Ditch the scales & try these triad-based soloing tricks

[@mikeliszelmenis1015]

Adrian, you are the most underrated guitar teacher on KZbin. Cheers mate

[@johng2880]

You should check a different rating site. If you'll look at my personal ratings for instance, he's in the top spot, so therefore, he's perfectly rated.

[@alexisandcrystal1]

Totally agree. I learned from this video more than I’ve learned by myself in many years. Thank you friend, all the way from Mexico. ❤

[@JohnSmith-sl5ym]

Best guitar teacher on KZbin - hands down. One of the best lessons yet 👏👏👏

[@telecaster643]

are you kidding!? Not sure how many watch the long detailed ones to the end !!!? If there is anyone I watch to the end, its you!! THE BEST KZbin teacher!!! Thanks for another great inspiration lesson!!! ...And Thanks for what you do!

[@trbr1799]

Adrian, many times over, I think, "Damn, that sounds great." Then you teach it to us and the theory behind it. Can't thank you enough.

[@bluzman2288]

Christ Adrian, you've got me interested in theory. To be honest I've always avoided it, but you've switched a light on, and after many years, and i mean MANY, i'm going to look into it. Great video, calmly and expertly explained.

[@clifford_2zero7]

Out of all the triad lessons I've looked up this one has been most helpful for understanding creativity. Thank you.

[@Dcba964]

Best lesson about triads on KZbin. Congratulations 👍❤️🎸

[@TomPapasBread]

Just discovered you today Adrian, perfect learning material for where I am and where I'm trying to go. You deserve all the praise and more!

[@claudiajay8291]

Adrian can you should your finger placement closer??

[@chrisbirdsall6055]

The fretboard and my ear really opened up when I placed greater emphasis on triads. If you listen to really melodic players, they use chord tones to launch into melodic themes. Gilmour, Knopfler, and even most experienced jazz improvisers rely heavily on chord tones to create melody.

[@MrArko1]

Very soulful guitar playing and a great lesson

[@alteregothehi-qs5774]

Watched it until the end! And will do this again! Thanks!

[@robmoss7580]

Cool Adrian as ever you expand my vocabulary. Never new the 2nd could add so much melodic flourish to a triad!

[@RackhirTheRed]

There will never be too many videos about the wonders of triads. Very well done sir.

[@roxyroxburgh9566]

THANK YOU Adrian, and yes I stayed through to the end and found it really helpful/informative/useful/beautiful and lyrical. Especially the idea of adding the second or ninth interval. See you again. Ciao.

[@Rodrat]

No matter how much I try learning music theory my eyes just glaze over every time. These videos are amazing. Thank you so much! This is the kind of theory that actually gets me making music.

[@victorformosa228]

Playing triads is nice playing triads and making sweet melodic phrases is great, many thanks for this wonderful lesson.

[@michaelbroussard4584]

I’ve been playing and singing for fun for around 30 years. My whole time playing I’ve mostly just played open chords for country songs. I use some triads and some bar chords but mostly just open chords. I know music theory fairly well. I’ve always wanted to do more on the guitar than what I do but never could take it to the next level. About two weeks ago I started practicing my triads. I’ve been teaching myself all the triads on the neck, practicing them over and over, and applying music theory to them. It was like a light bulb went off. I’m starting to see the different shapes on the neck and how they tie into scales. I’ve taught myself more in the last two weeks than I have in the last 10 years or so. I wish that I would have learned more about triads whenever I first started playing. It’s made guitar fun again.

[@prescottparks]

I've found I learn best with chord shapes. I have been practicing major and minor triads shapes for awhile now. This bit of adding the 2nd has me sounding like I know what I am doing now. Thanks so much. Great lesson. Great teacher.

[@5882300rickroll]

There are so many guitar teachers on you tube but you are one on the only ones I really care to watch. Thanks for the great content. Really loved this lesson.

[@Ken_Dalton]

The chords of Led Zeps "Thank You" are nice to improv over 🤙🏼.I find turning a triad into a 9th or an 11th makes triads sounds amazing!

[@miketuttlesmusic]

This is one of the most useful videos I’ve seen in months! Thank you.

[@Mudplucker]

Watched through to the end and I’ll probably watch it through many times 👍🏻 great lesson as always

[@AnnaPrzebudzona]

I watch your videos to the very end and then I take a long pause to digest 😊 Great stuff! Thanks!

[@patrickcormick2906]

This lesson is way above my level of technical competence, but is both a fantastic demonstration of what great lead guitar can be built from basic triads and some of the sweetest guitar sounds and feel I have heard in a long time. Thank you.

[@sweetkennyjames]

Of course we stay until the end. Your content is fantastic.

[@handlethisyoutube]

Thanks as always Adrian. I hope autumn is kind to everyone out there and inspires something new in your playing.

[@bonzo1928]

Who watches to the end, with the great content I would think most people! Another great lesson. Thanks!

[@jray5363]

Beautifully simplified lesson and really lovely playing today! I may have to play with it a bit. You sure make it look easy!

[@highhorseman2067]

When you started playing those incredible double stops, I had a serious case of deja vu. And now I'm going absolutely mental trying to figure out which band/songs it reminded me of!

[@michealhand1001]

The SHADOWS?

[@cmaddox1020]

Yet another top drawer lesson, Adrian. Your content has been been very helpful in evolving and improving my playing. Great and practical information presented in a relaxed, cool vibe. I bow in humble thanks in your direction.

[@chewywomb]

Another great lesson. I hope your channel blows up. The guitar world needs you!

[@jerryisenhour7724]

I am learning so much about playing lead from you. Thank you. You make it so clear. Jerry

[@jerryjohnson575]

I watch the whole video.... I enjoy these lessons I am advanced and I learn from you .... I am on the threshold of entering the jazz prog level

[@rolandjgutierrez7737]

I said this before I have been watching and listening a lot to your channel I believe that since I hit the tricor network it has opened a new path in my mind and heart to explore on my frit board im actually making music 🎶 this is a butiful lesson a butiful song and a butiful person showing us how butiful this tool i use the guitar to express what's in side my mind and hart this was wow factor 100%...Roland J Gutierrez from Magdalena New Mexico USA 🇺🇸

[@WickBeavers]

Good one and very well explained. Thanks, I’m subscribed!

[@buddhamus]

Cool lesson. A lot of fun stuff to work on. You are definitely one of my favorite instructors on KZbin. Thank you for this lesson.

[@ronway6222]

Another great one from my favorite online instructor. I’ve watched it twice, already. Thank you, Adrian!

[@jameskellam2980]

Wow! That was an awsome instuction on triads and their usage. Props James

[@georgerichardson7728]

This is a fantastic lesson and really opens up the fretboard, thank you very much mate

[@danielhamilton2157]

I'm just exploring triads currently and this had really made a huge difference! Great video!

[@jameserenberger3425]

Your lessons are always chill and refreshing. Thanks, Adrian!

[@guyguyguyjean]

Soooo well done,i really enjoy your lessons,not long at all when it is so full of great useful information!! Thanks so much!!

[@andylucyshyn]

Great lesson! Watched to the end… very well explained and looking forward to improving my use of triads. Thanks!!

[@RichardSteele-tl1bu]

The triad structure can complement scales technique and they really give the guitar 🎸 that distinctive edge and feel.An interesting and necessary discovery.

[@MichaelDHockenberry]

Very well thought out presentation illustrating triads and inversions . I appreciate your approach, as it’s basic, but meaningful concerning as such to get the player to practice more horizontal methods along the neck to get your message of guitar neck patterns. Thank you for your insight and developmental techniques.

[@lamontprospect9974]

One word to describe this lesson:. BEAUTIFUL ❤️🙏

[@dirish3324]

Hey ... Just to say: "listened to your video all the way through" & lapped it up. Great stuff. Only came across your site yesterday. Love your song lessons. Very clean and clean presentation . Really appreciated ...

[@PaulJonesy]

Lovely lesson Adrian, thinking about and learning the triads is a great way to unlock the neck.

[@lawrencedeans1433]

This is gold I was looking for a way to add the scale round the triads and each chord shape. Just add one note at a time and practice until you eventually see all the scale notes. 👍Thank you 👍

[@stephanemarquis900]

Great aproach to a new way to create solos. It is nice to get away from scales once in a while 👍 Very helpful 🤟

[@monsterfromtheblog]

Superb! I always learn so much with your easy and simple explanations. Thank you for opening up another exciting Avenue to my guitar journey.

[@jackiedixon5076]

Found my teacher for sure. I am excited to continue on learning as long as I can.

[@davidcox8458]

WOW ,, LOVE THE SOUND OF YOUR TRIADS... I WILL BE TRYING THIS... THANK YOU...

[@georgiexander]

Never miss a moment of your videos, Adrian. 😁.

[@XLBiker13]

Another great lesson. It never ceases to amaze me how you can create something so melodic and interesting that's really pretty simple to play (although I'll be the first to admit I couldn't have come up with this). So thank you for creating beautiful music that is also entirely achievable for those of us who are not nearly as gifted as you. And I always watch your videos to the end and love the theory portion of the lesson (and am a very happy patreon member - WELL WORTH IT).

[@photopicker]

He has the gift for melodic phrasing. David Gilmour and Michael Schenker have this quality as well.

[@jimmysblacksmithing3265]

Good day, thank you for sharing your expertise with us all. You are quite the master. Been playing guitar for over 50 years. Not very technically. Primarily just for the spiritual aspect of it all. And always love to learn more and be inspired by wonderful individuals like yourself. So much going on in life, is very difficult to make time to enjoy playing. Let alone practicing new things. However this is a great inspiration. And we all need this sort of release. Also love your guitars. Have many that were in expensive etc., and set them up myself. They sound and play just fine sometimes as good or better than the expensive ones. Always wanted a 12 string electric. Kind of like a Rickenbacker or something. Looks like you may have one. You are truly blessed with those guitars, equipment and your skills. Keep up the great work, and enjoy what you do. Look forward to more of your video’s. Thank you again keep up the great work and have a beautiful day. Jim

[@johnfauss1562]

I have been working on using triads recently and have watched many videos. This has given easy and practical applications of triads for soloing. Thank you!

[@lees7836]

Adrian, I always watch your videos to the very end. They're always so informative and it's great to know what gear you used as it helps me get the tones. Thanks as always.

[@paulmundy8312]

Adrian, this blew my mind. Really beautiful & melodic phrases. Thankyou for uploading this wonderful lesson

[@sauravsharma7244]

Ditch the band solos. Your solos are what I wanna go for. Too good 👍

[@rufus_mcdufus]

Excellent lesson Adrian. I've always been terrible at trying to grasp chord tones etc. but this is a really good way of getting into it.

[@ianblackmore-allen163]

Thanks, so much. I reckon this is the sort of content that could a) open up a world of creativity and b) stop me sounding like everyone else!

[@larsosterberg]

As usual,brilliant lesson,brilliant teaching,brilliant Teletone,thanks for your wisdom💚👍

[@userer4579]

Thanks Adrian. Very helpful. You soloing is always very melodic and fits the song and chord structure very well. Cheers.

[@jerryodom7358]

Thanks for the great ideas and being here for all of us. I really appreciate your help.

[@mike-rh2dz]

Just found this lesson pure gold thanks for all the ideas to build on

[@Kimomaru]

You made this video at the perfect time for me. Been practicing with the solo app, working on my major and minor intervals and this video puts that training in context. Thank you!

[@AnnaPrzebudzona]

What app?

[@Kimomaru]

@@AnnaPrzebudzona It's call Sølo.

[@Fuzzybunny-ki1cw]

love the phrasing... wow... the power of triads

[@DaveAndStuff]

Brilliantly taught, and just what I need to help my solos right now. Thank you!

[@darrenbrignell8482]

Thanks so much for this video...its more than just theory which I see a lot. Turning theory into melodic music makes so much more sense than using scales which has always been a head scratcher for me. Thanks again.

[@blue6633]

Thankyou very much for your time and effort to make your videos and it's a pleasure and a must to watch them to the end! David Gilmour uses triads, the lead in the wall is one example. Cheers from Australia

[@kevsad303]

Hey Adrian, you'd be surprised how many of us wanna-bees watch your long videos all the way to end. And if not it'll be cause the light globe lit up up half way along. Keep up the good work dude!

[@blackbirdpie217]

I really like this. It really shows how the simplest things can work so well. It also shows the importance of staying in the scale, and demonstrates how to embellish at the same time. An even simpler example of triads is at the intro to Hotel California. Triad arpeggios repeated over a 4/4 rythmn, changes at each measure. Pure music.

[@davederoux3361]

Looking like a 71 era Elton with them shades bro..great lesson.

[@jamesdonnelly8888]

Adrian your solo....wow, that was truly epic

[@artmartinez3379]

Wow, this was perfect for me to work on and embellish the triad work. Thank you so much. Love your video.

[@matthewhudgins1858]

Always watch your videos to the end. Then go back and watch it again 😄

[@Patch5636]

I watched all the way to the end, and I think you're playing and teaching is great. I really appreciate what you are doing. cheers adrian

[@scottbridge1207]

Always watch to the end. Always little nuggets of info to be gleaned at all points of the video. Thanks!

[@bobgreen623]

I love the sound you make with that Telecaster.

[@jackiedixon5076]

I have tried several guitar lessons. Very seldom do they take their time on specifically showing how to play as easily as you do. I am joining your teaching channel on Patreon. I am so appreciate of how you teach. I play mainly country. Thanks

[@MrLennyG1]

Excellent and sweet. And I always watch your entire videos. You make it look so easy. Keep it up. Thank you

[@capitaldharma]

I've been playing with seconds since i first saw this one, and it makes things a lot more interesting than just practicing triads. The other benefit is that it makes me think about which note is my root and which is my third.

[@DrDespicable]

Thanks for this! It also helped clarify some things about triads for me! And I *do* watch to the end, though I don't think I'm quite at the place in my level of virtuosity where I need to worry much about pedals and amps... :)

[@jbf16falcon]

Always watch to the end. Thank you, I need to start looking into triads.

[@ArchivePete]

To see how many watch the duration of the video, look at the audience retention section under the stats tab, and you will see the percentage watching all the way through the video. A very useful stat, better than the number of views. Hope this helps.

[@johnkevinsullivan6648]

Very nice lesson done calmly without ego , appreciate .

[@mr.vonruby.2195]

Adrian , Your my guitar-guru. Thanks for all your effort.

[@bmcpsd31]

This is undoubtedly the best lesson I’ve watched for triads. Cheers mate.

[@raysmith1630]

Thanks. A lot of really good ideas. I love the tone that you are getting out of your Telecaster.

[@spookybaba]

For what it's worth, I always watch till the end. Ever since you reviewed the John McGeoch Yamaha SG copy. I teach practical theory, too. Just haven't the time to do anything online. But, I think you're a good tutor, explaining to different level guitarists and very thorough from what I've seen. Best wishes.

[@joeurbanowski321]

You’ve given me some really good ideas to work on..! Thanks 👍🏼

[@Jake66564]

Very cool! Never really knew how to target notes when playing a scale over a progression, this really helps to see that

[@Will-ip3rc]

First time I've watched one of your videos. Props, my friend. You are an excellent teacher, with a very good awareness of the mindset of your students. Thanks. 🏆

[@johnw8007]

Triads lessons are always appreciated. Thanks Adrian! I think I hear this concept being put to good use by Phil Manzanera (801 Live) on the song Diamond Head.

[@sirkey6405]

Watched all of it (some parts of course multiple times). Thank you so much for this!

[@robertevans2143]

Excellent lesson. Love your calm and relaxed way of explaining everything. Subscribed!

[@billzaring4814]

I've learned so much from you and i love your style of teaching.My favorite teacher and you are a solid guitar player.

[@rhendrickson886]

Really great video. I've been playing for decades and never thought about this before.

[@kenford9942]

Great lesson Adrian! A terrific framework for solo work. Thanks