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Things I have learned about playing music that other people might be interested in.

CAGED in Open D

The CAGED system for guitar is an established way to help players to unlock the fretboard. This looks at one possible way of creating a similar framework for open D.

Triads in Open D

Understanding triads is a fundamental concept in music. A good understanding of triads is useful in soloing, comping, composing and pretty much any other musical situation you might find yourself in.

Minor triads in Open D

Following on from looking at the major triads in open D, a next logical step is to look at minor triads.