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Jazz Guitar Soloing With Triads – Bluesette Study

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July 8, 2025

In this study, you will learn how to play a melodic solo over the chord changes of Bluesette
(Toots Thielemans) using simple triad shapes. Rather than relying on full scales or 7th
arpeggios, this approach zooms in on compact three-note structures that outline chord tones
or extensions.

Triads are a powerful melodic tool because they:

• Highlight the upper structure of the chord changes.

• Encourage melodic phrasing.
• Are easy to visualize and connect on the fretboard.
• Offer voice-leading opportunities without using full scales.

Unlike regular 7th arpeggios, which spell out the full chord (1 3 5 7) predictably and linearly,
triads allow for a more selective and melodic approach.

To learn more jazz guitar patterns similar to the ones you will use in the study below, check
out our course Jazz Guitar Patterns & Phrases Volume 1.

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Bluesette Triads Study Notation/Guitar Tabs

Here is the full notation and TAB of the study.

Every bar uses a triad as the basic building block. You’ll find the triad name below each
measure, the number in parenthesis refers to the triad list below the sheet music.

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Backing Track

0:00
5:16

Bluesette Backing Track (No Piano) 0

TEMPO - +
Listen & Play-Along

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0:00
0:40

Bluesette Triads Study 0

TEMPO - +

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Triads Substitution List

Here’s a quick reference of the triads used in this study, sorted by chord type. These are
great to memorize and apply over other jazz standards.

Triads Over Major Chords (Cmaj7)

1 Major Triad on 5 of Maj7 chord 5 7 9

G Played over Cmaj7 G B D

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2 Minor Triad on 3 of Maj7 chord 3 5 7

Em Played over Cmaj7 E G B

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Triads Over Minor Chords (Am7)

3 Major Triad on b3 of m7 chord b3 b5 b7

C Played over Am7 C E G

4 Major Triad on b7 of m7 chord b7 9 11

G Played over Am7 A C E

5 Minor Triad on 5 of m7 chord 5 b7 9

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Em Played over Am77 E G B

Triads Over Dominant Chords (G7)

6 Major Triad on b5 of Dom7 chord b5 b7 b9

Db Played over G7 Db F Ab

7 Minor Triad on b9 of Dom7 chord b9 3 b13

Abm Played over G7 Ab Cb Eb

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8 Minor Triad on 13 of Dom7 chord 13 1 3

Em Played over G7 E G B

9 Aug Triad on 1, 3, or #5 of Dom7 chord 1 3 #5

Gaug Played over G7 G B D#

10 Dim Triad on 3, 5, b7, or b9 of Dom7 chord 3 5 b7

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B° Played over G7 B D F

Triads Over Half-Diminished Chords (Bm7b5)

11 Minor Triad on b7 of m7b5 chord b7 b9 11

Am Played over Bm7b5 A C E

Bluesette Triads Guitar Pro 8 File

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