The Magic of Triads

Unlock the real power of triads with Grammy- and Emmy-nominated guitarist David Becker.

If you’ve been using triads but not getting musical results, this course shows you how to make them sing.

You’ll learn how to turn simple shapes into expressive, melodic lines that instantly elevate your improvisation and comping.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

  • How the triad scale gives you instant melodic freedom

  • Ways to create lines that sound musical—not scalar

  • Diatonic and non-diatonic triads and how to use both effectively

  • How triads can outline harmony more clearly than long scale patterns

  • Combining triads with 7th chords for richer textures and colors

  • Voice-leading ideas that create forward motion in your lines

  • How to use triads for both improvisation and comping

  • Upper-structure triads for modern, sophisticated sounds

Why this course stands out

A musical way to learn the fretboard—no endless scale drills.
Every concept is practical, playable, and immediately applicable.
And the results? More color, more direction, more melody in your playing.

What’s included

  • 8 concise lessons

  • 45+ minutes of video

  • One PDF for every lesson

  • Clear examples demonstrated by David Becker himself

Bonus

 Grab the course and receive a basic two and three note comping arrangement for All The Things You Are using guide tones.

If you're ready to transform how you think about harmony, triads, and melody, this course will change the way you play guitar. 

Here is Lesson 1 from the course Unlocking the Magic of Triads. The course goes onto more interesting and advanced topics.