Triads are the answer! Use Triads to up your game when improvising on guitar - Guitar Lesson- EP485

[@arthurriley5856]

Hands down, one of the best, if not, the best teacher on the internet. Everything he teaches is an immediately applicable tool.

[@phredde533]

I agree!

[@johncharal1698]

Brian, I think this is the most important lesson you have ever created. This is the foundation every guitar player needs to start to integrate the fretboard and become a more advanced player.

[@wulfrache]

Nice comment, I am def going to check this one out. It's already starting out good with the "forget the top 2 strings" as a Ukulele player here lol.

[@jameslloyd949]

My thoughts exactly I've been looking for this for years...

[@jayseb]

Most students will not appreciate the magic of this lesson, as it looks simple, and just there on YT for them. We now have access to the greatest music teachers I've seen in decades. I still can't believe such masterpiece courses are available "just like that" on YT. Fantastic lesson.

[@lancelot6465]

Absolutely the most important lesson for me and so easy to understand because of Brians amazing kind of teaching! To learn the connection between triads and the pentatonic shapes is pure gold. Yes, it‘s all there, but sometimes you don‘t realize it, until someone like Brian points it out.

[@Guitarisforgrins]

This lesson is honestly a masterclass in teaching. So well done!

[@JeremiahL]

I really like the way that this guy teaches. Through his explanation, you can sense an immense body of knowledge, but it is done without ego in a way of someone that remembers and sympathizes with the journeys struggle. I really like how he makes no assumption about your skill level with his explanation. He also provides equivalent examples and analytical parallels to try to make the material contextual. This is very rare and refreshing to see. It's makes learning enjoyable.

[@dougsmith8430]

Wholeheartedly agree Jeremiah!

[@johnspiteri2964]

Brian, I am sure that you work hard putting together your lessons, but you put across concept's in such a friendly, relaxed manner. Absolutely no ego to get in the way, you are a natural teacher. Thank you

[@richardcole4776]

Brian, you've had many great lessons over the years, but this is one of the best! Please continue this for other shapes and minor chords. This was another example of why I'm a premium member. Thanks!

[@Boogieplex]

I almost feel like this is the lesson guitar instructors have been hiding from us all along,preventing us from becoming as good as them.. Like seriously,this unlocks so much it almost pisses me off…years of lessons and no one shared this. Their secret is out now, and they’ve all been exposed as frauds. Im coming to active melody from now on for all my lessons. Thanks for the light bulb moment!

[@stoneglad]

Agreed!

[@MelModica]

For real, I always felt like a lot of teachers are holding out on some secret because I have watched thousands of lessons and I have improved but still not where I want to be. Caged chords, triads, chord tones are the path to melodic playing.

[@Boogieplex]

@@MelModica I just like this guy because he shows the road maps. Guys like Tim Pierce are great teachers/players but they never really show you the road map. When I brought this up to Tim Pierce,he actually yelled at me telling me subscribe to his pay lessons. But why would i do that if im not happy with his free ones? Active Melody focuses on road maps thats why i like him so much. I think his name might be Brian, but not sure.

[@markogier4099]

A teacher (not guitar teacher) once told me “Teaching is an ever decreasing circle of lies that winds it’s way slowly to the truth”. I doubt that guitar teachers are deliberately lying to their pupils but it does always surprise me why so much time is spent in the ‘beginner’ years learning first open chords, then struggling with barre chords, only to then be told ‘You don’t need all those notes or to struggle with the barre, just play these 3 strings”. Anyway, so glad Brian is here to bring us to the ‘truth’ :). Been a premium member for years. Best value teaching site available. If you are not already, do it! You won’t regret it.

[@allenpratt797]

@@Boogieplex Yes, Brian Sherrill is the ActiveMelody instructor's name.

[@antonakis79ohyes]

Best teacher on KZbin, bar none. Been a subscriber for the 3rd year now, there is just so much material... Even going through the old lessons with new "eyes" gives me so much insight... Take care my friend, Brian!

[@stealthbum34]

Thank you so much. Best triad lesson on youtube. Why oh why can’t everyone explain things this simply!

[@tedjenkins1736]

This is the most important guitar lesson on KZbin.

[@davidjohnalpha]

One of the best lessons I’ve heard explaining and demonstrating triads, thanks Brian.

[@queasyRider3]

No kidding! After seeing this, I am finally motivated to spend real practice time on triads. Thanks for pointers, Brian.

[@sanjeev9375]

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[@salantino]

FINALLY! A huge PENNY has just mysteriously descended and DROPPED into my head. Thank you Brian

[@sircharles7323]

BEST LESSON I´ve ever heard in my entire life! You are a genious teacher, wow, thanks so much!

[@javieroldan]

This lesson is, as all your lessons, a gold mine of guitar wisdom. All the major triad information summarized in 24 minutes. Amazing!

[@tim46387]

Fantastic! Caught on right away. Other "teachers" should watch this instead of trying to confuse us with complicated study templates that only make us want to give up and toss the guitar in the trash. Really appreciate this video. Thanks a bunch.

[@pawn2pawn61]

Another great lesson, and yes I would love to see the minor lesson as well!

[@djrguitar]

These Triads lessons have been an eye opener for me. Like many people I know the chords on the low strings E,A and D. You just opened up so much more for me showing these triad chords and positions. I like that you keep reminding everyone how they are related to the caged system. I really think you are on to something here. I would continue to cover all the functionality of the triads and how they are used in relation to the caged system. Just knowing the caged system doesn’t really help anybody if they don’t know what to do with it. Same with the modes. You can learn them but if you don’t understand or have useful knowledge of how to use them they are useless. Thank you very much for the knowledge, you are a great guitar teacher.

[@Willie_Wahzoo]

You're easily one of the best guitar teachers on YT, Brian. It's obvious you really think these lessons through. You don't waste people's time; you just offer a ton of value. Thank you!

[@bobhoddeer]

Awesome lesson. You asked if there was interest in a minor version. Yes sir. Please do. Great lesson!

[@dougsmith8430]

Thank you Brian! Triads are the foundation for playing. You explain how we set this foundation in such an understandable manner. Your lessons are among the very best on the entire internet! To top it off, you teach as if we are getting the lessons from a caring Brother, Uncle or friend… THANK YOU!

[@luizvelazquez1113]

Hello Brian.. I just want to say congratulations and great job on teaching this insightful lesson. I have seen many lessons but none of them seem to spell it out the way you just did. Most videos appear to be hiding something!! Thanks again for not holding back and truly demonstrating the road map to success..

[@user-zj9fl5wg8b]

You are a wonderful teacher. Your explanation is clear as you slowly build upon each component. This really is a seminal lesson...thanks so much

[@alvinuselton912]

Honestly one of the best lessons I’ve ever seen ! This is the type of lesson that will help people become musicians; understand and develop skills, and improve in every area of the guitar 🎸. You are truly a blessing to guitar students.

[@Upuia-c4n]

Exactly right no drama, thank you heaps Brian.

[@tomdellinger3710]

You use the word "overwhelming" near the end and that is exactly how I've felt about triads for some time, but this lesson puts an end to that notion. Incredibly valuable lesson here that packs a lot of gain for small investment. Thank you so much for this one.

[@ericecklund676]

I wish that someone had given me this lesson 50 years ago when I was in high school first learning to play guitar. Thanks for doing this very nice lesson!

[@Mr.Tralfamadorian]

Just wanted to reiterate what others of said here that this is hands down a GREAT lesson! Especially for those that know some CAGED method but were having some trouble putting it all together and seeing the triads within the shapes. I've probably watched it 10 times now and will watch another 10 to make sure it sinks is. Thank you Brain!

[@connieadams8818]

Yes, please. Do the minor chords too! I love this lesson! I'm going to do it everyday. Just what I needed!

[@Radds1]

Brian, I've been a premium member for several years now. Brilliant lessons like this is why I will continue! Thank you, you are a genius! And a definite YES to a similar lesson on minor chords.

[@nyzombiesquad182]

Omg yes on the minor lesson..funny how u take information i sort of know and learned, and then put it all together in context to help it make sense...well done, ty again and again

[@davidlegalley1161]

This is absolutely one of the most impactful triad lessons I've had the good fortune to find anywhere 🥇❗🎯❗👌🏽👌🏼👍🏽👍🏼❗ Thank you Brian; and YES I would appreciate more lessons on this subject; a triad series on the minor keys, the diminished chord shapes and the triad shapes, in one neighborhood, that complete the "C" major & "C" minor scales 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽✔

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

Since I discovered the lower triads, I’ve expanded my playing a lot. This video has expanded my understanding a lot. The 6, 7, and 9th variations are all new to me. Very good lesson - thanks. I am very interested in the minor triads. I have the upper triads on them, but you add so much more information that would be great.

[@lupo10]

Agreed, a follow up minor version would be very helpful too. Thank you.

[@FergusVonMarkusson]

Hands down the best explanation and demonstration of triads I've seen. I've watched several which have all been good, but this one just gets to the heart of it so well and so quickly! Thank you so much!

[@willielgn84]

I started watching your videos earlier this week. I've been playing guitar for many years and hit a hurdle with advancing to the "Next Level" . So far I've only seen 2 of your videos and I gotta say you are the Best Instructor I've came across on KZbin. Your guitar lessons explains what I've been trying to "Figure Out" for years. Big Thanks and keep the videos coming.

[@terrylawton4323]

Gold dust information. This is probably the most important guitar theory video I have ever seen, so much vital info Thank you man

[@LyleLongridge]

Brian is simply best ! King of the light bulb moments for me . Thank you Sir!

[@SteveMorgan-mn9tw]

This is possibly one THE best lesson on here. Like you I wish I would have known this a long time ago, it would have saved me a LOT of time

[@shawshank1962]

This is another great lesson from you Brian. Please continue with more Triads, including the minor triads. In the past few moths I’ve learned the importance of triads, which I had never considered before. Your lessons have played a big part in awakening me to this knowledge. Thank you Brian!

[@sedarhenri]

I'm currently looking for a way to like this vid several times !!! I had several lightbulb moments watching this. Just amazing

[@gregoryoswell5644]

Brian, this lesson was amazing! Learning to group triads and pentatonics in three positions in a blues progression in itself is massive. Whats more, there was second level learning here about how to "blues up" triads with sliding into them, using double stops, bends , getting that bluesly triplet rythm going on and adding in 6ths, 7ths and 9ths in each 'neighbourhood.' Wow! My blues improvisation just went up a giant step!

[@marksmith5666]

I've been playing for about 25 years and I feel humbled.tks for Lesson Sir Dekalb Co Tennessee

[@albertarhorne]

Brian, man, I’ve played guitar since the 70’s, mostly just accompaniment chords of folk or Christian songs I wanted to sing. I later delved extensively into studying classical guitar, & ever so often, I’d attempt some lead guitar. But, it just never clicked for me enough to make me want to put the mental effort into consistent practice. Until now! I’m really getting excited to figure out how it all connects “up the neck”, with your excellent tutelage! Never too old to learn, at least not so far 😂! I’m just so grateful I’m a premium member. (Now, if I can just remember how to log into the membership, lol, as I can some days, but not everyday!) 🤷🏻‍♀️ I love these videos! TY so much!

[@albertoscarfagna1486]

I'm from Italy. I'm your Italian student, and you're my best blues prof. You make difficult things easy! Other teachers on the web seem to purposely do the exact opposite, to show how good they are at the guitar. They don't know that we don't care about them, we only care to learn, and you are the number one! A good teacher goes like you! Thanks!

[@nelsonpacheco1436]

Beautiful video my friend. Greetings from Los Angeles, California, Nelson * ✨️ 🎄 ✨️🎵🎶

[@adelinrapcore]

I have a monthly subscription on your website. I have other subscriptions on other websites but yours is by far the best. I can't express enough how happy I am that I have subscribed for your lessons, I have learned in one week more than 10 years of blindly noodling.

[@activemelody]

Thank you!🙏

[@rickhalle-podell169]

Wow , way to put it all together. I’ve been a member for about 1.5 years and Brian has taken my guitar to a whole new level. Get the membership it costs one lesson and is so worth it.

[@flannel-4-eva546]

I agree! One of the best lessons from one of the best teachers! Thank you yet again, Brian!

[@bautistasilvanolima5814]

Thank u very much brian, i used to improvise always on the pentatonic major scale, but u took it to a hole new level, now i feel like wanting to Play the guitar as never. I ve ben playing for like 7 years and probable this is the biggest lesson i ve ever received. Again, thank u thank u thank u!!! I hope everyone finds this as useful as i. Greetings from argentina brian

[@Gene_Cali]

Brian, I know the Timestamps are more work for you, but they really are a valuable addition! Thanks and this Lesson is a 'Gold mine' , of musical ideas!

[@ronaldbowser3597]

Wow this was a major lightbulb coming on moment for me. Yes please PLEASE continue this for the minor chords.

[@PurchaseReviews]

When learning the caged system I found that knowing the last three string triads was the easiest, and best way to start off. Great lesson Brian 👍🏻

[@caliandy1]

Your triad lessons are the best on the net. You always make it musical which makes practicing this stuff fun. Thank you!

[@scanlan8700]

I've been cruising the net for years looking for good basic theory lessons. This is the essence of simplicity. Good job!

[@jimwright9866]

the best presentation of triads I have seen

[@phredde533]

This is one of the most useful lessons I’ve seen in a long time. I can actually play triads now. My playing just grew exponentially. Thanks Brian!

[@Puru_hoja_Shuru]

Wow! Been stuck on this concept for a month now until today. Thanks man

[@sluque]

Brian, I've been in and out your courses for years. This is the best lesson, clearer, and most fundamental lesson you have ever posted. Thanks!

[@KennedyIvy]

Finally, someone who can explain it well. Everyone else on youtube way over complicates it. Thanks

[@georgeorwell7850]

Also Bian, please do an updated video on Harmonised 3rds/6ths etc like you've done with this updated video on triads... this video is way better! thanks and great job buddy

[@GWPerry]

Your teaching method is excellent. The pace in which you teach is spot on.

[@glenntreadaway544]

More of these please Brian. The build up from theory to the improv at the end was perfect.

[@aronglkr]

Very important lesson. Thank you for sharing.

[@jeffclements7181]

Brian, this is the lesson I need. One of your best for sure and there are many. Proud to be a premium member. Thanks again

[@georgep6694]

I would love it if you do a lesson on minor triads as well. Very helpful video. Keep up the great work. Thank you.

[@spongePop314]

This is amazing. Tomo fujita introduced me to the upper triads and I could connect them with the pentatonic shapes on my own and now this is a cherry on top. Thanks man. Lot of love.

[@paulrhodesquinn]

I’m a jazz keyboard player looking to improve their guitar playing and this is gold! I think in upper structures to create both simple and complex chords and applying this to the guitar means I can play any Major, minor and dominant 7th chords including alterations with just the triads on the top 3 strings. Love it! You’ve saved me a ton of pain and time. Just been working today on the GMajor triad and inversions. Gmaj triad over Bb7 gives me Bb13, G over E for Em7, G/A for A7sus or A11. G/C for Cmaj9 and so on. So much fun.

[@andyjales]

Far....the Best explanation about triads in all Internet. Thanks Brian!!!!

[@rustyboats9645]

Another great lesson! Thank you! Connecting the triads to the larger form of the chords makes it soooo much easier to find them on the neck!

[@gillessubervilleb.69]

This video did to my theory understanding what those two- string licks to that bluesy jam. So much with so little. Thank you!

[@herorolf8192]

Best Teacher, all the world. Thank you from Germany. ✊✊

[@jakbind]

This has to be one of the best videos on improvisation information....thank you sir

[@PaulDeFelice]

I'll agree with other commenters. One of the best lessons I've ever seen! Thank you! And yes please, I would like a minor triad lesson as well if you would be so kind.

[@TheVitalEdge]

I just found this video, just excellent! I'll be rewatching it for many hours of study - until I get it in my fingers. You explain how the music is shaped in the fretboard better than anything I've ever seen. Thank you! Much appreciated! I'm hitting the Like and Subscribe buttons now!

[@michalgarncarek]

I'm totally overwhelmed by your style of teaching, explaining tough spots but most of all i love your feeling of music. I am great fan of your blues lessons.

[@SamlonHoldfield]

Thank you. Thank you. GREAT lesson. I've rewatched it about 6 times to try and soak it all in. Great stuff. I've been fighting with understanding/implementing CAGED for 15 years. I think you cracked it for me. Forever grateful. :)

[@lupo10]

5:25 in. I’ve been playing since lockdown, I’m at the stage where I can play along to any song or even come up with something cool using the E and A shape bar chords. But I can’t understand how to find triads as I was only seeing one so didn’t see as that important. I understand now, that there’s the shape I know, but then straight across too for a different voice. I need to pause the video for a bit to try it and not forget it. Again, as a self taught guy your videos are the best. Thanks for remembering what you wished you’d know. It really helps 👍

[@RogerFedora]

Really nice lesson here man. Lots of teachers talk about the importance of triads and get you finding them all over the neck but it doesn't really sound musical at that stage. This lesson is a great example of adding extensions and pentatonic licks that make the triads come to life.

[@twoputt5]

I've watched a hundred lessons on triads & caged, I really like how this one brings it all together. Thanks. Will look for the minor version.

[@UmVtCg]

Really? one could map out the fretboard with a tool like guitar scientist and see all this instantly. Just lower the 3rd for a minor version. Add the major and minor 7, insert the scales. It's not that hard really. I figured this out decades ago with a pen and notepad

[@martinmilan3169]

This is great. In front of my eyes and ears for years, yet I could not see it .... until now. Thank you very much , you perfected the art of doing the most out of those little triads.

[@domsawyer8953]

Probably the greatest lesson I've ever had on KZbin....and I'm only half way through it. THANK YOU

[@kevinlawrence3935]

Brilliant lesson; I’ve been flitting around with these shapes, but never tied it all together. I think you’ve cracked open a whole new continent of exploration. Thank you!

[@nickysolista515]

Long time lurker…this is the video that pushed me over the edge. Just purchased my membership!

[@activemelody]

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[@greghenricks8516]

Fantastic lesson Brian, thank you! I feel like my playing is gonna turn a corner due to this lesson! Yes, I’m interested in a lesson on the minor triads. Thank you thank you!

[@Rebellovw]

This blew my mind- great stuff - I know all the triads on all 6 strings major/minor- but the added stuff you provided just blew me away. Thanks so much.

[@dthompson7390]

The Rosetta Stone of guitar lessons. My brain hurts a little bit -- but wow! Now it all makes sense. Love the blues improvisational possibilities. I'd heard and seen these inversions used a million times but only now comprehend what's going on. Thanks, Brian!

[@rodbutler5049]

I have just started playing again after a decades long break, trying to get my fingers back! Very grateful to have Found "Active Melody". I'm rededicating myself back to my favorite thing, Music. Oh, how I've missed it

[@experienceanimation217]

A great teacher that doesn't show off and gives it to ya straight. Kudos from across the ocean

[@derekwood1934]

Fantastic lesson Brian, as I mentioned before I like getting to grips with triads and this lesson just pulls it all together. You must have been reading my mind. Thanks again Brian you never fail to brighten my day!

[@phillymathguy8142]

This one FREE lesson is, by itself, worth several years of premium membership. If you are serious about getting better on guitar, premium membership is the way to go & is a bargain. Brian is the best guitar instructor on the web. I have researched a lot of them.

[@zHumanfactor]

Brian, this was such a good lesson in unlocking all the relationships along the fingerboard, enabling an endless array of improvisations. Thank you for all your lessons, much appreciated.

[@ahchv]

Great lesson

[@smacaveiu]

Cool! Hopefully the lesson with minor triads is coming. Thanks!

[@bungalowbluesman]

This is mind blowingly good stuff Brian. I’m excited and intimidated in equal measure - usually a good thing 😆. Thank you.

[@sgd5k292]

As one who plays the CAGED system, this is what I have been looking for to extend my knowledge and playability! I sure am going to have fun with this lesson! Thanks!

[@chesterburnett3466]

Brian, what a great video! I could spend forever trying to assimilate all that you've presented. It's lessons like these, that remind me why I've been a Premium Member all these years. Cheers!

[@canadianintheukbrian]

Great lesson I love to work on triads so important , love the lesson material , the practice exercise that really hammered down the lesson, your a terrific instructor Brian you know how to explain clearly and consisely a the lesson that doesn't leave the audience in the fog, mark of a great teacher,

[@robnic52]

Brilliant Instruction Brian, really clear, not moment wasted and no extraneous info to overwhelm my brain. Golden lesson. Thank you.

[@ContentComposer]

Thank you for this lesson! So many things clicked in after watching this video. Things that were almost there, hanging without grasp. This opened a door to next level.

[@rockyjazzyblues]

Excellent🤩. Superbly integrated from introduction to improvisation. There's never been such a detail and yet easy to digest lesson on triad. Thank you so much...🤝👍👍👍🙂