ай бұрын

This is the best

@TheNewenglandboys Жыл бұрын

Really loved this video! I hope I can find your video on the other two triads! I’ve subscribed! Thanks

@MerajMirzaei Жыл бұрын

very useful 🤩🤩🤩

@freddysnightmare8391 2 жыл бұрын

WOW this is cool thank you young man

@fabrizioesposito3606 2 жыл бұрын

Awesomely simple technique, and the chord progression in the example is the same as Brown Eyed Girl :)

@michaelporter7937 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@justinguitar Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Michael - so generous. Cheers 😊

@diedrehen4231 3 ай бұрын

Danke!

@justinguitar 3 ай бұрын

Many thanks for the super thanks and supporting the channel. It means a lot. Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher www.justinguitar.com

@amisantha 2 жыл бұрын

OMG. You are so amazing. My guitar ability just so so . So inspiring.

@Raymondgogolf 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ami 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹

@BakariHenryGideon 9 ай бұрын

Very fantastic day indeed.

@alansimpson8962 2 жыл бұрын

Your studio is beatifull

@johnmundt7834 2 жыл бұрын

This made something click for me that should have happened a long time ago, thank you!

@miguelpanta Жыл бұрын

glad minor chords are still popular, too 😉 great lesson 🙏

@theelderskatesman4417 2 жыл бұрын

same principle in skateboarding and motor bikes: you will go where you look (so never 'target fixate' on something you want to avoid). Possibly of little relevance 🤔 also, seeing that am9 makes me think it would be great to see you do Neil Young's On the Beach (know you're a fan and that is one of his most beautifully minimal leads)

@rawlelowe7021 Жыл бұрын

thank you justin that's great stuff you are the best I love it. can you show the triads using the A shape.

@user-xf4tm8sk9s Жыл бұрын

I'm 71 ,when i was 8 , i learned "steel guitar rag " like this. Never stop learning.

@Pokitchange86 Жыл бұрын

As soon as you said the bit about following your hand I'm like "guilty" haha thanks for the tip I can already tell that'll help immensely.

@dorotheewillems6832 2 жыл бұрын

Very good teacher, Justin, you really explain stuff very well, I am learning a lot from you, thanks!

@Raymondgogolf 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Willems 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹

@immortalsun 2 жыл бұрын

Justin is the best guitar teacher I have ever come across. It’s hard to believe that almost all his courses are available for free, and even the $60 per year for the app is practically nothing for what you get. I almost want to pay more than what I already do, but I’m glad it’s so cheap.

@ryandesain5090 Жыл бұрын

Instant breakthrough moment

@kenjohnston8173 Жыл бұрын

Wow

@nechitaioanalexandru1809 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Justin, A very good video, I managed to learn the major and minor triads on the first three strings. I can change them at an average speed, but I keep trying to improve my speed. I am a beginner but I want to start doing ear training. What knowledge do I need to have before I start doing ear training? Thank you!

@etieti2849 2 жыл бұрын

I found a trick to play easy the strings by adjusting the neck screw of the guitar it makes it easy to play barre. Maby thats why it looks so easy at your lessons ?

@deans.8659 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that great lesson Justin!! I'm sharing with friends. There's all in about triads and embellishments. Compliment for teaching. Yes you can!! ;- ) Even Clapton uses triads in his famous song "Let it Grow" in the outro. I'm getting your App now. Take care and Cheers from Germany!

@bws1billsimpson362 2 жыл бұрын

Justin, this makes so much sense. I’m trying to learn to use chord tones to solo over chord changes instead of just soloing over a key. Would these triads work for soloing over chord changes? Thanks for an awesome video!

@justinguitar 2 жыл бұрын

Make triads with the notes in the key you are currently in and it will work. as always, the ear is the best judge. | LievenDV | JustinGuitar Official Assistant

@vicpnut1 2 жыл бұрын

Not knowing the notes on the neck by heart(more or less the E strings and A string down pat ,but others not so much) ….and also not really being able to put theory to the neck quickly I had been wondering if these were true triads (1,3,5) ,especially for that minor triad …I was assuming it was due to the way E shape bar chords(M&m) are formed with the 3rd being that 3rd string and all ….but always getting distracted I never confirmed it ….till now that is . I really wish I just found Justin guitar from the get go back when I was starting and was able to not jump around to all the online teachers like I did …I’d be so much further along .

@Really9547 2 жыл бұрын

"The car goes where the eyes go." Garth Stein, 'The Art of Racing in the Rain'

@Britton0932 2 жыл бұрын

Justin - a great song for Triads is Jonny Lang’s Leaving to Stay - can you do that song either in your course or on KZfaq?

@justinguitar 2 жыл бұрын

You can request 1 song per week here, on the bottom of the "Songs" page on the website: www.justinguitar.com/songs You'll have to create account first. You can also vote for multiple other songs | LievenDV | JustinGuitar Official Assistant

@Benglath Жыл бұрын

Hi Justin! Awesome lesson 👍 How do play the 7th triads (A7, D7 and G7)? Thank you for your help….love your videos.

@justinguitar Жыл бұрын

Check these out: For open chords: www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/open-7th-chords-bg-1301 for barre chords: www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/dominant-7th-chord-grips-bl-205 | LievenDV | JustinGuitar Official Guide, Approved Teacher & Community Moderator

@Benglath Жыл бұрын

@@justinguitar Thank you for taking the time to share more of your great teaching video. Now I understand a lot more about open 7th chords. I still can’t figure out the 7th triad chord shapes.

@kingcopycat9945 2 жыл бұрын

I just played twinkle twinkle little star with the triade

@kagenotatsumaki 2 жыл бұрын

Wow... I'm so dumb that I literally never remembered that the 6th string is the same note as the 1st... Thank you Justin for opening my unbelievably blind eyes! Lmao

@shegocrazy 3 ай бұрын

I am continually muting the 2nd string with my middle finger. Can I just lift my middle finger and put it down when needed or will that cause problems later on?

@justinguitar 2 ай бұрын

It is difficult to understand your issue without a photograph or video. Can you visit the Community Discussion page here community.justinguitar.com/t/how-to-use-easy-triads-on-guitar/87383 and seek help in that way? Notice that there are some Q&As about muting already. Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher www.justinguitar.com/donate

@Billy23562 2 жыл бұрын

Can you teach who are you by the who

@justinguitar 2 жыл бұрын

@jamesreeves9740 2 ай бұрын

Wait a minute that 2 finger shape works up and down the 12 tones ( frets) just like that? No alterations?

@justinguitar Ай бұрын

Yes. No open strings means you have a movable shape. Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher

@ryanmcdonald2027 2 жыл бұрын

even though it is more complicated, how do you actually STRUM triad chords correctly with proper strumming patterns etc ? with precise correct technique ? can someone please explain to me ? i can't find anything on youtube about this kind of thing ? what do you do and how do you do it ?

@justinguitar 2 жыл бұрын

Did you check the lessons on the site? Strumming generally applies for all chords, just make sure you play the strings you are supposed to strum. www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/guitar-strumming-tips-b1-502 www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/exploring-strumming-b1-503 www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/the-strumming-pattern-b1-404 www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/all-down-8th-note-strumming-b2-805 www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/introducing-16th-note-strumming-im-115 | LievenDV | JustinGuitar Official Assistant

@ryanmcdonald2027 2 жыл бұрын

@@justinguitar ok thanks Justin ! :)

@jessesmith2906 2 жыл бұрын

What chord shape is that minor triad based off of that was confusing me? Where both triads an example of an E shaped chord?

@markvanhorne3276 2 жыл бұрын

Justin was using the E shape. Think of how an E minor is played; Only the 4th and 5th strings are fretted. Move that up the neck, and all you have to do is barre the top 3 strings with your index finger and you get a minor triad.

@jessesmith2906 2 жыл бұрын

@@markvanhorne3276 thanks man i apprectiate it!

@MarkandSandieInMotion 2 ай бұрын

Are these Triads in the 1st Inversion?

@justinguitar 2 ай бұрын

The order of notes when playing triads on adjacent strings will be Root, 3, 5 or 3, 5, Root or 5, Root 3 depending on which of those is the lower note. (Be aware, for minor triads it is b3). In these two triad shapes the Root note is on the E string - the highest in pitch soo the triads are 3, 5, Root. When the 3 is the lowest note (in the bass) the triads are 1st inversion. That was a long way to say yes to your question! Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher www.justinguitar.com/advanced_search?q=easy%20triads

@angegegel 2 жыл бұрын

S!r Justin I have a question can I still slap a (every)string on a guitar while using thumb picks?? Hope you noticed me sir 💖😁

@justinguitar 2 жыл бұрын

When playing fingerstyle, the thumbpick will pick the bottom lowest strings. Yet, if you want to strum all strings, you can still use your hand to do that. Using the thumb pick won't work that well | LievenDV | JustinGuitar Official Assistant

@angegegel 2 жыл бұрын

@@justinguitar Thank you sir 🙂💝 But what I was trying to say or ask if you could still slap an Low E string while using some thumbpicks 🙂

@obadboystanley Жыл бұрын

@9:25 what makes it a 9?

@justinguitar Жыл бұрын

The pinky on the first string, 7th fret literally "adds the nineth" note (B) of the scale to the Amin chord, making it a Am(add)9 | More about that here: www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/extension-or-addition-mt-653 | LievenDV | JustinGuitar Official Guide, Approved Teacher & Community Moderator

@annebeck58 2 жыл бұрын

Okay, I won't be playing this one, for a while, but Happy St Patty's day!

@Raymondgogolf 2 жыл бұрын

Hi AnneBeck 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹

@jessesmith2906 2 жыл бұрын

Why is the website still down

@justinguitar 2 жыл бұрын

Hey - it shouldn't be! Please email hello@justinguitar.com if you're facing problems with the site! Cheers