The Only 5 Triads You Actually Need to Know on Guitar

Learn 5 essential triad shapes that will improve your rhythm playing, fretboard knowledge, and even your solos! These are the building blocks every guitarist should master.

Want to break out of the same old chords and unlock the fretboard? In this lesson, I break down 5 powerful triad shapes that will transform your rhythm guitar and help you solo smarter.

We’ll cover shapes built from the D, E, and C chords — plus minor triads based on A and E forms. Whether you're writing songs, playing lead, or just want to sound more musical, these are must-know shapes.

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0:00 - Intro & Why Triads Matter
1:50 - D Shape Triads Explained
4:00 - Moving Triads Up the Neck
7:00 - E Shape Triads & CAGED Connection
10:00 - C Shape Triads
12:45 - Minor Triads (A Shape)
15:45 - Minor Triads (E Shape)
19:00 - Using Triads in Real Progressions
21:50 - Fretboard Soloing Ideas with Triads
22:40 - Final Thoughts & Free Resources