Step 5: We’ll make the next chord a minor one - C minor. Taking C as our root note, we count up an interval of three semitones (a minor third), landing on E. From there, we go up a further four ...

All these triads are derived from the 6 string major and minor chords. There are triads all over the guitar, but when you’re new to triads, this is the easiest place to start. Start with triads that ...

These charts show how to build every inversion of every major or minor triad you might encounter. Use them as a reference to dip into when needed. Get these chord shapes under your fingers and you’ll ...

A polychord contains two complete triads played together. This isn’t always easy on the guitar, but the Em/maj9 (E minor and ...