How To Use Diads-What Every Guitarist Should Know
How To Use Diads-What Every Guitarist Should Know
Three Two-Note Voicings
Diads are like the guitar’s secret Mojo – just two notes played together to create a whole new world of sound. Forget fancy chords with all their buddies, diads are about keeping things simple and powerful.
Think of them like flavor bombs for your music. A single note can be tasty, but two notes together? Boom! You’ve got a spicy major sound, a smooth minor groove, or anything in between.
Plus, with only two notes, you can move around the fretboard like nobody’s business. No more tangled fingers trying to grab a whole chord – just pick two notes and let the Mojo happen. Diads are your ticket to unlocking hidden sonic landscapes on your guitar.
These next three shapes are your secret weapon for playing ANY major or minor chord, all over the fretboard. That's right, just two notes at a time – kind of like playing guitar with training wheels, but way cooler. Check it out!
Cool, so now let’s break down these major voicings in a way that won’t scramble your brain. We’ve got three shapes to play with, and here’s the lowdown:
Shape 1: This one’s all about the root note being the boss, hanging out nice and low. Think of it as the foundation for your major mojo.
Shape 2: The root note takes the high ground, leading the way. It’s like a major melody waiting to burst forth!
Shape 3: This sneaky little shape doesn’t include the root note in the voicing itself. But fear not, there’s a handy red dot to show you where to find your root note buddy if you need it.
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- Shape 1: This one’s all about the root note being the king of the castle, sitting down low and in charge. It’s the base camp for your major awesomeness.
- Shape 2: Here, the root note is like a superhero, flying high and leading the pack. It’s basically a major riff waiting to happen!
- Shape 3: This one’s a bit of a sneaky ninja. The root note isn’t actually in the main group, but don’t worry, there’s a handy red dot to point you in the right direction if you need that rooty goodness.
Here are the Minor versions of the voicings and you’ll note that we’re using blue for the minor third.
