Lesson 34: First - Inversion Triads
on Four Strings
Let's take a look at the triad fingerings in the first inversion. Our approach will be the
same, but of course the notes in the triads will be sounded (from bottom to top) in 3rd,
5th, root order.
Here is what they look. Sua ge
Ike on the first string
set in the key of CMa etx
Jor . .
.
35 bs aisr
ema)
Firstinvesion ads on x
che second string set batty ae
| . .
: |
35R sR aise
emai
First inversion rads on gett -
the third string set
ox x
.
. 1
35R OR
emai emin
the fourth string set
vi “i
=
-
|
35K BSR 3 °5R 3 BR
Run these shapes through all twelve keys. Be aware of what scale degrees and note names
you are playing
24 Chapter 2—Lesson 3A: First-Inversion Triads on Four Strings