HOW THE PROS USE TRIADS (5 things everyone should know!)

[@spidgeb3292]

Y'know, I just love the fact that an accomplished, humble, and generous guitar player sharing his knowledge has over 3 million subscribers. There's hope, folks.

[@ayaanrashadmustakim3498]

Learning triad took me years ahead in my guitar playing....... IT'S BEAUTIFUL!

[@rustyl.6358]

My fretting hand is physically and irrevocably damaged from arthritis. Big stretches are painful. Triads are my safe spot for my playing. I love this video. It's perfect for me! Already gotten the tabs from your Patreon page, since I am one.

[@ianschneider4137]

I'm sorry to hear about your arthritis! I pray that God heals you!

[@ezer0923]

Keto + IF has helped many who suffered from arthritis. If you could find a proper doctor to guide you, you might want to give it a try

[@rustyl.6358]

@@ezer0923 I have one of the best doctors in the entire US taking care of me, literally. There are many forms and causes of arthritis. I didn't mention what type I have and what causes it. Thanks for your suggestion, but I'm doing everything humanly and medically possible to manage, improve and slow down the progress. I only mentioned arthritis because I wanted to emphasize how important triads are to my continues enjoyment of making music.

[@MashaT22]

I am disabled with a chronic pain syndrome (among other things) and have issues with my hands and arms. I can relate with the ease of triads (except I can’t do many barre notes). I also like to use power chords frequently - until my muscles tire out. May I ask what kind of guitar/s you find comfortable to play? And strings? I only own a single acoustic guitar from KLOS (a full sized model) that is really great because the body weighs next to nothing and is really comfortable. However the neck is really comfortable too, but because of my limitations, it’s very painful to play many types of songs as the session goes on because of the way I have to grip the neck at times. Do you use acoustic or electric? Which model/s? I really love D’addario Acoustic Phosphor Bronze XT coated strings. They sound amazing in my guitar and feel as comfortable as 11-52’s can feel. I just tried the new XS strings (they sent a sample pack to me), and I don’t like them as much as the XT’s. They don’t seem to stay in tune. The XT’s get tuned once before I start playing and usually don’t need retuning until the next day - and even then, the tuning is usually still fine. The XS goes out of tune 1-2 songs into my playing session. The XS also sounds a bit brighter and less balanced than the XT’s when they are in tune. But here’s the biggest deal breaker for me: the coating seems to be way too slick for my fingers, which, tend to slide off the sides of the strings and make me miss fretting notes. I had contacted D’addario asking whether they had any customer feedback about fingers slipping off the strings before I went to purchase a pack, so they offered to send me a sample pack. I’m really glad I didn’t spend money on strings I’m not happy with. They seem to be well reviewed on KZbin on videos I’ve seen, but they aren’t great for hands that have issues and the tuning issue is really odd. I’m gonna have to switch back to the XT’s in the coming days. Which strings do you use? I have a feeling I’d do much better with an electric guitar. I can’t afford it, though, as my circumstances have changed. Been trying to get a donated one but I haven’t gotten anywhere. A thinner neck would probably make a huge difference in my chronic pain as would thinner gauged strings. I’ve been playing for 1.5 years now. It’s a struggle, but I love it - best PT, OT, cognitive therapy, and recreational therapy all rolled into one! I’m homebound since July 2019, so guitar has been an amazing outlet. My service dog enjoys the music too! Glad I had the guitar laying around my house from several years ago (purchased before my life drastically changed) and decided to give it a try. Anyway, would be helpful to hear more about your guitar and string choices. Thanks!

[@DMSProduktions]

Same here!

[@ckjjclan]

30 seconds in, and I must say… gosh your camera production look is FANTASTIC! The video is just perfect, deep colors, moody lighting without being obvious… very tasteful… well done… now, on to the actual lesson :-) EDIT: Annnnddddd…. The lesson was as awesome as the pretty visuals :-)

[@johannesimpybgg5174]

Not only Paul himself, but also his videos are handsome af.

[@joeruder]

I did no even notice that until I read this. You are correct, really amazing job on the overall look.

[@tommyredline6432]

I’ve been playing for 18 years but the first 13 or so we’re just doing covers lol only got into noodling after my father in law sat down and did it with me. I was never very good at it. I had my moments then was like “forget it.” Lately though in the last year or so I’ve finally committed and hey I’m getting there! Watching phenomenal players and teachers like yourself has helped exponentially! I would like to say though, even though I had no idea of WHAT I was doing, I learned some good 5 string sweep picking in my cover days after a huge revelation that helped me. It was to think of it like “less of a picking motion, and more of a controlled strum.” That bit of discovery completely changed sweeping for me. A LOT of phenomenal players I’ve met have sworn away sweeping because it’s just weird, until it makes sense. Hope this finds and helps anyone that needs it! And again, great video and thank you!

[@wasimoto_7540]

RHCP's Zephyr Song taught me about triads. Frusciante always shows so well that beauty lies in simplicity. Can't wait for their new album.

[@jochem420]

The 'Sesame Street trick' was basically Pretty little Ditty by RHCP

[@bangurhead4027]

Yeah!! Love that RHCP song!!! It's perfect for the mighty triads, also wouldn't the Edge from U2 qualify with his licks? I can definitely see how the big hair bands from the 80's, used power chords and triads a lot on their epic albums!!

[@thomasburke_]

it’s josh not fursciante for their new album and last

[@wasimoto_7540]

@@jochem420 yesss! Pretty little ditty! I actually play bass and most songs have rather boring bass lines (or at least not melodic enough for my taste). But I always enjoyed learning flea's basslines and also some of frusciante's riffs.

[@wasimoto_7540]

@@thomasburke_ you haven't heard the news? They kicked Klinghoffer out of the band and Frusciante rejoined. They're working on a new album and world tour is coming.

[@Prossdog]

I honestly think Paul gives the best guitar lessons on KZbin. They’re quick, always enjoyable, and incredibly practical, no matter your playing level. I’ve been playing for 25 years and I have found so many new things to work on from his videos. Thanks for all the free wisdom Paul!

[@theoriesabound6711]

Paul is great. But check out Rob Swift (Swiftlessons), too. Excellent teacher.

[@mridgaf3233]

Paul and Bernth are the main 2 I look to if I'm in a rut

[@guardianobserver6593]

Personally I don't believe in any of these youtube lessons! You must either choose guitar like your profession, or you must be extremely motivated, with no social life in order to learn good guitar. Other than these two cases you just loose your time.

[@mridgaf3233]

@@guardianobserver6593 Um, no. You can make drastic improvements with just an hour a day.

@@guardianobserver6593 loose your time? in what sense? What are you supposed to do with “time” according to you?

[@borderlineguitarguy]

Finally, a video where someone actually shows you how to practically apply triads in real situations. Not just the typical " Hey learn triads its the secret to soloing."

[@HuongPh206]

Yeah be4 this video. I just learn triads cause they said it's a secrect then i didn't see where tf is the secrect

[@princehallel1320]

Comment of the century

[@ethereal_pallete]

10:59 - 11:15 one of the best pieces of guitar music ever played. Paused ! Looped ! Damn man !! 🔥🔥🔥

[@callumcarscadden4865]

Really appreciating these little tab pop-ups. Thanks Paul

[@ataxexe]

The Next Level Playing is bringing back the passion I had for guitar. I was stuck and couldn't go further but every single bit of Paul teaching is enough to give me energy to just play, enjoy and fall in love again with music. Thank you Paul.

[@NoDramatix]

I have been introducing triads to my students quite early on for a year or two now. It’s increased my reputation as some kind of magical teacher when it’s as we know a fairly simple technique. The amount of budding Van Halens and Edges around my part of the world is ever increasing. I’m not sure if that’s good or bad thing but the more kids playing guitar the better and hopefully they’ll find their own style soon. Good stuff 👍

[@huffazilla]

Man, you’re “Edge style” at 9:37 was simply incredible. So simple but beautiful

[@martynblades5088]

Highly recommend the next level playng course! Got it last year and I've come on leaps and bounds with my playing more on that one year than 15 years 🤣 thanks so much Paul! The best guitar tutor on the world wide web !!

[@davidfurnival176]

I'm working on Acoustic Adventure just now and will move to NLP soon

[@adamricard7055]

I’m gonna jump to NLP after I finish LPP. I don’t want any lag time between them I just want to get into his take on playing anywhere on the neck and improvising.

[@bobparsonsartist564]

I was taught from triads out, and assumed that was how everyone learned guitar. To have those little friends all over the neck is essential to me. Great lesson…again!

[@alan4sure]

I figured it out myself 30 yrs ago when nobody expected free lessons to learn guitar.

[@roadmap67]

just signed up on Patreon as soon as I came to the Pedal Notes section, EPIC !!

[@TraneFrancks]

This is a lovely and sneaky introduction to the CAGED system without telling anybody what you're doing. The mental leap from that A form to the D 1st inversion at the beginning of the video opens eyes. Sliding up to the E 1st inversion continues that trend. That those D and E chords are the C form in the CAGED system should be a flag to people that the entire fretboard is understandable in the same fashion. Lovely video, Paul.

[@TheRealJanKafka]

Why is it called the 'CAGED system' when the D is just the C with a barre/capo? And why is it called a 'system' in the first place when it merely describes the shapes into which chords fall on the guitar neck? To me it sounds like overthinking the simple and obvious.

[@TraneFrancks]

@@TheRealJanKafka If it's that simple and obvious, you already know the answer.

[@tommore3263]

@@TraneFrancks Triads are of course going to be coextensive with CAGED system construction. You only have so many strings and frets in so many positions.

[@joshuagallua]

Love your transition technique for revisions and asides. Very smart stuff.

[@sunsetjunior9313]

I had figured much of this out for myself over the last year or so and I gotta say, getting what Paul is pushing in this lesson is one of the ‘big’ points of unlocking more refined (and oftentimes easier and better sounding) approaches and results.

[@rawbhimself]

This is exactly what I need to be learning right now!

[@TheOdieD3]

Paul, I am a beginner. Again. For about the fifth time. Frustrated is a term that doesn’t do me justice. The biggest reason I follow you is you give us these great gems. These amazing lessons give me hope that I will get some guitar joy. Learning is already much more fun than it has ever been. Hartelijk bedankt! Echt! Bedankt.

[@TheOdieD3]

Doing this for practice tonight once I get home!

[@jimclestecharles9297]

4:44 Paul all your contents are very interesting but then again what is more interesting is the work that you put in the quality of your videos. Sincerely, you’re amazing

[@mathadiousgames]

love how the fruisc always sneaks his way into your videos. hes the best. love your videos!

[@jochem420]

I love your editing! It really adds to the content of your videos and makes them so interesting

[@Sky.Sky.]

You are not just a good guitar player /teacher But you have what not many people have and thats taste for beautiful music. Thanks for the lesson , as always great one.

[@AnthonyCarrier]

I figure improvising over top of your already awesome jam is rewarding enough for me, I actually think we would sound pretty good together...Have a good day!

[@GuitarMania12345]

Hey, I am 15yrs old and I play everyday! LOVE your work and how you play! Thanks you so much for the motivation and new skills I learn every time I watch your videos! Thanks so much! :)

[@rolfmason]

9:37 sounding like every new worship song!!! Brilliant!

[@georgeargyris1738]

triads shapes in combination with CAGED and good knowledge of the scale boxes can take you gradually to a higher level of guitar perception! Good job buddy!

[@oscrem78]

Hi George, how will you recommend to start learning triads?!

[@wickharr]

@@oscrem78 Learn about intervals and find some ear training apps to recognise them. Learn your Major and Minor scale across the neck. Look into how we use intervals to build chords. Learn about inversions, what a first inversion and second inversion are exactly. Practice these across the neck. Look into chord extensions and how they relate to intervals and triads. Learn about third inversions. Look into which chords are built from the intervals in your scales, and which extensions you can use on those chords using scale tones. Look into modes and how this affects chord building. That should do you for a few years, if you really dig into it.

[@tompoynton]

Jerry Garcia was mostly remembered for his outrageous soloing ability but he was an absolute triad monster too

[@uragonertoo1335]

so is Weir.... maybe more so,

[@Skibididoopityyes566]

He was indeed

[@oscarrevolorio1338]

¡Gracias!

[@Russell_Optics]

I learn something useful with every video you make. I always pick up my guitar to watch your video's because I know I will want to try whatever you are teaching right away. Very articulate and easy to understand. Thank you Paul

[@gdhi11]

As a part time video editor in addition to guitarist--I'm always shocked by how well filmed and edited Paul David's videos actually are.

[@ee0u4179]

Absolute LEGEND - You've made me fall in love with playing the guitar again. Thank you sir.

[@musicalADD_theband]

4:12 got me on the editing. Masterpiece.

[@lynncampbell962]

I'm so glad I'm a Patreon subscriber. I look forward to these videos and backing tracks.

[@Twilightzoneisreal]

Man. That sounds so good. I've been fooling around with the guitar since the early 70's and the darn thing is still an enigma to me.

[@TheNino37]

I've never been able to actually play a Novo guitar, but in every video that I have seen someone playing one (i.e. Paul or Rhett), they always sound so great!

[@BluesInSeattle]

David, the quality of your camera work is beyond excellent. It would be so awesome if one day you share a few inside tips regarding the equipment you use, lighting, and a basic rundown of your editing process. I would pay money for that.

[@vcioservices5813]

Agree, he's one of the best online. And with a touch of dry wit and humor too. Great videos, professional all the way. Thanks for what you do my friend.

[@thomaschilds8781]

Easily the most valuable KZbin video I've seen in 3 months or more. Thanks Paul!

[@jaygeekay9605]

Danke!

[@saywhat9158]

That “example” at 5:10 was simply great. I might turn that into my phone ring but deserves to be in a full song. Though 6:48 would make a freakin nice ring tone also.

[@Grimflastk]

You made all of my sweep picking videos Ive seen make sense in 4 seconds in a video about triads... well done.

[@Coryharris23]

I have learned more from you since discovering your videos than in the past 20 years playing guitar. Thank you for your content and how you explain/teach.

[@benjaminmarkham9621]

Paul, your videos are great... I'm still a begineer but here is my Triad trick: I play in 5 string open G, bar the high 3 strings(for a root position triad), then hammer on to the 4 chord inversion(makes a diagnol shape), when in the 4 chord inversion your pinky is free to hammer on the m7, P5, and m3

[@ivanvenot]

Beautiful lesson thank you Paul!

[@MrCarcusvk]

Thanks Paul been working on this with one of my students just found video 3 weeks on and succinctly puts it all together. Fantastic as ever!

[@wcatterton]

I love the end of that video especially! That sounds amazing. Would love the guitar tabs to that solo afterwards towards the end of the raking.

[@13thAMG]

There is a reason you justifiably have over 2.5 million subscribers and I'm happy to be one of them. Salut!

[@ricobartolome8523]

Yes, need more of this, Thanks Paul!

[@davidjoshuagonzales1552]

We can see and also feel how Paul really enjoyed making the tip number 4. Lots of fun!

[@keithbriscoe99]

Hello Edge

[@pizzatothemax]

I've been exploring the electric guitar lately and I'm SO GLAD to have watched this! Perfect timing since I want to make these sounds too. Thanks so much!!

[@davydelafuente]

Love this video.... Everything about it... the interesting lesson, calm demeanor, great examples, sound, lighting, humor, and all the love and work required for such. Much appreciated!

[@widergrollen]

9:21 and now you found out how to play one of the greatest songs of our time. (Where the streets have no name - U2)

[@Wookiewithacookie1]

This is one your best lessons, thank you for dropping all this knowledge for free.

[@Debokranti]

I WAS YOUR FAN...WATCHING THIS ONE ..BECOME DOUBLE FAN..YOU ARE JUST AWESOME..YOUR WAY OF TEACHING IS JUST AWESOME...DO YOU TEACH ONLINE ? AM FROM INDIA ...PLAYING SINCE MANY YEARS BUT AFTER WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS FEELS KNOWS NOTHING..WANT TO LEARN FROM YOU ONLINE...WILL YOU ?

[@garyjford1981]

Love your videos, your lessons, your playing, your Novo, your cool looking videography, just everything. One of the very best channels on KZbin

[@brandonklevans7473]

You are one my favorite guitarists. Your feeling and emotion is inspiring

[@jcauto31]

I took Next Level - honestly it changed how I see guitar. I can’t thank you enough for that class.

[@BlueTransAm83]

Another Chanel had a big thing on this. I’m just starting to realize how much more melodic and emotion can come even solo wise thinking more the triads of the chords. Why I never focused on that for 15 years is beyond me. Huge difference’s within a few months even.

[@ibleedoranbla]

You just have so many videos outside of my skill level but I can't help to still watch these. Even though I'm not there yet I still feel like I'm learning from one of the best teachers possible.

[@michaelinglis567]

Such a great lesson Paul! This is something ive been working on and towards for quite a while. Ive got my triads and inversions memorized and can call them up at anytime as long as im going from a chord to its inversions. But i dont have them fluid enough for example, to know where the five chord is in inversion form off the top of my head when im coming from the one or any other chord. So im still working on fluidly using the inversions for voice leading with intention. Ive focused a lot on voice leading using the root or leading tone and kind of ignored voice leading using the chords themselves as the guides. But practice, and videos like this, make perfect!!

[@howdini2]

That solo at 10:50 ... was something else. Would have loved to hear all of it.

[@joetoe9207]

I’m sold. Because I discovered you demoing Snow “hey oh”, I’m double sold.

[@sandrosadhukhan]

Wow, the overall image quality is amazing. Ofcourse, the production design is adding to a lot of depth as well. Great aesthetics Paul.

[@keenankenmuir945]

Hands down one of the best guitar lessons I've watched. Thanks Paul !

[@wewereborn2beloved]

I can't stop watching this video. Paul always makes great playing look effortless. I joined his Patreon page after seeing this video. Keep up the great work Paul! You are a true "guitar hero"

[@fhidalgo]

This is one of your best videos because of the value of triads for guitar.

[@khromenon]

Amazing! Man, you're the best guitar teacher on the internet! Clear, objective and always giving some nice tricks and making theory as easy as it should. Congrats!

[@rockatessen]

That first A-D-E triads Totally Brian May thing sounds hammer to fall (Queen)

[@fernandoguzman3867]

You just got a new subscriber sir. Exactly what I was looking for. I’ve been stuck playing chords only since I was 14. Self taught play by ear.

[@MrHaggyy]

Damn the amount of guitarists you are referencing with your sound is amazing. Really awesome video.

[@michaeldansauer7421]

I think what you are trying to tell us from 7:57 on is probably: "You too can play guitar!" Thank you, David for your great lessons and enjoyable videos here on your chanel!

[@1981SG]

12:55 just beautiful! Keep on shredding over that ... damn!

[@ankitchakraborty1352]

9:40 Paul hats off man hats off......... speechless....

[@leejohnson6516]

It's the Edge! 😂

[@stevecarter7001]

Never been interested in playing all that fast , shredding stuff but this so impressive I might give it a go ! Great lesson Paul !

[@thecrispyyone5717]

Triads are my favorite chords, I use them all the time, and now I leveled up with this easy instructions 🤟🏾💯

[@bigswededog]

Paul, just caught this video and as always, it was awesome. Your playing and explanations work perfectly for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@rooroo3199]

Brilliant. Triads sound so good and are grouped so close together.

[@ghost4004]

The riff you played at the end blew me away

[@mzoooni88]

I always learn something new from your videos. Thank you Paul!

[@lesliecumberland834]

Awsome lesson for a Triads user beginner Thank you so much for this lesson, I was thinking of giving up playing guitar again

[@theoriesabound6711]

That A to D thing from early in the video is exactly what Brian May plays in the intro and verses of Hammer to Fall. I just learned it the other day.

[@BurkeBurnett]

I especially like that guitar tone you're getting in this one, Paul. I know it's a Novo guitar, and those look like filtertron pickups, but what specific type of filtertrons are they? Mahalo (thanks) for your videos. I always enjoy and learn from them.

[@7775Kevin]

What a great lesson Paul! Well taught, well lighted, well photographed. Just great. Thanks!

[@federicoserra8921]

Paul! What a resource you are to unlock the magic of chords…! my personal experience is that sometimes, despite applying music theory, results can be dull… with these “chordal” videos you show the practical application of theory in a very enjoyable way, allowing many players out there to unleash their creativity. 😊 Oh and one mention about the 4. “Edgy” Trick…. Well he is indeed an amazing guitar player who really crafted a recognizable style of playing. Maybe not so enjoyable without a singer… but I think he should be praised and studied much more… he is for sure one of my fav guitarists… but with this video you exposed and revealed all the magic behind the unforgettable fire. 😅 thanks for your videos!

[@uragonertoo1335]

Great lesson, I have been delving more into triads after a Chris Sherland video. He spent time on how Van Halen used them and their shapes. The greatest thing about them is that they are less muddy than barre chords. As someone has already mentioned the use of triads along with the CAGED system really opens up the fretboard and learning each shape on each 3 string grouping allows you to play base lines as well as soaring leads and pret

[@mbellish3709]

Wow! FANTASTIC lessons,,, Going to buy this course so I can break out of my guitar playing rut,,,,MAN !-SO impressive and not terribly difficult. It's about time somebody simplified great guitar riffs like Paul Davids has- thanx man...count me in! Mike B🍀

[@PaintGuy]

I’ve been here smashing like buttons all morning. It’s nice to be able just one a gentle squeeze every once in a while ☺️

[@tomvommond1560]

Great Job Paul, so much to chew on in this video, this will keep me busy for a while!

[@MusicandGodlover]

This literally upgraded my soloing to another level!! Thank you

[@callmemisvael]

Another flashy (and very easy) trick that can be done with triads is to use tapping and open strings. It's something that can be tagged along to sweeping to achieve the ultimate showoff guitar hero status.

[@jondavis5046]

These are great videos, and Paul is a wonderfully personable and thorough instructor (as well as a fine guitarist). Thank you for what you put out there to help us get better.

[@dannibalYT]

that Novo.....so good.

[@AndresMezaMusico]

muy buenos los videos paul! gracias

[@DennisMC1974]

I found playing few triads down in the 4th and fifth position scales comes up with some really good Surf Rock and GarageRock riffs🤘👍🎸🎵

[@wiatrakszybki3120]

Wow. I lerned a lot today thanks! Lovely lovely sound 1:37

[@makeastaroutofmyself]

It sounds more like the Styx "Come Sail Away" than the Sesame Street.) And the first figure with "A" sounds like the Clash "Should I Stay or Should I Go".)

[@garrettbartus9180]

Jack and Dianne

[@alexxofcial]

Perfect 👍🏻 explication perfect video like all ways ✔️🎶🎸

[@bluescanfly1981]

Sometimes, I like playing upper structure triads / arpeggios like Emin ( E,G,B) while the bass is playing C or A, or even F. Inversions and voice leading are sweet too, move a finger up or down one fret see what happens