Truefire Ariel Posen's Back to Basics Triads

Triads are at the core of every great rhythm part, lead line, and harmonic idea, and they’re essential for any guitarist looking to build command over their instrument. Mastering triads will help you build your confidence as a rhythm player, refine your ear, and play with more control and musicality in any style. But for guitarists at every level, learning how to practice them is often the most important step we take. That’s what the “Back to Basics” series is all about.

In Back to Basics: Triads, Ariel Posen leads you through a focused series of short, manageable workouts designed to help you internalize major and minor triad shapes across all string sets. You’ll play each workout alongside Ariel over a live drum groove, helping you develop your timing and dexterity with every chord change. Once you’ve covered the basics, you’ll move into jam sessions that connect your triads to real-world chord progressions.

“Whether you’re leveling up from late beginner to intermediate, or refining your current foundation as a more advanced player, this course will give you the clarity and control to really understand how harmony works all over your fretboard,” says Ariel.

You’ll explore:

Major triad shapes and inversions across E, A, D, and G strings
I–IV–V workouts to build muscle memory and shape transitions
Minor triad shapes and i–iv progressions in all positions
Mixed triad applications for diatonic movement and real song applications
Hands-on practice over live grooves to strengthen your timing and touch

You’ll also get full band backing tracks to immediately apply and innovate on what you learn at every step. Plus, you’ll have access to TrueFire’s learning tools including synced tab, slow-mo, looping, and fretboard animations so you can practice each idea with precision and feel.

So grab your guitar and let’s get back to the basics with Ariel Posen!

Includes

43 Video Lessons
36 Charts (.pdf)
3 Jam Tracks (.mp3)
36 Tabs (.gp5 or .ptb)
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