C triads question

[becky7777]

I am trying to fit the C major triads into compact shapes. (Can’t find this anywhere) I started from the low C on the G string for the first one. This seems wrong although it fits down the center of the neck, it seems like a 7 fret span is too large?

(Number in ()’s is string # below. Other numbers are the tab. Low G)

I -CEG (4)5,9 (3)7
ii -DFA (4)7 (3)5,9
iii -EGB (3)4,7 (2)7
IV -FAC (3)5,9 (2)8
V -GBD (3)7 (2)7,10
vi -ACE (2)5,8 (1)7
vii° -BDF (2)7 (1)5,8

Since there’s 6 instances of each natural note on my uke (16 frets, -basically 6.. D!😫..) Should I be trying to jam everything in smaller patterns based around each root?

If the above is correct, I should be able to do this in at least 3 spots right? Open middle and high?

[becky7777]

I’m not trying to be a pain btw. I just need to know if i’m on the right track please? (And if trying to jam triads in the tiniest areas possible is actually useful eventually overall, or a waste of time.)

I need to do “something” like this in F major to understand what’s going on with that frustrating walk-up 14 seconds into the St. Elsewhere Theme. I’m not asking randomly. I’ve been working really hard to figure this out.

[becky7777]

If I add in the 7th to the above I should make sure to keep it a higher note than the rest of the triad right? (For basic key memorization purposes not possible inversions and whatever else happens when the notes are stirred up. I should keep the notes to build it in order to keep the 7th out of the basic triad order?)

Example: So the building blocks would be CEGB or 5(4),9(4),7(3),7(2) To keep it in the fretboard area I have (hopefully correctly) set above?

[becky7777]

Realized if no one can help here with the first question it says 3 weeks ago, no one can likely help with the second! LOL!

@Andrew -could you delete this thread so I can ask somewhere else please? 🙏💖 I really need help.

(Proper internet etiquette not to ask the same question multiple places.)

[Andrew]

Hi Becky, unfortunately this falls outside of our support scope, but it is something that Stephen could help you with in a Skype lesson.

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