How to Play Triad Shapes in Pattern Two of the Major Scale

In this lesson, I will show you “How to Play Triad Shapes in Pattern Two of the Major Scale”.

This is a continuation of “How to Play Triad Shapes in Pattern One Major Scale“.

Fifth Position

This major scale pattern occurs at position five or the fifth fret area. The placement of your first finger determines the guitar position.

The major scale we will use is the G major scale. It has one sharp in the scale that happens to be the 7th note, F#.

G A B C D E F# G

Triad Shapes in Pattern Two of the Major Scale

Starting from the 2nd triad in the G major scale we have an A minor triad for this position. From this position, it will end with an E minor triad with the root on the 2nd string.

Triad Roots on Sixth String

Triad Roots on 5th String

Triad Roots on 4th String

5th fret F# minor b5 triad — F# minor b5 triad

5th fret A minor triad 2nd pattern — A minor triad

Triad Roots on 3rd String

5th fret B minor triad 2nd pattern — B minor triad

5th fret C major triad 2nd pattern — C major triad

5th fret D major triad 2nd pattern — D major triad

Triad Roots on the 2nd String

5th fret E minor triad 2nd pattern — E minor triad

How to Practice

-Play up one triad and down the other

-Combine the triads from patterns one and two

-Practice against a backing track from YouTube

The following is an example of a G Ionian Mode Backing track that you can practice these triads with

-Practice these triads chromatically up and down the guitar neck since they are moveable and have no open strings.

Three Other Patterns

We have another three patterns to add to these last two. The next pattern will start in position 7.

Pattern four will be played in the 10th position, and pattern five played in the 12th position.

Check back to see the next pattern soon.

For now, practice memorizing the triad shapes in pattern two of the major scale.

Until next time, have fun practicing!