ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TRIAD PAIR COMBINATIONS
- The ultimate Toolbox for Musicians, Educators and composers to manifest their inner creativity The Encyclopedia of Triad Pair Combinations is an immersive, comprehensive resource designed to deepen your harmonic understanding, expand your technical skills, and unlock emotional expression in your improvisation. With over 40 triad pair demonstration videos, 10 jazz standard applications, and 2,460 exercises, this course offers a structured yet creative pathway to mastering triad pairs. Combining clear video tutorials, written solos, MP3 play alongs, and interactive Sound slice notation, the course guides you from foundational practice over drones to real-world application in classic jazz progressions. 🎥 Watch Introduction to the Course here 💰💰💰 Lighter "Essential" version here Whether you're a musician, educator, or composer, this course provides a powerful system to inspire creativity and elevate your playing — a resource you'll return to for years to come. ✅ Features : 10 Triad Pairs (125 page PDF) for use over Major Chords 14 Triad Pairs (100 + page PDF) for use over Dominant Chords 13 Triad Pairs for use over (100 + page PDF) Minor Chords 4 Triad Pairs for use over Minor7 b5 chords Triad Pair solos on 10 key Jazz standard progressions Quick Reference of all Triad Pairs for deeper understanding 🎥 41 Video tutorials of the Triad Pair combinations and shapes 🎥 41 Video tutorials of the Triad Pair combinations and shapes 🎥 10 Video tutorials showing how to practice the 10 Jazz standards 🎧 Hours of energetic and inspiring Mp3 play alongs ✅ Suitable for ALL Treble Instruments ✅ The Learning Journey Study the Individual Triad PairsYou'll start by exploring triad pairs (Major, Dominant, Minor, and Minor 7♭5) played over sustained drones. This step is designed to be fun and thrilling as you immerse yourself in the unique sounds and unusual melodic shapes te triad pairs produce. During this stage you will be building a deep connection to the relationship between notes and the emotions they evoke — a vital skill for any improviser. Apply the Triad Pairs to Moving HarmonyOnce you're comfortable, you'll practice these shapes and Triad Pair combinations over the harmony of 10 classic standard progressions. This “real life” application practice will prepare you with the tools to express yourself with confidence and creativity "Just as a great artist blends colors to create stunning works of art, you can learn to masterfully color your improvisations by superimposing triads — adding emotional depth, expression, and richness to your playing." ✅ The Breakthrough Benefits You'll Feel: 🚀 Harmonic Mastery — develop a deep understanding between the notes you play and the emotions they evoke 💪 Enhanced Technique — Expand your skills with the innovative and inspring melodic shapes the triad pairs produce 🎨 Expressive Freedom — Gain confidence, knowing you have the tools to create captivating, emotion-filled solos. This is a one-of-a-kind resource that fills a vital gap in improvisation education — designed to inspire, not overwhelm. It is an improvisational system where there are no wrong notes! ✅ Tunes included - where the rubber hits the ROAD! Practicing the Triad pair combinations over real life progressions is where you will really notice a difference in your playing. Listen here to how they sound Here’s the list of the classic jazz standards you’ll explore in this course — each chosen for its unique harmonic possibilities and suitability for triad pair practice. Each come with a demonstration video and killer written solo! 🎵 Blue Bossa — A must-know progression featuring a beautiful chord sequence that's perfect for exploring triad pairs. 🎵 Cantaloupe Island — Herbie Hancock’s iconic modal piece offers a rich landscape for creative triad pair exploration over its three distinctive chords. 🎵 Suspended Blues — Inspired by John Coltrane’s Mr. Day, this blues with suspended harmony opens new melodic avenues. 🎵 Maiden Voyage — The suspended harmonies in this Herbie Hancock classic provide an ideal playground for triad pair improvisation. 🎵 What Is This Thing Called Love? — This timeless standard presents a perfect challenge to apply triad pairs over a minor ii-7b5 to V7 altered progression. 🎵 Little Sunflower — Freddie Hubbard’s mesmerizing bossa nova offers the perfect setting to immerse yourself in lush harmonic textures. 🎵 Blues in Bb — Inspired by Freddie the Freeloader from Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue, this laid-back blues groove is ideal for experimenting with triad pairs. 🎵 Out of Nowhere — Typically associated with bebop, this tune takes on fresh, modern colors when triad pairs are superimposed over its harmony. 🎵 Minor Blues — Triad pairs unlock fresh melodic ideas and unexpected emotional depth when applied to this familiar structure. 🎵 Soul Eyes — Mal Waldron’s haunting ballad offers rich, complex harmony — a perfect canvas for triad pair experimentation. ✅ For each tune, to support your learning you will receive: Triad Pair Grid Sheet — A clear visual guide for reference and practice. Video Tutorial — Watch as Jazzduets demonstrates the grid sheet in action. Meticulously Written Solo — Crafted to inspire, paired with specially prepared backing tracks. MP3 Playalong & Demonstration — Practice at your own pace with clear audio guidance. Soundslice “Living” Notation — Interactive sheet music that lets you slow down, loop, and repeat tricky sections. There are bits and pieces of information about Triad Pairs on the internet, but not ONE trustworthy resource that provides a standalone roadmap of study that contains: Major, Dominant, Minor and Minor 7b5 applications. That is until now! ✅ How it works The Learning Process: Through consistent practice of the shapes and combinations, you'll develop a profound connection to the relationship between triad pairs and the emotions they evoke. As these "feelings" become embedded in your mind and fingers, you'll be able to access them freely during improvisation, empowering you to express the exact emotions you desire. This system is macro — designed to explore broad sound combinations rather than isolated notes. Just like a chef blends ingredients to create unforgettable flavors, you'll mix sounds to create expressive, meaningful solos. There are no right or wrong notes — it's all about taste, and therein lies the beauty. The ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TRAID PAIR COMBINATIONS is a resource you can rely on that will teach you to master the art of emotional expression in your solos — a guide to return to year after year. Created with love and passion by Jazzduets — trusted for quality, precision and clarity. ✅ Features: 🎯 Step-by-Step crystal clear Curriculum 🖥 Watch on all devices - tablet, computer + phone ⬇️ Download the files on your own devices 🏋️♀️ Hundreds of exercises to inspire and challenge 🙂 Study at your own pace 🔑 CURRICULUM MODULE 1In this first module, you will immerse yourself in 10 gorgeous triad pair combinations for use over major chords. There are shape exercises in all 12 keys — that’s 600 exercises in total. MODULE 2This module focuses on dominant 7th chords. You’ll dive deep into 14 triad pair combinations that evoke a wide range of colors and emotions. Shapes are provided in all 12 keys — 840 exercises. MODULE 3Here you’ll explore new sonic “worlds” through 13 triad pair combinations for use over minor chords. Shape exercises in all 12 keys = 780 exercises. MODULE 4The focus now is on minor 7♭5 chords. You’ll study 4 highly usable and colorful triad pairs for this sound. Shape exercises in all 12 keys = 120 exercises. MODULE 5This is a crucial module: you’ll now apply triad pairs to the moving harmony of 10 classic jazz standards. It’s intense—but the juice is worth the squeeze. This is the vital step to elevate your playing to a higher level. MODULE 6Study 10 specially written solos by course instructor Nick Homes, designed to inspire and demonstrate how triads sound in real-life musical contexts. You can follow along using printable PDF charts or with the amazing Soundslice “living notation” software. MODULE 7 – APPENDIXThis bonus section features: ii–7 → V7 → I workouts (major and minor) Reverse engineering / leverage exercises Beat + drone downloads More jazz standards mapped out for triad pairs Frequently Asked Questions Q. How does the course work? A. Once you purchase the Encyclopedia of Triad Pairs course you will be given lifetime access to the exclusive video lessons on the Thinkific course platform. You will be guided through the crystal clear step by step curriculum. By the end of the course you will have a deep understanding of Bebop scales. Q. How do I know the course is really good and trustworthy? Nick Homes is 100% dedicated to making Vanguard, Innovative learning resources that stand the test of time. Read his mission statement here and check Jazzduets ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review page here. Q. How long is the course? A. The minimum time to process and absorb all the information is estimated to be 3-4 months. However considering the amount of material, perhaps a more realistic time frame is 6 months to 3 years. But there is no hurry. You have lifetime access to the material so you can go at a pace that feels comfortable and works with your schedule. Q. There is so much information, how will I keep organised and avoid feeling over whelmed? A. Nick has distilled a huge amount of information down in to beautifully organised Modules with a coherent and clear learning path. Each module contains a list of classes to complete with a specific order that aids comprehension. Q. What level do I need to be able to use the course? A. The course is aimed at intermediate level players and beyond. The soundslice software allows you to slow down the solo audio examples so that really makes the material practice friendly. Q. Is the course instrument specific? A. No, the course is suitable for most treble instruments. . Q. What is the Sound Slice software mentioned? A. Soundslice is a cutting edge software for learning music via interactive music notation. It synchronises the audio to the score and allows you to slow down, loop, transpose and much more + it works on all devices! (You can always print all the music out as well if your prefer to) Q. Why is the price just $99 if there is so much included, what is the catch? A. The Encyclopedia of Triad Pairs course is packed with a huge amount of information that Nick has carefully and meticulously distilled down and put together over many years. To teach this quantity of information to a private student would take many hours. Nick wanted more students to gain access this knowledge so that is why it is at $99 Q. Can I take the class from anywhere? A. Yes, absolutely! The classes are available online so you can take the course from anywhere using any device. Study from home or on the go! Q. What are triad Pairs? "In improvisation, triad pairs are a technique where two different triads are combined and alternated to create melodic lines with unique harmonic colors. Instead of using a full scale, improvisers select two triads that do not share any common notes, allowing for a more open and structured approach to soloing" What is remarkable about this system is that there is no need for the player to consider or worry about voice leading the lines as this way of improvising is more open, angular and unexpected than for instance Bebop. Q. Is there an introduction video where I can see more?
