Improvising In All 5 Chord Shapes- Practicing With Purpose- Tonal Foundation Is A Must!

[@ronleccese8678]

At 72 I'm reinspired by your playing and learning approach. Have a cookie 🍪 you deserve it. Thanks 😎👍😊

[@michaelccrosby]

Guthrie, you’re the reason I am making progress out of the “intermediate plateau” in my guitar playing. Your teaching is so good because your mind is both brilliant, yet you make it accessible. Don’t stop these videos, we the people need them! 😂

[@rtstodden]

Amazing lesson as usual! I bought a 2013 custom shop 63’ Gibson 335 reissue last weekend . The guy I bought it from had a great discussion about KZbin and the best instructors were from Nashville. He asked me if I ever heard of Guthrie Trapp and I said he is my go to guy that I have learned so much from on KZbin and Artistworks! 👍🎸

[@kpuliatch]

Thanks for sharing your musical mojo and Love of life with us Guthrie Much Gratitude

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks for listening!

[@thiagocesaro]

"Play like nobody is watching". Best tip ever!

[@doubled5383]

I love how you wake up and probably have no idea where you are going to take it on KZbin. You just start playing in G and you say “hey look at these cool things you can do in G.” Love the improv.

[@Jimmy.Coffman]

Thank you for the lessons!❤

[@MichaelAntus]

After forty nine years making my living playing or teaching Guitar; I still mine tasty nuggets from your videos. Always interesting, never boring. Much respect Guthrie...

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Great to hear!

[@otisgibbs]

Y'all were smoking hot last night in Liepers Fork and it was great hanging with ya. Time spent with you, Shawn Camp and Mike Bub is always time well spent. ❤

[@guthrietrappmusic]

That means a lot and the feeling is mutual!

[@Othit]

A lot of these videos you play something gorgeous at the top, and I'm scratching my head trying to figure it out. This time you explained it completely THANK YOU

[@Sammywhat]

You are the most pleasing guitarist to listen to man. No two ways about it. Your tone is so stellar... Your note choices, all of it!! Like Uncle Larry said, "It's like wrapped in Egyptian sheets!" That is an amazing endorsement, GT! And he's absolutely right!! Thanks for the share kind sir!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks a million. That means an awful lot to me.

[@TheBoomtown4]

Note choices and chord voicing aside (I agree, it’s just crazy), the ways he subtly varies his attack, his inflection is just nuts, the touch. It’s like he’s having a conversation with his right hand.

[@Sammywhat]

@@TheBoomtown4 So true! I've been a huge Pat Metheny fan because his touch is so unique, and Julian Lage is also a master at all of the subtleties mentioned, but there is something about GT that is even next level above that. And that's saying a lot as I really like so many guitarists - and great ones at that - from Van Halen to Segovia! Oh and what about Guthrie Goven? But Mr. Trapp has something going on that really is blessed! What an amazing time to be a musician!!

[@konarain]

He said 'nothing worse than a LOUD guitar' I learned something from that.. A-l-o-h-a

[@guardedtruth5881]

@@guthrietrappmusic just getting started with your videos , and I’m completely sold hehe , one question … I’m understanding that the triads / inversions of them as you move along your highlighting through your suggestions which are arpeggio / pentatonic / scale … is the scale your leaning into the key of whatever chord progression your in as you move through the chord progression?

[@joebill663]

Stoked for the record release! Been waiting a year! Gotta stop trying to find uncle larrys kids a pool and get back to learning from you haha!

[@georgeb.4720]

Gold…pure gold…thanks as always, Guthrie!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks always!

[@davidhealy7743]

Thanks for sharing the musical soul you reside in. Sure makes for a good way to start a day. Great “grass root grr-rilla style”

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks for listening!

[@Cactusflattmediaphotography]

GT every video makes me a better player..Appreciated ❤

[@Nozmo_King_NJ]

I love that there is always a little bit of Bluegrass feel no matter what you are playing!

[@Tbear79]

Such amazing flow....it's beautiful... So much to steal in this lesson, That G noodling at 8.45 was so tasty. Your knowledge and enthusiasm make you a great teacher, thank you for everything i stole so far!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cathalwhelehan3216]

Man, I could listen to you chewing the fat on just about any topic, doesn’t matter that I don’t know the places or most of the names, you’re just a born storyteller. But when you get onto the guitar talk I now really pay attention to every word, you always say something, might just be in passing, that really clicks a switch in me. You made a comment recently about aiming to land in a chord with your fingers the way they’d be to play the chord and I‘ve been working on that nonstop since. Even after just a few days, I‘m seeing an enormous improvement. I mean ENORMOUS. Lads, just batter them Subscribe, Like, Share buttons for this man; beat them like they owed you money. Just LISTEN to him. Need a couple of new guitar practice t-shirts (yes, it’s a thing) so I’m now gonna buy me some. Thanks for another great vid, G! 👍

[@cathalwhelehan3216]

Just watched this video again with the sound off and kept my eyes just on your hands. How have I never spotted this before?? Never been more motivated to correct this problem zone in my own playing. I recommend it by the way (at least once with sound off). I‘ll probably account for a few hundred views on this lesson, easily, so once or twice without sound won’t hurt. That’s my target fluidity. Beautiful to watch even when you can’t hear it.

[@waynegoodfellow5305]

There are so many guitar tutorial courses on the net, you've just got to find one that connects with you. (Whenever an add pops up with "Guitar Tricks" in the blurb, I can't click skip quick enough!!) Guthrie your philosophy, style, tone and listen-ability (if thats a word) really hits it for me. ArtistWorks awesome! KZbin videos keep me inspired! It's one of my goals to get to Nashville and watch and listen to yourself and all the other legends play for a few weeks. Coming from New Zealand it's quite a hike but I'll get there. Thanks Man

[@SeanShuffler]

Always inspiring… You seem to have an endless well. It’s gotta be the love.

[@Noitpure]

I’m nothing more than a novice hack but I throughly enjoy your videos. So musical and inspiring. As well as educational. A trifecta of motivation to go grab my guitar and try my best to learn something I didn’t know or play something I’ve never played before. Thank you!

[@scottpeterson9609]

There is a really good interview with Shawn Camp on Otis Gibbs' channel, about four months back. A ton of great stories.

[@jkaznosky]

Tip this man, you all. This was gold and you know it.

[@davemassie3726]

Another great lesson GT! Love how you break it down. Can't wait till GT-TB comes out. Thanks for sharing!

[@Ericdakid]

Thanks GT. Great lesson as always. This is the kind of clear and useful guidance that is required for some real improvement.

[@taossmith85]

That was a badass sounding intro jam

[@jesuselbailador8914]

In every video you share, I get inspired to keep on playing and enjoy the process. Thank you!❤

[@mitchellcook530]

The Dm, C, G7 thing was insightful! Thanks!

[@Tom-in8jz]

Can't wait for you an Larry's cd ! Awesome licks bro ! You related to James Burton ?

[@KevinDuzen]

You are always deep from the heart of what you speak. This planet rolls better with you big G.

[@dairic]

man sometimes I play these vids just hear the jam session at the start. So good!

[@JeffSchaller]

I always learn something and play along !!!

[@13thAMG]

"Hillbilly Malibu" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 PMSL! Anybody taking pot shots at Bud Lite cans? Ha ha ha. 😂 Been a subscriber here for years, Guthrie. You're real people. Hi from Australia. 😉

[@campparsonssundayschool7844]

I was watching your right hand and I’m amazed at the way you tuck your pick without it falling while you fingerpick.

[@davidturner9266]

A man that can play❗ and brings attention🎶

[@Langley-22]

Amazing!!! What a taste you have man! Really thanks, Master!!!

[@paulkaufman5031]

Low production, high-quality instruction 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻💯💯💯

[@jamieb7799]

Absolutely exactly what I needed. Thank you 🙏

[@daleleeroy]

Thanks for the guitar insights of course but also the name mentions. Great way to discover artists you’ve never heard of. You mentioned Pat McLaughlin on another video too and he’s amazing. Looking forward to checking the other folks out!

[@scottcurry4116]

Nice video! I’ve changed the way I practice from your videos. I’m also doing some of your TrueFire lessons. Thanks!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Great to hear!

[@jeffffff12]

I love the way you teach. The tabs while you are teaching would really help me! I am 65. I started playing w/ Covid. I am still at it! I never thought of playing the chord notes up the neck for leads. DUH NOW I know! Bits of chords in leads are easy. And sounds great!

[@3dthenotme877]

Your Tele tones are gnarly. Thank you!

[@dejaliloquy]

Just watching you play inspires me to play, even after a long day of work ❤

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Happy to hear that!

[@briantwil1]

That opening jam was so ridiculous. I've listened to it about eight times today. THAT is the sh!t I'd like to play. Thank you GT. I've learned a lot from discovering you just yesterday via Brett Papa's channel.

[@davidandreerichsen2604]

Thanks - my favorite guitarist! ❤

[@Sammywhat]

100% - I'm totally in agreement!!

[@Nobox-eg7qu]

Really enjoy your playing…. I’ve been shedding these G chord shapes up the neck…I need to figure out some of the double stops or 6th lines next… I think that’s what’s going on lol… anyway very inspiring!

[@markfisher1215]

Don’t change a thing you are on the right path and we are happy to tag along and learn together-it’s been awesome so far learning a ton!

[@JiMMY-my1ds]

Brilliant!!

[@midnightspecial71]

Thanks!

[@bamgrok]

This is really fricken cool ... thanks GT ..🎸🎸🎸🙌..im still practicing my caged guitar work .. yourr a huge help thank you so much 🎵❤️🎸👍👍💕

[@lukewood77]

I have learned more from you in the last few weeks I’ve been watching you than any other teacher in my life. Im 60 years old and have been playing 40+ years mostly strumming. You’ve inspired me to take my playing to the next level. I will be buying a private lesson from you to show my appreciation as soon as I’m up to speed on the caged system and the major, minor and pentatonic scales. Thanks Guthrie. Uncle Larry sent me.

[@albertoz5450]

The GTTP (Guthrie Trapp Telecaster Princeton) magical combination!

[@dougbennett7881]

Always spot on, with regards to what we guitar students should know to become better guitarists. Thank you Guthrie for your lessons. You are a gold mine of musical information. Cheers!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thank you kindly!

[@nightguy5796]

So much to work on. Thank you sir.

[@shannonalex4265]

Man I love your playing. And the tone you get out of that tele is nice and crisp but fat too. Fantastic.

[@nedlandry7424]

Spellbound, astounded, and inspired is what I get watching these videos. Thanks for putting out these great moments.

[@adriandavies6380]

Hi Guthrie from the UK, love your sound and your delivery, love to hear bout the US as well and maybe visit some of these places one day keep it up , fantastic channel

[@precisionsoundworksstudio]

Wow. So great to know that you and Shawn Camp are connected. I saw him play several shows at Key West Songwriters Festival a few years ago. Amazing.

[@mojodojo5533]

I wait for these lessons to drop weekly, like waiting for Christmas.

[@zatoichi1973]

Thank you for being so generous with your musical knowledge, I love how melodic your playing is. Peace and love from the UK!

[@guitarz99]

you changed my approach to the guitar even after decades of playing, getting back to fundamentals is critical, helped my song writing, solos etc i noodled around way too much like many of us do, im getting serious about playing over changes, thank you so much!

[@danross146]

Wow!!! Another excellent way to learn chord shapes with fun musical ideas! Brilliant lesson!!!!!

[@Legendaryaxxis]

I loved that little jam you started with. Great upload, thanks for sharing. +1 sub.

[@NicholasGnames]

Dude lol you're incredible. I love listening to you just destroy whatever. I have no idea what the numbers and letters you say are but I'm getting pretty good lol

[@kevingodziebiewski2593]

Spoiled my self and got a custom shop 59 les Paul…when I tell my self that I don’t play/deserve it I watch your videos and I get inspired and play….tyvm!!! Yer vids make me try learn new things instead of playing same ol licks

[@TDavisOfficial]

That was killer man! A buddy of mine will be at the clinic you're doing in NY and turned me on to your stuff. I appreciate everything!

[@ecojot]

Such tasteful playing. I learn at least one great lick from all your videos. thanks!

[@driventhebandarizona3506]

Would love to hear Guthrie do a demo on the lead in the song El Paso, or that style. I have been learning it and guess what! All the things Guthrie talks about is in that lead part. Arpeggios, chord shapes, outlining the chords. Chords on 2-3 strings. These short lessons are so valuable.

[@tammywalla7259]

Excellent content and to my surprise I’ve been been realizing some of this stuff most recently. This is exactly what I needed to expand what I’m doing! Thank you! ❤

[@gregDward]

Just the best.. the best! I’m looking forward to the T-shirts I’ve got coming.. gonna wear them loud and proud! Thanks for your inspiration, brother, you are truly one of the greats!

[@joebajornas3131]

This was so awesome...really connected some dots for me

[@scottmanning1792]

Sick. Thx. Also, I want a sweatshirt like that! Where’s that from?

[@jeffro.]

I'm gonna check out Shawn Camp!

[@okfine5767]

Visiting your channel regularly has really improved my ear and sharpened my instinct of where notes are going to be. Thanks! Even though you're a busy performer, I hope you keep it up!

[@XieYie-d2b]

This is the real stuff, real life, real music, blessed with such an absolute Master willin' to share, Thx a lot Guthrie !

[@tetsuyama5116]

ThankQ GT ! I’ll hit that tip jug asap. Times be tough lately as you well know. Cheers from Thailand !!! 😎🇺🇸🇹🇭🇺🇸⚓️🎸✅☕️🤠😎

[@HudsonHalloween]

You’re the best dude! Thanks for all the great content.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

I appreciate that!

[@Mauitaoist]

I love the swampy Vibe on this one Guthrie thank you

[@sweetman714]

Guthrie, any tips on improving right hand work? I'm getting the shapes down but would love to know more about how to work the chicken' pickn'.

[@mark1webb956]

I love the way you are down to earth, don't mind if you make mistakes and you are just an amazing player. Thanks very much.

[@mkrj2576]

Wow. Can you break his down more in another video? Maybe a video dedicated solo-ish stuff over only one or two chord shapes. Great stuff and this hits the nail on the head on how I like to improvise and how I’d like to progress. But this presentation is too advanced for me. Been playing a long time and gig. I’m usually the singer and playing rhythm but I try to throw in lots of licks over a chord shape while playing… but not nearly to the level as what you are doing here. Thanks again.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

I’m happy to do a private lesson. Thanks for watching.

[@lifelongfan07]

Can’t wait for the new release w/Uncle Larry! Question, how do you guys divvy up the music?

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks. We both brought ideas to the studio. Sometimes we showed up at the studio without anything and wrote on the spot.

[@ChrisAnthonyGuitar]

Man, you play so great!

[@nemoes]

this is such great information. thank you man! I mat you at BNA a while back and I didn't get a chance to thank you for all these lessons

[@randalltindall7340]

Thanks GT!!! ANOTHER BGRWAT LITTLE TIDBIT LEASON!!!

[@anonymouslyominous33]

Love what you do , inspiring , helpful , entertaining as all get out , thx

[@scottperry8172]

Inspiring all around, Guthrie! Thanks for making these videos :)

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Glad you like them!

[@coastercook]

Thanks for the lesson. That's an interesting idea for implying chords with a single note. You just played the G and the ear gravitated to the tonality. I think you can emphasize this by landing on the strong beats of the measure. I'm going to try this in my playing. Following the changes and landing on the chord tone on the strong beats.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Yea man. That should be music 101. That’s what it’s all about. Thanks

[@jamesyeary-x3v]

Thank you. This is the advice I didn’t know I was looking for but just found. Very helpful both in example and explanation.

[@jimmanire3646]

Really appreciate this! Thanks GT!

[@uyngane]

Sweet pickin' there, Guthrie!

[@kellyrickert6730]

Hey GT, I discovered your channel fairly recently and have become a big fan. A friend and I traveled to East Nashville from Chicago to catch you at the Underdog and we missed your set! We bought tickets through Bands in Town and the ticket listed the show as being at 1am. We got there at 12:30 and you were long gone. Bummer! We’ll try again when we get a chance.

[@kevind3094]

Can't wait to watch this one! Thanks Guthrie!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@kevind3094]

@@guthrietrappmusic I did! Gold as usual! Thanks for the two styles going the the 5 shapes

[@christopherfryda]

You're awesome GT!

[@danross146]

I loved that so much that I'm going to request a Zoom lesson so that we can go over it a bunch of times! Can't wait!

[@AlexMorganGuitarMan]

Hey GT. How's your September been going😂🎉?? Just saw this video, my dude. And that bottle of bourbon had come from my newfound home. Down here in central Kentucky, in Bardstown, bourbon city USA. Glad you shared that with us. That one really hit close to home bro. Just so you know. I really get a lot of you these videos. You are one hell of a guitarist. Whom I would love to have the opportunity to learn more from. Your playing sure has had an impact on my music creativity. I really appreciate it. I wish you would do a more of an explanatory video series. To get more people in line with just what you been putting out there. Especially in the country links, and playing around chord centers. Improvising is something that has been hard for me to feel comfortable doing. So if you could maybe help a little more in that area. It would be much appreciated as well. Thank you for all you do. Love the new material with Uncle Larry. Killer sound. Keep doing what you're doing, my man. And I'll catch you on the flip side dog. ❤❤❤

[@kwimms]

Excellent approach to teaching! Love it!

[@teddyyed]

very very very thanks man for all your videos ! U are so cool ! your video are the best of guitar KZbin ! thanks very much ! take care

[@pauloivo5212]

really cool guitar sound

[@BobEstremera]

If I could just play chords like that, I'd be happy for the rest of my life. You should do a course on just these great chords and how to play in and out of them.

[@dwise3651]

Take a triad course-I used Jeff McErlain’s. I’m a beginner at best but forced organized practice has benefitted me greatly. Triads are mini chords and can provide insights and options/alternatives for varying chord structures across the fretboard. Best of luck.

[@dwise3651]

Not trying to hijack or detract from Guthrie. Perhaps you’ll find some pointers with this link/exercise kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6qpY2CJmc-EjKcsi=YtbWE2eK6dQpg_Hj

[@BobEstremera]

@@dwise3651 I've got my eye on Jack Ruch's triad course. I'll check out Jeff's too. Thanks