Hi, I’m new here and interested in all triad lessons. I’m a intermediate player and familiar with triad theory but would like to get a deeper understanding on their application. I’ve reviewed both C major and minor triad videos and would like to go through the rest of the lessons in both Theory 1 and F&T 1 sections. Is there any particular order I should follow? Just wondering if anyone else here is pursuing the same idea. Thanks.
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Thank you
hey ivan, i thought tomo gave a great answer, and he also said a while back to follow the lessons from start to end. i've personally found that helpful in getting ideas for what makes the most sense for me to practice.
might just be me but i think every video tomo puts up has a lot of thought, wisdom, and lessons to take away no matter how many times i've already seen it... and even if i do "know it" i still get a new perspective by listening closely and practicing. having time away from always learning gives you a new way to see the instrument, so when you come back, it might spark new ideas or give you a fresh perspective on it.
anyway, i know it's a slow way to go, but you just gotta trust tomo's process.
i often have to remind myself by asking "what am i in such a rush to learn?" of course we want to play like tomo, but if you get too focused on the result, you forget about the journey there. triads are fundamentals, so there's probably an infinite number of ways to apply them if you just take the time to really indulge in them.
anyway, i digress haha!
if i were you, i would see if applying triads while following chord progressions is something that comes easy for you, or requires some thinking. thinking in terms of triads rather than chords for a song can help you unlock new ways to see the fretboard.
Thanks for your comment. I've been playing guitar for 50 years, but always seeking to get better at it. I was like a kid in a candy store when I saw all the lessons available to me. It felt overwhelming going through the different areas until I told myself to start at the beginning. Tim, like you said even if you know it, it helps to do it again. Not making time limits also keeps down the pressure I put on myself. The whole idea to lessons at my age (62) is to stay sharp, continue learning and to enjoy myself. Nice to have a community of like-minded people.
hey suzanne, you're in good company :) it's amazing how coming back to the basics can help you no matter how far you are. even the masters practice their basics because they know it's the foundation to greatness (it doesn't surprise me that tomo practices what he teaches either!). hope to see you post your playing some time! see you around
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Thanks Tim.. That was sound advise. My situation is similar to Ivan's.
In fact I posted my own question on how to best utilize the information and vids at our disposal.
But I think going back to the start and revisiting stuff that is familiar is a great idea. In the words of Tomo our master Be patient and don't expect too fast.. Don't compare and be kind to ourselves.. Thanks guys..
that's exactly right, wgekingsly. i'm glad you found it helpful :)
tim woo
HI Tomo, George,
Does each video have the ability to slow things down? For eg, to see what he is doing on Hotel California and how it hits the notes of the triads? https://tomovhxtv.vhx.tv/videos/theory-11-minor-triads
Many of our subscribers use a free speed controller (plug-in) that is available online. This plug-in integrates with Chrome and Safari. Tomo and I have not tested the plug-in, but most people who try it seem to like it.