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Triad Mastery

Learn the whole fretboard through triads. Levi’s three-shape ACE system takes you from your first major and minor shapes to 7th chords and open voicings, played along with him over backing tracks.

$149.99$89.99One-time payment
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  • 39 routinesplay along with Levi
  • 10 etudesover backing tracks
  • 5 levelsshapes to open voicings
  • 16+ hoursof video
  • Lifetimeaccess when you buy

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See what it's all about

Levi explains the system in three minutes.

Course progression

From three shapes to real songs

Learn the shapes, drill them with Levi, then play real chord progressions.

  1. 1Learn

    Find each major chord in all three shapes, from the root on the low strings.

    Level 1 · Major triads

  2. 2Internalize

    Play Wealthy Lady, one of 10 etudes, with triads instead of big chords.

    Level 1 · Etude

  3. 3Master

    Play the changes of Sunny with 7th chords built from triads.

    Level 4 · Sunny

Includes interactive tab

Tab that you control

Every routine comes with tab synced to the video. Set it up your way and practice until it feels easy.

  • Loop the bars you want to work on.
  • Slow it down until every note is clean.
  • Speed it up as it gets easy.
  • Follow the tab as it moves with Levi.
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Your roadmap

Your complete Triad Mastery roadmap

A clear path from your first triads to full harmonic control, so you see the fretboard and use triads with confidence.

  1. 1

    Level 1 · Foundations

    Level 1 builds the core of the system: octave shapes and the ACE system, the E, A and C barre chord forms.

    You learn to see triads across the whole neck instead of memorizing loose shapes, in G, C and D and then all 12 keys. Five etudes put it to work in real music.

    • 2 hours
    • 2 lessons
    • 2 routines
    • 5 etudes

    Lessons include:

    • Major lesson and routine
    • Minor lesson and routine
    • 5 etudes
    Triad Mastery level 1: Foundations
  2. 2

    Level 2 · Applications

    Level 2 is all about closed voice triads: three notes on neighboring strings, small chord shapes you hear in blues, funk, rock, soul and jazz rhythm playing.

    You take I IV V across the fretboard with smooth voice leading, then play the five etudes again with these voicings.

    • 3+ hours
    • 5 lessons
    • 7 routines
    • 5 etudes

    Lessons include:

    • G major lesson and routine
    • C major lesson and routine
    • D major lesson and routine
    • Major I IV V lesson and routine
    • E minor lesson and routine
    • A minor routine
    • B minor routine
    • 5 etudes
    Triad Mastery level 2: Applications
  3. 3

    Level 3 · Explorations

    Level 3 adds augmented and diminished triads for tension and movement.

    Then diatonic chord scales show how triads live inside a key, and chord melodies add passing notes for a gospel sound.

    • 3+ hours
    • 9 lessons
    • 9 routines

    Lessons include:

    • Diminished
    • G chord scale
    • C chord scale
    • D chord scale
    • Augmented
    • C chord melodies
    • F chord melodies
    • G chord melodies
    • Gospel chord melodies
    Triad Mastery level 3: Explorations
  4. 4

    Level 4 · Mutations

    Level 4 shows how to mutate the triads you know into sus chords, 6th chords and full 7th harmony: dominant, minor and major 7ths.

    Move one note and you get a new chord, so the extra harmony grows out of shapes you already see.

    • 4+ hours
    • 13 lessons
    • 15 routines

    Lessons include:

    • Triad mutation 1
    • Triad mutation 2
    • Csus2 lesson and routine
    • Gsus2 and Dsus2 lesson and routines
    • Sus4 lesson and routines
    • Gospel lesson and routine
    • 6th chords lesson and routines
    • Dominant 7ths lesson and routine
    • More dominant 7ths
    • Minor 7ths lesson and routine
    • Minor progression lesson and routine
    • Major 7ths lesson and routine
    • Sunny lesson and routine
    Triad Mastery level 4: Mutations
  5. 5

    Level 5 · Open voicings New

    Level 5 spreads triads wider than an octave: 10ths, inversions and open voicings on the bottom, middle and top strings.

    Then you use them in real arrangements, from Amazing Grace and a G walkdown to Shape of My Heart and two Toy Story songs.

    • 3+ hours
    • 12 lessons
    • 6 routines

    Lessons include:

    • 10ths
    • Inversions
    • EADG strings lesson and routine
    • ADGB strings lesson and routine
    • DGBE strings lesson and routine
    • Vertical practice lesson and routine
    • Mutations
    • Amazing Grace lesson and routine
    • Walkdown lesson and routine
    • Shape of My Heart
    • When She Loved Me
    • You’ve Got A Friend In Me
    Triad Mastery level 5: Open voicings

5 progressive levels

From essential barre chord triads to closed voicings, 7th chords and open voicings.

39 guided routines

Learn a concept, then play along with Levi in real time so it actually sticks.

10 musical etudes

Use everything you learn in real music, with custom backing tracks.

The right things, in the right order

No filler and no overload. A clear path to triad fluency.

From GPR members

What members say about Triad Mastery

From guitarists working through the course, plus a few words about GPR.

It works!

I'm almost at the end and I've been playing for decades. In a few weeks it all made sense. I can now see the fretboard clearly instead of relying on the same two or three positions and boxes. The best online course I've ever followed.

CChrisTriad Mastery · GPR member

Practice that actually pays off

It makes no promise of being a magic bullet, but with practice and persistence you get better, and it delivers. I'm still in the early stages and it already helped me see the fretboard in a way other material hasn't.

TTheNabblerTriad Mastery · GPR member

My fretboard visualization is way better

Theory and technique books did very little for me. I've finished the Triads course and my fretboard visualization is leagues ahead of where it was. Transcribing and learning songs are so much easier now.

AAlvaro M.Triad Mastery · GPR member

New fretboard confidence

I have been using Levi's practice routines for some time now. It has given me a new way to look at the fretboard, giving me more confidence when improvising.

Dave HausnerDave HausnerOregon, USA · GPR member

Complex concepts made simple

He breaks down complex concepts in rhythm, melody and harmony into simple, clear lessons, making it easy to see how musicians find their sound.

Stephen LaffertyStephen LaffertyBelgium · GPR member

Incredible value and insight

Leave no stone unturned is a fitting expression to describe Levi's teaching. His own playing is both motivating and inspirational, and it's a real bargain for the price.

Chris MullinChris MullinVermont, USA · GPR member
Levi Clay playing guitar

Your instructor

Levi Clay

Levi has taught guitar for more than 20 years. He studied Popular Music Performance in London, taught at the Guitar Institute and still works as a transcriber for some of the biggest names in the industry.

He wrote the Beyond Blues column for Premier Guitar for five years, released instructional courses with LickLibrary and has written internationally best-selling guitar books across blues, rock, country and jazz.

Guided Practice Routines is how he teaches now: the lesson and the workout in the same session, with Levi playing alongside you.

  • 20+years teaching guitar
  • 5 yearswriting for Premier Guitar
  • Millionsof views on YouTube

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Common questions

Before you start

Who is this course for?
Beginner to intermediate players in any style: rock, blues, country, soul or jazz. You only need to know the notes on the low E and A strings. Levi teaches everything else from the ground up.
Do I need to know theory?
No. Level 1 is shape work with your hands on the guitar. Theory comes in later, one small piece at a time.
How long does it take?
As long as you need. Levi asks you to start a level only when the last one feels easy, whether that takes a week or a few months. The course isn't going anywhere.
What's in Level 5?
Open voice triads: 10ths, inversions and voicings on three string sets, plus arrangements of Amazing Grace, a G walkdown, Shape of My Heart, When She Loved Me and You've Got A Friend In Me.
What are the access and refund terms?
Buy the course once and it's yours for life, with tab and backing tracks to download. You're covered by a 14-day money-back guarantee: email us within 14 days and you get a full refund.

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See the whole fretboard through triads

Five levels, 39 routines and 10 etudes, played along with Levi over backing tracks.

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