Full progression strip
See the whole loop, with the current and next shapes highlighted before you move.
Practice loop
See the next useful shape, not just a diagram.
The app is built around one focused routine: put a progression in motion, watch how each chord connects to the next, and keep your hands moving in time.
Nearest playable shape
The focused CAGED triad stays close, so chord changes become fretboard paths.
Chord Explorer and All triads
Open one chord in Explorer, or tap All triads to overlay every inversion in practice.
Tempo and hands-on controls
Step manually, loop at BPM, add metronome, hear arpeggios, or use optional voice commands.
What you can practice
Enough control to make the drill yours.
Start from real loops
Built-in pop, jazz, blues, and classic progressions give you something musical to practice right away.
Build your own workout
Make custom progressions, save sessions locally, transpose keys, set a capo, and choose the fret window you want to study.
Stay focused on triads
Major and minor triads, root position, first inversion, second inversion, Chord Explorer for one-chord maps, and no account getting between you and practice.
Fresh triad loops from the feed.
Short practice ideas, progression demos, and app clips from @guitartriadtrainerapp.
Questions
Built for focused triad practice.
The short version: it is a progression trainer for triads, not another folder of static shape diagrams.
What is Guitar Triad Trainer?
Guitar Triad Trainer is an iPhone and iPad app for turning chord progressions into repeatable CAGED triad drills. It shows the full progression with current and next highlighted, points you to a nearby shape to practice, and includes Chord Explorer for mapping one chord.
How does the nearest-shape practice work?
Choose a built-in progression or make your own loop. As the chords move, the app focuses a nearby playable CAGED triad and previews what is coming next, so practice feels connected instead of random.
Do I need to know CAGED first?
You do not need to be an expert, but the app is built around CAGED triad shapes. It is best for players who know basic chords and want to understand the fretboard more deeply.
What triads can I practice?
The app focuses on major and minor triads in root position, first inversion, and second inversion. You can set a fret window, transpose, use a capo, skip open-string shapes, tap All triads to overlay every inversion in practice, or use Chord Explorer to map one chord.
Can I practice hands-free?
Yes. Optional voice controls let you say next, back, play, pause, or stop during practice. Microphone and speech recognition are only used when Voice mode is on.
Can I use my own progressions?
Yes. You can start with built-in loops like pop, jazz, blues, and classic progressions, or build and save custom triad drills from the chords you want to practice.
Does it require an account or subscription?
No. The app has a free 3-day Trial and a one-time lifetime unlock. No account, ads, cloud sync, or subscription.
Make triads click.
Free 3-day Trial, then $9.99 for life. No subscription, no account, no ads.