Combining Arpeggios and Scales On Guitar

[@blacklion401]

Dude I’m 42 years old and I’ve toured and played most of my life and I think you are amazing. You gotta be one of the best teachers ever and you got chops for days. I’ve watched a bunch of your videos and they help me continue to learn and grow as a player. 🤟🏻

[@brendanokeefemusic-]

I’m in the same boat as you man lmao. Guthrie made me realize (after years of playing professionally) how much I don’t know. Obviously you can never learn it all but this dude has got some wisdom 🤘🏻

[@onethousandtwonortheast8848]

I’m a but older than you but same situation here as you. This man is the best.

[@steveo44]

Best teacher on KZbin. Thanks so much for these videos. This lesson in particular is gold!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Steve Brown Thanks man!!

[@seanfitzpatrick7878]

Man if only KZbin and your lessons were available years ago. I can't even imagine how much further and how quickly I could have advanced if I could have learned this stuff, that's taken me a decade to learn on my own. You're videos should be treasured by those delving deeper into theory for music and guitar. Even now, some things that I've known for nearly 2 decades are being reenforced and even taught to me. Especially the last note played on a chord verses the first note played over the next chord in the progression. I.e. the 7th of a chord resolving to the 3rd of the next. Your musical ear is impeccable.

[@kieranoloughlin]

Sean ..... My history is similar to yours and I am currently doing the Artistworks course with Guthrie. I think you seriously need to have a look at it if you like these videos.

[@lancecass8997]

@@kieranoloughlin he had a few lessons, 6months+ back, on just that, the 7th becoming the 3rd. It was the ultimate eye opener for me to start connecting everything! One of those, "if someone would of just showed me this 15yrs ago" moments.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Sean Fitzpatrick Thanks so much man!! This is inspiring to all of us. I’m so glad it’s working for you!!

[@seanfitzpatrick7878]

@@kieranoloughlin Thank you. I just joined. It's worth every penny...

[@seanfitzpatrick7878]

@@lancecass8997 yeah, it really connected for me. It's a concept I was learning by ear and only pulling off half the time. When I did, I knew it was awesome but I wasn't seeing the underlying theory. Now, with a bit of practice, I'm improvising licks using it all the time and it really turns heads.

[@Ronsharo]

Guthrie you're a treasure of knowledge and a great talent . Thanks for what you do for your KZbin students.

[@lancelotlink6545]

You are doing an outstanding job with these lessons. I appreciate you keeping it at a pace that the mortals can keep up. Thanks so much!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks a bunch man!!

[@jackambrovich3785]

Thank you Guthrie. Right when I felt like I was never going to wrap my head around this concept your video came along. You are really the only teacher on KZbin who is able to articulate this technique so well, and your playing is very inspiring. Thanks for all the work you've put in to teaching us on KZbin

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Jack Ambrovich Thanks a bunch man!! Means a lot!!

[@drouxn3383]

This is priceless. Have been learning scale and appergio workouts separately and just could not combine them together. Now I can make music with both thanks to you!

[@simplespotter4016]

no fancy editing, no fancy graphics, JUST PURE GUITAR KNOWLEDGE, thank you, enjoying artistworks btw!

[@tonyleary684]

You are a true star and a true gentleman. I had about 3 or 4 lessons as kid and was bored shitless. I could listen to and learn from you all day and every day-and do! Thanks mate!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Tony Leary Thanks a bunch man!!

[@Goateeist1]

Thank you for teaching the guitar in detail of how to create music. It's not easy to find a good guitar teacher like you, and I just want to say your a blessing to the music world. Thanks again, GOD Bless.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Ray Thanks so much man!! Means a lot.

[@markjoy4511]

You have a way of breaking these concepts down, better than anyone else I have encountered, so that even musical idiots such as I can make sense of them. Thanks so very much!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Mark Joy Great! Thanks a bunch man!!

[@jadonbull1601]

This is mind blowing and so simple at the same time. I've been longing to figure out how Vince Gill plays the way he does and I believe your lessons have opened the door for me. Now to go re-listen to all of his music with CAGED in mind... Thanks so much!

[@Sellarmusic]

Funny how you can hear things for years and never put it together until a great player takes the time to break it down for you. Thanks Guthrie.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Sellarmusic Thanks a bunch man!!

[@mindfield7]

Thanks Guthrie, this helps a lot of us who tend to plateau and play in the one scale. Enjoy the weekend.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

mindfield7 Great! Thanks man!!

[@isaacjohnson.]

Guthrie this was by far one of the best lessons I have had! Definitely the most impactful youtube video I have seen. So glad that you keep sharing your knowledge with us, and even though I am sure it feels like you may be repeating yourself, please keep the great content coming even if you've told us before. I have watched you say a similar message a few times, but this lesson was filled with so many AHA moments. I really made a leap today and you are to thank for that! It really clicked, and I love that you gave some exercises to do. That helped me put it all together. I understand "what" you are doing and the "why" you do it, I just didn't realize any ways to get there or how to practice to see all these shapes. I've got a while before I am even close to sounding as fluent as your playing, but this was a big step for me today. Thank you Guthrie! I will send a tip your way in about a week.

[@PatP1508]

As always - thankls so much for this fantastic lesson again, you're such a great and ecouraging teacher. Your lessons really help a lot.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

PatP Thanks a lot man!!

[@davidturner9266]

It's the Guthrie Trapp this is got to be one of the best teaching method s on KZbin mr. Mystical Guthrie Trapp thank you

[@MrWhitmire]

You’re making a difference, Guthrie. Adding so much joy for those of us who play for fun. Buying myself the ArtistWorks program as an early birthday present.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Jeff Whitmire Awesome man!! Thanks a ton!

[@marvinrudd5268]

Absolutely the best instruction anywhere, Thanks Guntry

[@robertrichter7702]

I love your teaching style ! I’ve been watching you for the last over 2 or 3 years .. I take in all I can from your videos thanks for actually teaching and not showing off like many do on the tube .. everyone knows your amongst the greatest in Nashville yet you still take the time to teach great guitar 🎸 playing .. Thanks again for sharing the music 🎶 that’s what it’s about .. God bless you sir

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Well thanks a bunch man! That certainly means a lot!

[@CH123-k9m]

Hi Guthrie, Im a self taught guitarist and I’ve been looking for some good learning material on youtube for a while. I’ve never even written a comment on a youtube video but felt I had to tell you how much I appreciate your videos. I think you have a great teaching style, and you have a way of connecting with your audience on a personal level. Thank you for your videos my friend, I have learned allot from you. God bless. Greetings all the way from South Africa Christi

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Christi Herbst Thanks a bunch!! I’m glad it’s working for you! I’m actually coming to South Africa next year to teach a clinic at the Black Rino Resort Safari Lodge.

[@CH123-k9m]

Sounds awesome ! I’ll keep a eye out for that

[@joelikesguitar2166]

Guthrie great lesson. Things are coming together. Keep up the great lessons. One of the best on KZbin.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Joelikesguitar Thanks man!!

[@marleymoments-glennstevenson]

Thank you Guthrie for being such a humble and good human being. I know, you, and a lot of people with no ulterior motives, they find it difficult to promote themselves. But take it from me we are benefitting from all your posts. Thank you and good luck in the future. Stay cool😎🎸

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Well thanks a lot for saying that man!!

[@bringit2ya122]

Thank you for breaking this down. It's starting to make sense!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Bringit 2ya Thanks man! Great!

[@meadish]

He's good, isn't he?

[@mlite84]

Love it Guthrie, all your lessons are so easy to understand. I can’t wait until I get my laptop going so I can do a private lesson. Thanks for all your time doing this man, it’s helped me and I’m sure thousands of others so much!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

mlite84 Thanks a bunch man! So glad it’s working!

[@2421ei]

Yet again very inspiring Guthrie, thankyou. I have learnt so much from your lessons over the last few weeks. Scales, patterns, shapes are on my mind ALL the time, ha ha.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

2421ei Awesome man!! Thanks!

[@theleftfoot]

Sir! You're a legend! Thanks for all your stuff! Awesome! Gave me a lot "aha" moments! Cheers from switzerland!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

theleftfoot Thanks man!!

[@randalltindall5862]

This lesson just made everything stand out to me!! Thanks Guthrie you an awesome instructor!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Randall Tindall Thanks man!!

[@cartago1ful]

Mr. Trapp I tried to be able to navigate through the Freatboard but I just did not know where to start. You gave me a great gift with this Video. I am really making progress and I know my guitar learning will be very much positive from now on. Again, thank you very much.

[@stevepike3825]

Guthrie I actually now look forward to Mon,Wed and Fridays because of your videos Man you are so cool. Thank you!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Steve Pike Thanks a bunch man!!

[@PhillipMScales]

Cool video my man. Definitely digging the process.

[@markrodgers2976]

2 years ago this month IIRC, my brother and I saw Knopfler at Chastain in Atlanta. He'd always been one of our top guitar heroes, and one off the few I hadn't seen yet. But, to be perfectly honest, while he definitely had some great moments, his playing has suffered a bit, and what most impressed us about the show, was how subtle and tight his band was. Laying down some of those Celtic grooves he's been into in recent years, those guys were jaw dropping !!

[@adnovas]

I'm Italian. I'm sorry, I don't know English well. You are an outstanding musician and a very good teacher. Watching your videos I learn a lot. Thank you, thank you, thank you ...

[@jr0706]

Why have I never thought to do this? Good stuff!

[@frankharrisiii5971]

Hey Guthrie, I think your lessons are awesome and you're a wonderful teacher... I am currently signed up and taking lessons with your Artistswork course. I signed up because of these free lessons and I want to tell everyone, the course is put together very well and you owe it to yourself to check it out. You will not be disappointed. 😃

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Frank Harris III Thanks a bunch man!!

[@moespitcaufsky2305]

Great lesson. Thanks Guthrie, you explain things the way I understand easily. BTW I've been playing waaaay longer than you have been alive. Back in the day I even made a living playing. You are lightyears beond me. Thanks again, you're an inspiration.

[@mattf5483]

Thanks for taking the time to make these videos Guthrie! Your tips probably saved me many months (or years) of fumbling around. I'm trying to get better at guitar during quarantine.

[@precisionsoundworksstudio]

This! Exactly what I needed to expand on my triad work. Thank you, Guthrie!

[@lancecass8997]

Hell yeah. Congrats on getting to see Mark Knopfler. That's amazing. Thank you for the lesson, even though it's now a Saturday morning lesson. Lol. We'll take em anytime.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Lance Cluff Thanks man!!

[@buddyleebays]

After playing for a lot of years I've gotten into a habit of playing solo's and riff's in a certain way. This will no doubt get me out of a rut. Thanks, Guthrie!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Buddy Lee Bays Great man!!

[@millerjeff]

Another great lesson to look back on. It's all starting to make sense. Thanks Guthrie.

[@deathwarmedup73]

yeah, just reading through the comments mate and thanks for taking the time to put this together. gold. my go-to lesson channel on YT

[@torbincase8202]

your straight up Guthrie and your clear and concise, you really are teaching what is at the core of good lead and melody playing, I get confused easily so it helps alot Thanks again, also man I love to hear you do your thing on guita,r its inspiring and shows what this can lead to.

[@joeurbanowski321]

Always enjoy these videos of yours.! Something that you do is something that I picked up and really helps on these exercises… a quick strum of the “key” chord right before each little run in the exercise..! It develops my ear and at the same time lets me have that key in my head so I know I’m on target..👍🏼 Thanks GT..! Keep em comin…!

[@daveg5857]

I can tell how much you want to inspire people, and I think you absolutely succeed in that.

[@DiscoBiscuit21]

Thank you for this! So many guitar things make sense to me now.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

ApprenticeBaiter Thanks man!!

[@dicunha74]

Mr. Guthrie you're doing great stuff here. For years I didn't feel like there was any progress on my playing, until I started to dig into Django Reinhardt. Yes, there was progress, but the plateau returned. Now after watching your videos I am starting to connect the dots bro. You're obviously a fantastic player, but I think your humble demeanor is what makes your lessons so awesome. Thanks man.

[@ericjohnson4877]

So glad I found Guthrie. It's the right time in my guitar development to follow what he's teaching.

[@BrockBarr]

Very generous. Thanks Guthrie. Keep in keeping on and more power to you man.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Brock Barr Thanks man!!

[@carlosalvarez1364]

Guthrie - Just recently discovered your videos in You Tube. I must say your teaching has reinforced concepts I've suspected for years but didn't know how to go about articulating on the fretboard. Your lessons make lots of sense. As other followers have noted, they a treasure and an inspiration. Unlike many on You Tube, your lessons are not an insult to anyone's intelligence nor a lure or bait to pick pockets, but thorough, complete, and very very encouraging. You a teacher. I'm inspired to pick up my guitar again after many years in the closet. Please keep your lessons coming. Your sincerity is awesome, no need to apologize about having to make a living. It will be my pleasure to help keep your coffee pot going, the lights burning, and lessons coming (just gotta figure out this PyPal thing). I do have one question and would a appreciate a quick response (or comment in your next video): Of your lessons on You Tube, which would 5 or 6, AND IN WHICH ORDER, would you recommend for a structured/rational approach to mastering the basics? I want to get back to playing but would greatly appreciate some direction on where to start. Thank you sir!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

carlos alvarez Hey man! Thanks so much for the encouraging words. Means a lot. So these KZbin videos are not meant to be a lesson series in any sequenced order. They are random and meant to draw attention to my other ventures. Artist Works is what I’d recommend for you. It’s an amazing course where I break all of this down in sequence. That is what I ultimately suggest. Thanks man!!

[@scottshennan800]

Guthrie, thanks so much for your lessons. I learn more from you then anyone on KZbin. I've been playing for over 40 years and have a reputation where I'm from as a player, but frankly, I don't know shit. I fly without a net most of the time. You move along at just the right place and make it comprehensible without getting too far out there. I will continue to tune in. Cheers buddy!

[@ericthibaut3791]

Great lesson! And great painting in the background!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Eric Thibaut Thanks man!!

[@johnceleste9601]

This really helped me to combine arpeggios and scales

[@guthrietrappmusic]

John Celeste Thanks man!!

[@danorescanin7926]

well.... that was three months worth of lessons in 16 minutes.... Many thanks!

[@taossmith]

Thank you so much for these videos. I just found them last week and each video I watch has an aha moment. Good stuff!

[@bluespower1961]

Every lesson pure gold.

[@stevelarsen4526]

Thx Guthrie!! ..more great stuff!!👍👍

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Steve Larsen Thanks man!!

[@uphillbill]

Thanks Guthrie. As thick headed as I am, I actually got most of what you're putting out on this one. I'm 70 and should be 10 times better than I am but like Pop-eye says " I yam what I yam. Some light bulbs went off here and this one went a long way to understanding the right notes in the right place. Thanks man.

[@Jay-fp4ii]

Oh my goodness, simple but so melodic. I can hear "Amazing Grace" ringing in the key of "E." As much as I take from you, I hope to be able to give back real soon. God Bless!

[@skatetodeath666]

Perfect time its only 10:23 here. Thanks for all the great lessons my friend.

[@MikeS_99]

What a great lesson! Thanks Guthrie!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Mike S Thanks man!!

[@donammann3550]

Yeah. I need to do this. Good practice advice. Thank you.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Don Ammann Thanks !

[@ericruddphotography]

"This is kinda getting into the engine room of these chords." ....said no other guitar teacher ever. LOVE IT! Guthrie, once I pay off my new amp ('65 BandMaster), I hope to sign up for your ArtistWorks course. Stay tuned!! Meanwhile, I'm going to start digging into this mental/musical puzzle here. Fun!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Awesome! Thanks man!!

[@rusty_strings7356]

The adventure continues! Thank you so much.

[@MNGuitars]

Man I love u dude, great vibes n positivity always and a great teacher!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Mike Nappi Thanks man!!

[@MNGuitars]

@@guthrietrappmusic always brother! We will Skype eventually for sure!!!

[@guitarz99]

these lessons are so great, thanks for sharing, my plan is to brush up on a lot of this stuff that i have forgot about and get a private lesson from you

[@-Atmos1]

Brilliant approach to learning guitar .

[@softailspringer9915]

This is pure gold. Thanks Guthrie!

[@wesleyshankland8049]

Just bought your CD. VERY nice. Not just one genre. You are very good technically. Excellent. Thanks also for the great lessons.

[@Reno-gh9xz]

This is great stuff Guthrie! This is finally making sense to me. Thanks so much

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Reno Great!! Thanks man!

[@timnewman1172]

Thanks Guthrie for putting this out for all of us to use. Theory has always been like math to me and I always hated math! Keep up the good work, & thanks again!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Tim Newman Thanks man!! I HATE MATH!! No need for it with the iPhone.

[@bobbyb3]

After the latest video, going back and watching this excercise…… wow

[@jamesrobinson529]

This is a great way to mix scales and arpeggios. Thank you so much & have fun in Ca.!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

James Robinson Thanks man!!

[@EmpireOfLightTV]

This is such a great idea for an exercise and lesson. Thank you so much for taking the time to upload this.

[@carlcraig3974]

Thanks for the lesson! Great information, keep up the good work.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Carl Craig Thanks man!!

[@carlcraig3974]

@@guthrietrappmusic you're welcome

[@KuppaKwafee]

Happy for you man. Love your videos

[@guthrietrappmusic]

BurqueBone Griego Thanks man!!

[@MartinCrossin]

Great ideas here Guthrie, really appreciate it!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Martin Crossin Thanks a bunch!!

[@rorymcclellan3740]

Sweet lesson man! I would be interested in a vid on the exercise you played at the end as well. I've learned all the major/minor chords, scales and arpeggios all over the neck. Pentatonic and parent scales. As well as where they all overlap in each position as the same notes. Been taking your advice from many videos and working hard at it. Thank you for everything!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Rory McClellan Great! Thanks a whole lot man!

[@livinginvictoriaBC.]

you are an amazing teacher

[@erolgermannemmanuel5637]

I am stoked to try this lesson on my Axe. Thanks so much Guthrie man (!)

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Erol Germann Thanks man!!

[@MrArtist1971]

Fantastic video once again! Thanks Guthrie :)

[@guthrietrappmusic]

MrArtist1971 Thanks man!!

[@williamdevlin366]

I have got to figure this stuff out!!! Thank you!!!!

[@tr762]

Me siento importante cuando dices Hello Friends! Gran lección!

[@davestone2088]

Thanks Guthrie.

[@MadHauler]

Guthrie thanks man you have been a big help Godbless

[@guthrietrappmusic]

rob nizic Thanks a bunch man!!

[@DadRockAndGuitars]

Cool lesson! Going to start working on walking that all over the neck like you did in the end!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

stereolaunch Thanks man!! Yes ..move it around.

[@hannaobrc1947]

Iam doing practice arpegios for a aprox. 3 weeks on a daily base..i slowly see tons of conection.. even try 1,4,5 progresion training to create melody...this stuf work and i have tons of fun..learned lot from Guthrie videos...like guidelines.. Big Thanks from Slovenija

[@mattchurchill]

Great lesson Guthrie 👍

[@guthrietrappmusic]

mattchurchill Thanks !!

[@brianmcinerney3745]

Great stuff! I enjoy and learn from your lessons. Thank you!

[@lamphranglaithma7305]

❤️ from India. Very helpful thank-you so much

[@fazboz]

These lessons are a great help im starting to see the big picture now, just wish you was playing over a backing track im sure id pick it up quicker.Thanks for another great lesson as always Guthrie cheers

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Fazz Thanks man!!

[@RidiculousFlightSimmers]

Excellent lesson, been playing many years...I've never really learned the CAGED system, only recently heard of it and it's great. I spent years practicing scales but never focused on arpeggios...I understand the theory and hope to start understanding how to apply this technique from the video into my improvising...great lesson, thank you!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Ridiculous Flight Simmers Great! Thanks man!!

[@walterhiggs4888]

Thanks again for another great lesson. Off to the woodshed......

[@guthrietrappmusic]

walter higgs Thanks man!!

[@patrickgourdain]

Great lesson! Thank you!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Patrick Gourdain Thanks!!

[@StephenLewisful]

I'm understanding it much better now, Thank You! Just gotta break out of the diatonic patterns and get those chord shape arpeggios down. Rhythm is King so I'm working on these lead lines and some funky grooves. I'm not there yet but I Hear my Train a Comin. It's a challenge to fill in a wall of sound as a solo acoustic artist but I'm pushing myself with your guidance. I should be able to enroll in the Artistworks program by October. I'm really excited about the progress. Thanks again Guthrie.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Stephen Lewis Great man!! Thanks a bunch! Keep it up!!

[@Jeff_H_the_Guitarist]

Awesome lesson!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Jeff Hight Thanks!!

[@toneseeker4968]

Thanks, Brother! These are the topics most interesting to me and watching you do your thing... to be able to mix up my playing more, using scales, triads, arpeggios, double stops ...etc. Thanks for posting, GT (if I may call you that... seems easier to type; plus it's a pretty cool nickname imho...lol)!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Tone Seeker Thanks a bunch man! Everyone calls me GT ha. Or G Trapp, G Man, Gut, Trapp, it goes on and on haha.

[@AskZac]

I am re-watching this, and just realized I modified this lesson, and ended up with my intro music. Thanks, Guthrie

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Nice man!!

[@brianralph5036]

you're awesome man

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Brian Ralph Thanks man!!

[@RLB52]

Makes sense. Thanks

[@daavehedges8321]

Thanks great stuff very melodic

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Daave Hedges Thanks man!!