Triads
Triads
Lets start with the G major scale. Try to play it thinking about the notes.
Harmonic Functions
If we want to construct chords or triads we just need to add the 3th and 5th above the notes of a scale. All chords have different functions.
I iii vi- Resolution
ii iv- Preparation
V vii- Tension
G triads- Root on Bass
Plays the chords below on your guitar. All chords are with root on bass.
1 Inversion - 3th on bass
If we construct the chords with the 3th on bass we have the 1 inversion.
2 Inversion- 5th on bass
Lets check the chords with the 5th on bass.
Exercise
1) Play the chord progression using the chords with the 3th on bass.
2)Play the chord progressions using the 5th on bass.
3) Play the chord progressing combining the chords with 3th, 5th and root on bass.
Arpeggios
Arpeggios are also triads or chords, but played in a sequence. It is know as “broken chord” and can be played ascending or descending.
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