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Hi Doddy, [quote]you play them to outline the chord.[/quote] What does this mean exactly? [quote]Just out of interest,are you learning them by fingerings,or are you going by the notes (eg. C,E,G, D,F#,A etc)?[/quote] I'm learning the finger positions and shapes but when I play each note, I say them out loud to myself so I know which note I'm playing

Hi Jake, thanks for the reply. [quote]Also, when you say you can play any major triads in the positions your in, are you using the same shape every time??[/quote] No, I've been (trying to) use different shapes. So far I've done shapes starting with the 2nd finger on the root and the 4th finger on the root. Tom suggested I try the 1st finger too so I'll try that the next time I practice. I'm not sure I understand what you meant with the image but I'll have a proper look when I get home and try and digest it! Thanks again

Hey Tom, thanks for the reply. When I said I knew which notes to play, I meant I know that I can play the Root then the 3rd then the 5th (and inversions) but I don't understand how this will help me to make/play music. Therefore, I guess the real question is, where do I go after Triads (and how are Triads helping me get there)? Thanks for the playing tips too. I've been making my way slowly around playing through the circle of 5ths/4ths. That bit I get but I'm still not understanding where this is leading me towards i.e what's next! With regard to finger positions, so far I've worked out fingerings for root positions starting on the 2nd and 4th fingers. I'll try to work out some starting on the 1st finger. I've also been playing the inversions horizontally and vertically trying to work out all the possible combinations but like I said, I don't understand where this is leading me. I seem to be able to understand [i]how[/i] to play the triads (R-3-5 and inversions all over the fretboard) but I can't seem to grasp [i]why[/i]. Thanks for the tips Tom but I still don't quite understand their purpose!

Hi guys. I need your help 'understanding' triads. I've been learning to play bass for the past 6 months and I'm really enjoying it. I've learnt to read music at a basic level, fretboard positions and I also leant to play 'In the Midnight Hour' by Wilson Pickett but I can't seem to understand the 'purpose' of triads. At the moment I'm only dealing with Major Triads. I know which notes to play, (R-3-5, 3-5-R, 5-R-3) and I know I can play any of those notes whether it be above or below the starting position, but i'm having difficulty understanding [i]why[/i] I'm playing them and what purpose they have. Any help you guys can give me will be much appreciated. Also, When I'm playing the triad should I play it as R-3-5-R (octave) or just R-3-5 and then change the starting position? If you could give me some examples that would be great. Thanks