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Triads To Sweep Shapes

Turn Triads Into Musical, Movable Sweep Licks—Anywhere on the Neck

Knowing your triad shapes across the neck is a huge advantage for both rhythm and lead Guitarists.

But most players stop there—missing out on one of the best-kept secrets in creative sweep picking and riff writing. With this lesson, you’ll learn how to transform any major, minor, or diminished triad into a sweepable, musical shape—without memorizing a ton of new patterns.

What You’ll Learn

  • Transform Triads Into Sweep Shapes:
    Learn a clear, repeatable process for turning any three-string triad into a sweep-friendly, musical lick—so you can create and connect ideas anywhere on the neck.

  • Shape-First, Note-Smart:
    Visualize triads as movable “blocks,” making it easy to link sweeps, improvise, and break out of static patterns.

  • Major, Minor, and Diminished—All Covered:
    Apply the method to all triad types, with clear examples and fingerings for every key and string set.

  • Connect Chords, Create Licks:
    See how to use these shapes to follow chord progressions, build neoclassical-style sweeps, and even invent new riffs on the fly.

  • Real-World Riff Application:
    Go beyond soloing—use your triad sweep shapes to create heavy, harmonically rich riffs and transitions.

Joe S.

"I’ve been taking lessons with [Brett] for about 18 months in which my knowledge, technique, and skill in music theory and guitar are consistently increasing."

Doug H.

"[Brett's] teaching is done in a common sense way that enables the student to learn in stages and go as far as you want to go."

What’s Included

  • 40-Minute In-Depth Video Lesson:
    Brett demonstrates the method step-by-step, with slow and fast examples, connections, and creative applications.

  • 3 Pages of PDF Notes:
    All the key shapes, examples, and practice ideas—yours to download and reference.

  • Bonus PDF: 36 Movable Triad Voicings:
    A complete “cheat sheet” of every major, minor, and diminished triad shape on three strings—so you can use the method anywhere, anytime.

  • Lifetime Access:
    Revisit and review as often as you need—build your sweep vocabulary at your own pace.

Why This Method Works

  • No More Memorizing Endless Sweep Patterns:
    Use what you already know—turn your triads into sweep licks on the spot, instead of learning a million new shapes.

  • Connect, Don’t Isolate:
    The method teaches you to move fluidly between shapes and across the neck, not just play “one box at a time.”

  • Practical & Creative:
    Every concept is taught for real-world use—whether you want to shred, write riffs, or just expand your musical toolkit.

Who This Is For

  • Guitarists who want to use triads for sweep picking and creative lead work

  • Players who want to connect sweep shapes across the neck, not get stuck in one spot

  • Anyone looking for a smarter, more musical approach to sweep picking and riff writing

  • $16

Triads To Sweep Shapes

Unleash the Potential of Triads—Sweep, Connect, and Create Across the Neck