Mapping out triads and two note melody ideas on guitar

[@ajsmith4181]

This guy is the best teacher on KZbin.

[@lockeshill]

Excuse the rant here……but I work with disabled students and it’s always great to see when someone presents concepts so they are accessible to all levels of ability. Pair that with your obvious mastery of the material and you’ve got the real deal. I’ve been playing with nerve damage in my fretting hand for years and could never fret FULL caged chords so I just stuck with open and power chords. So watching your videos on using chord tones, diads, and triads has given me more freedom and a better long term outlook…without the need for chords that take 4 fingers! Big thanks to Mr. Trapp!!

[@cosmiccomedy7394]

After I learned triads the caged system became so much more useful. When I first learned the caged system I was just thinking about the chords specifically and it didn't seem practical at all to me. But once I learned to break the chords into triads it really opened my eyes to how it can be very effective. Triads are so awesome. They've given me so many light bulb moments. Great lesson. Cheers

[@precisionsoundworksstudio]

Hear, hear! I just recently started focusing on triads and they cracked open the caged system for me as well!

[@kevinsutherland9756]

Where's the double-thumbs up button?!?! this is again exactly what i'm working on... thanks Guthrie

[@glennthrush3733]

You are the best teacher on the tubes, elegant, simple, intuitive but not dumbed-down.

[@mikegambino8396]

What a great teacher.

[@rokogilmour2961]

Thanks Guthrie ! Simply awesome !

[@kevymetal5817]

This is such a great lesson and the perfect kind of thing to revisit as someone who has been playing for close to 40 years.

[@pgnandt]

It's quite satisfying for me because all my study in diatonics enables me to understand exactly what he's saying.

[@markdenzilfinnerty6453]

Guthrie, I play guitar by ear and this lesson will help me a lot too. Thanks once again...😊

[@simdoyle]

Guthrie - thanks for sharing this. It's so often the simple things that make a difference. I found this 'back to basics' to be gold-dust. Thank you. Stay safe mate and all the best from the UK.

[@larrymottola3854]

GT. Speaks my language when it comes to practicing my scales and neck movements

[@mannymccash9660]

Not sure what you're better at: Playing or teaching - both great. ALSO: Why in the hell would someone downvote a FREE lesson that's also excellent? SHM at these people - the same types who would also probably complain if they found $100 on the sidewalk, whining that it wasn't enough.

[@whiteyholmes]

Lessons Dos Mucho... Very nice transfer of knowledge... Appreciate it!

[@garykump6127]

Bar none... the most straight forward lesson I've watched on this topic.

[@brockpinson949]

Mr Trapp you just helped me finally visualize triads. What a great feeling. Your my favorite now forever.

[@GreenGuitarNerd]

You might say you're not into theory but thinking about all these resolutions makes my head spin. At the same time, this really takes this idea to the next level for me. Great lesson.

[@jwsorrell]

I learned where the dominant 7ths are using this method. Thanks!

[@mintran]

Best lesson about how to use your F

[@dongossett110]

Right lesson at the right time for me. Learn all your basic shapes (caged). Then play leads using two notes of the chords. Thanks. Very good lesson with good clarity and flow.

[@johnmaritato3587]

Yes! I love this. Been flying up and down the neck. My calluses thank you.

[@Stevewatson3]

Can never thank you enough Guthrie as I played for many years in the dark till you shined your light and lately I’m noticing huge differences!💡 ❤ good man! hell of a player! thank you!

[@doghousejt]

now that I am 70 you have inspired me beginning to see the fretboard clearly now thanks!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Jerry Thomas Thanks man!!

[@michaelm932]

It took a few days to fully sink in, but what a brilliant video. I've just clicked that the I, IV, V chords contain all the notes of the scale that we're in, and that we can cycle the chords I, IV, V, I, IV, V.... in such a manner that the major scale ascends the fret-board as the chords are cycled - I've just managed to do the same thing on top 3 strings in the key of E, it's genius, :-) Thank you.

[@Diegoluthier]

100% usable video. Thanks!

[@cpost1558]

This is working for me. There are so many videos about this I have been watching and I feel like this is starting to click. I really appreciate the C F G approach, I have also been saying out loud what each tone is. Thank you!

[@benbirdsinging3275]

I've seen your videos before but I never understood where you were going. Until I once saw a video, I thought of you too, in which we went deeper into triads and how you could change them from major to minor, augmented and diminshed. This completely changed me in my thinking. Also this video, which is now clear to me, helps me with that! Thanks for that!!! I have now subscribed and would like to follow you.

[@andy196414]

So well explained for us mere mortals. Beautiful Guthrie, really beautiful. Its like really walking before we try to run where as so many teachers go way too quick for me!

[@capitaldharma]

I’ve been pounding 6ths and triads into my head for months but your lesson just brought them all together in a way that I can actually use to link things together. Thanks!

[@pedrotavares8691]

This guy has an unbelievable tone....and fingers to get that tone. Thank you GT.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Pedro Tavares thanks man!!

[@pedrotavares8691]

No tone without the fingers.... Love your playing GT.

[@cookiemonster5281]

How did I miss this?! This is Golden. 🙏

[@jeffazi]

I never get tired of watching your videos. I've learned so much and have actually been able to apply it. Thanks for what you do.

[@jasong4879]

I love this content!!!! TRIADS UP THE....NECK YES!!

[@rokchops]

Amazing Teacher and just an AMAZING Bloke! Thanks Guthrie, Love your lessons mate! Zane - Perth, Western Australia

[@nicknaumoff6543]

Guthrie. Hey buddy, I've been trying to get better and watching guitar lesson videos on KZbin since it came out........Gosh Darn you are the first person, I feel like I have connected with. My goodness, there's something about your teaching that just makes it so simple and COOL!! Thanks Man, I'm continuing on this journey over the next few days. Thank you! Peace, NickyN

[@anthonynguyen9779]

The melody is so pretty. Love it.

[@eds.8458]

thank you Sir. Really enjoy your playing over the yrs. Great approach.

[@jsauce666]

I love these lessons. They make sense of what can be a grueling and overwhelming experience. Amazing teacher. I tried to like it 5x but KZbin doesn’t allow it. :-)

[@guthrietrappmusic]

John Sousa thanks so much man!!

[@shanetankey3340]

Man this is really useful stuff . Thanks Guthrie. 👍

[@alaincyr1899]

Thank you much Guthrie for sharing your hnowledge, I truly enjoy learning from it. Alain , Canada

[@markhafkenschiel3872]

Great, Thanks for making everyone more musical Guthrie!!

[@1974xaviers]

Thanks Guthrie.. it was a great lesson 👍

[@musicjunkie421]

This is really good, thank you. This is how Hendrix and Fruciante set themselves up to do those little licks which are essentially rhythm and lead simultaneously.

[@berryj.greene7090]

Perhaps you won't believe me but I worked on this from about 1990. It improved my playing tremendously. However I often hit a wall with it. I have other "inversions" of the same thing. Not quite as good as the lower third harmonic is upper third but it can be useful in some keys and other circumstances. I got the idea from a Yamaha keyboard that had that inbuilt harmonic feature and I puzzled out what the computer was doing. Thicker more intersting sound and even better on a gee-tar where you can sort of roll into and out of it. Another of my walls is the tone. You have a beautiful tone straight off. Maybe I just need a Telecaster? The guitar is a wonderful puzzle and I got huge kicks out of realising some of the hidden secrets. However, there's a lot more to do with dexterity and technique. That's another of my "walls." Thank you so much for this. I have never seen a mention of it anywhere before. I don't feel quite so silly now. Rgds BerryG

[@MasTejeda]

Best lesson so far in my opinion

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Mas Tejeda Thanks man!!

[@dalton7145]

Was having trouble understanding triads until I watched this lesson! Wow, thank you Guthrie! Best lesson for triads on KZbin!

[@Kevinschart]

this month i set a goal to start learning my triads. and the algorithms sent me here. apparently you're the king of triads on youtube. i had never heard of you before, but I'm loving your material.. going on a binge over the holidays

[@andrewclemons8619]

Man you're a wonderful teacher

[@dennissimmons1050]

Nearly forty years of playing and was playing this stuff for years and only recently learning what I’m playing. Thanks for the clarification on this. Great stuff .

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks man!!

[@mickdaley4444]

Great stuff Guthrie

[@bobphillips7416]

Hey Guthrie, thanks so much for the "Mapping Triads" video. It really is helping me tie different concepts together.

[@Washburnplayer1]

Great lesson sounds wonderful.

[@jamesrobinson529]

I'm really beginning to see the limitless possibilities of CAGED. You're producing some of the most valuable tutorials on KZbin!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

James Robinson thanks man!!

[@craigingrammusic]

Guthrie, these lessons just keep getting better and better. Thank you for continuing to demystify the fretboard and show us practical ways to make chord shapes musical and yes, even soulful. You are a gifted instructor.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

cingram72 thanks a bunch man!!

[@macjam9090]

excellent lesson i learned so much from it. Thank you.

[@RUSTYSPARKS36]

This one has blown a door open for me thank you so much!

[@79GDawg]

Awesome lesson! Thank you 😊👍

[@davess23]

Thanks, Guthrie. You're posting some of the most valuable guitar instruction I've seen on KZbin. This stuff is gold. Not too many pros at this level bother to share tips and tricks like these.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

davess23 thanks big time man!!

[@KempoSensei]

I have really felt like I’ve gotten out of a rut thanks to your videos and teaching style. Can’t thank you enough!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Alan Fitzgerald great man!! Thanks!

[@marksc1929]

Guthrie's great at teaching...

[@Csar-wj3od]

We are Definitely taking SO MUCH OUT OF IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Exactly because you are explaining form a "non theoretical" background! That makes you so unique for guys like me!Much appreciated!!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Csar 4144 thanks man!!!

[@steveogden5087]

This is such an excellent lesson. Guthrie teaches this so well.

[@randalldickson8841]

Hi there. I really enjoy your lesson and expertise

[@davidgerber9317]

What an invaluable resource your videos are for the serious student!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

David Gerber Thanks man!!

[@deathwarmedup73]

easily my favourite guitar teacher on YT

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks so much man!!

[@gtrdoc911]

Thank you Guthrie. That was simply awesome information. I find you are throwing so much at us, it's kind of overwhelming. But then I put the video on half speed and listen to it over and over again then I totally understand. Thanks for sharing your knowledge that has taken years of hard work to accumulate.

[@dragon43inf]

SOLID GOLD GUTHRIE! THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO DO THESE VIDS

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Craig Lauck thanks man!!

[@MichaelDHockenberry]

Very well done, Thanks....

[@briandevitt6903]

Quality Video, lots of very useful information in it.

[@sagig72]

I feel like I'm commenting on your every clip saying how great it is. It must get boring to read. But it still holds true. Your clips are just great. I already improved in just these past 2 weeks I've been following you. You're simplifying all of this and touching on points that I never heard of in the other channels I'm following. I just hope you keep on doing these clips - I love it.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

sagig72 so happy to hear that man!! Thanks a bunch!!

[@ron3676]

Hey Guthrie,,,cool stuff,,,simplicity,,,I like the 2note thing,,,So many things to get under your fingers.- Thanks for the lesson. - RJ.

[@brentonkelly3780]

Great lesson Guthrie. Thanks for your explanations and making it simple and giving reason to why certain things work, whilst others do not. God bless.

[@readytorebel]

That's a lot of information in a short period of time Guthrie. The lights are coming on but I definitely haven't digested it all. Guess I'm a little slow with guitar but that's what makes it fun.. there's always more to learn. This is a great lesson, I appreciate it very much. thank you.

[@cliffordsolomon3884]

Thank You Guthery.You taught Me the easy way to be able to play rythem and lead mixed I yes to play on several guitars and only rythem on some and lead on some now I can play rythem and lead and only play one of My five guitars for the song sound I got pickups in that I like sound of I play cintemoary Praise Worship song unto the LORD and I have on three of My guitars pick ups set up for Vi tage Nashville sounding.I put a lot of time in My guitars to set them up and now You taught Me so I can play rythem and lead mixed in together with out switching guitars to do it.Thank You Sir.GOD bless and keep You and Yours.

[@pbardakas11]

Man i love your stuff! I've learned soo much!

[@magicdaveable]

I have been playing guitar for 60 years and professionally for 50+ of them. I have really been enjoying your videos. You are offering truly excellent advice for all levels of guitarists. Really enjoyable videos. I have recently begun developing a new act with a Dobro/Lap Steel player. We are both "old guys" just keeping musically busy. I quit performing regularly about 7 or 8 years ago. I am literally thrilled at the prospect of doing some shows this summer. Keep your excellent videos coming as time allows. Thanks.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

David Bennett that’s great man!! So happy to hear that. Thanks!!

[@lawboss]

I can't tell you how long I've waited for a video that explains how to recognize the chord from which the double stop is based. While there are numerous lessons out there discussing double stops, this one is easy to follow and again (most importantly) functional. Thanks for the lesson!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Tom Hamrick so glad to hear that! Thanks man!

[@scottgourlay1473]

Since watching your videos I've had several ah ha moments, and I appreciate you, and all you do so much!!! Im telling anyone who will listen that this where you go to up your guitar playing / understanding!!! God bless ya bro!!! As soon as I can get back to Nashville to see ya perform I will...

[@IamtheActionman]

GT strikes again! Another fine installment of how to create music on the guitar.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Darryl Stevens thanks man!!

[@woodenmachine7550]

This is exactly the stuff I’ve been needing to break up the big chords I’ve been stuck in. It’s what I’ve been wanting to play but didn’t know how to get there. Looking forward to digging into these beautiful musical exercises. It’s been said “when the student is ready the master appears.” Thank you very much, Guthrie, for sharing your insights.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Wooden Machine great man!! Thanks a bunch!!

[@johnjanoski3988]

Straight forward, concise, informative, understandable, and informative. All adjectives to describe the lesson you put up today.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

John Janoski Thanks a bunch !!

[@picknngrinn]

Guthrie! You are amazing! Thanks for the clarity of your lessons and your generosity in sharing so openly. I've been fingerpickin' the old blues guys and Travis/Atkins/Reed etc. or more than 50 years. You've given me another way of looking at the instrument. Thanks again.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

picknngrinn great man!! Thanks!

[@Jbgmapa]

Thirds, Sixths and Triads Potential! Thank you for helping me see these shapes and incorporating them.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks man!!

[@ClinToneCust23]

Wow it’s right in front of my face all these years.. thanks for pointing it out. Best on KZbin keep em coming I got a nice play list for practicing

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Clinton Callaway great man! Thanks !

[@bradluft7646]

Your lesson are really good. I was introduced to caged and triads years ago, never got it. But your instructions are helping me to understanding it better. There is no substitute for practicing. Thank you for giving back.

[@jessesnowden]

I bet if you linked a donation page people would show you a lot of love. I know I've paid a handful of guitar teachers looking for these lessons and they couldn't/wouldn't teach this. Muuuuuch appreciated my dude!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Jesse Snowden that’s a great idea!! Never knew that was an option. Thanks!!

[@bertclark5046]

Wonderful tutorial! I have been a student of Tim Pierce and Brett Papa for six years and your humble, warm style has the same appeal as those guys. Thank you!

[@KentSchneeveis]

HUGE improvement with my playing. Love your style. Not sure what's better... your playing/tone or your teaching style. I keep coming back to your vids. Makes me love the guitar when I ain't working my ass off painting houses.

[@gmareng1453]

Thanks Guthrie! for a great lesson. All your video lessons are a gem.

[@frankvaleron]

Great stuff Guthrie, it's a privilege to watch your lessons. I'd say your subscriptions will skyrocket

[@guthrietrappmusic]

frankvaleron thanks a bunch man!!

[@uphillbill]

Hey Guthrie. Another great one. I've gotten into these a little now and then but didn't really understand what was going on. You explain it well and having some understanding makes all the difference. Thanks!

[@JRusso238]

Just found your channel. Incredible lesson. THANK YOU! Subscribed!

[@dipanka]

This lesson is a gold mine! Can't thank you enough for your generosity...

[@cartago1ful]

Guthrie you are an excellent guitarrist and a great teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@fredcarney2847]

I really appreciate these videos I have been playing guitar for over forty years and this is really is helping me put things together to get me to the next level thanks

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Fred Carney so glad to hear that! Happy to help.

[@santiagoescalambre4738]

thanks a lot Guthrie for sharing your expertise to us. you are a superb maestro. thanks again

[@MichaelDavidFinn]

Dearest Guthrie thank you so much for sharing the spice to good guitar playing. Your generosity never ceases to amaze me. God bless you, amigo. Anytime you find yourself in Greece, drinks and good food are on me!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks man! That would be awesome!!

[@myke232]

Yes! These lessons are so great; your explanations are very helpful. Thanks a lot for taking the time to do these. I would love you hear your approach to rhythm and counting when you are playing solos and licks.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

myke232 thanks man!! Will do. I can tell you now I don’t count at all.

[@myke232]

Very interesting!@@guthrietrappmusic

[@DjTroublemaker]

I remember learning this same thing years back and the teacher attributed it to studying Mark Knopfler. It opened up a way to understand what 2 notes are important to understand the major/minor chord changes to a song.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Very cool man! I love Mark's playing. BIG influence on me.

[@joreyreitman9655]

Guthrie, you continue to expand on exactly what I'm working on . Thank you so much for your generosity and passion for the guitar!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Jorey Reitman great!! Thanks man!!

[@m.ellingson1421]

~12:15 "I got a little off the program right there" Haha! Guthrie, you can do that any time. Excellent video!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

thanks man!!

[@JesseGuest]

Haha I came here to say this. You can really tell how much Guthrie loves to play when he starts ripping off the program just for the fun of it.