Open Triads Lesson

Open Triads Etude N.1

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  • Hey guys!

    In this lesson, we will play a rhythm section using open triads and chord shapes.

    The concept behind "Open Triads Etudes" is to focus on different shapes in order to create a solid chord melody only using 3 or 4 notes per chord.




    Guitar : Ibanez AZ2402

    Equipment : Kemper + Apollo Twin Duo

    Tempo : 120 bpm

    Time Signature : 4/4

    Chord progression


    | Am E/G# Am | Am G/B C |

    | C G/B C | C C#dim/E |

    | Dm A/C# Dm | Dm Cdim/Eb |

    | Esus4 | E |

    | Am | E/G# |

    | G | Dadd9/F# |

    | F | C/E |

    | Esus4/B | E D#dim/F# Edim/G E/G# |

    | Am7 | Eadd9/G# |

    | G | Dadd9/F# |

    | F | C/E |

    | Esus4/B | E |

    | F G | Am C |

    | F G | Em F |

    | F G | E/G# Am |

    | C Dm | E Am |





    Key signature :A minor


    Techniques used :

    - Pizzicato (Fingerpicking)
    - Legato
    - Hammer On/Pull Off


    Have fun and stay tuned for the next lesson! ;)




    E shape on F major



    F major open triad



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