Open Triads Etude N.2 Lesson

Open Triads Etude N.2

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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 : 60 bpm

    Time Signature : 4/4

    Chord progression


    | C C/E F/C C | G/B Dm Am/C G#dim/B | Am Am/C Am/E C/G | B/F# B/D# E |

    | C C/E F/C C | G/B F/C E/B G#dim/B | Am Em/G | F Em7(no5) |

    | Dm/A C F/C | C/G G7sus4 G7 | Csus4 C | Am G/B |

    | Am E/G# | C Dm F | C/G G7 | C |



    Key signature :A minor


    Techniques used :

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


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





    Am Open Triad Root Position:




    Am Open Triad 1st Inversion





    Am Open Triad 2nd Inversion:






    C Open Triad Root position




    C Open Triad 1st Inversion







    C Open Triad 2nd Inversion





    C Root Position




    E 1st Inversion


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