Originally Posted by: ddiddlerbut are there any reference points for making a triad or dyads on the higher strings and then strings 2-4 and 3-5[/quote]

This collection of tutorials covers that topic.'

https://www.guitartricks.com/collection/triads-and-inversions

[quote=ddiddler]Is it something you have to try for ourselves using the various open chord shapes and breaking down the chord they play as we move around the fret.

Yes, even after working through those tutorials with all the examples, play alongs & fretboard diagrams you will need to spend a lot of time getting used to the shapes.

Hope this helps!