Outlining chord shapes to solo on guitar

[@danross146]

Have any of you ever wondered how many people Guthrie has helped without even charging a penny? I hope everyone who watches these free you tube offerings realizes the generosity. Guthrie has an extremely busy life, yet it is still important to him to provide these free lessons. We all owe him a ton of gratitude. Thank you, Guthrie and God bless you!

[@Langley-22]

I'm one of this people! Thanks a Lot, Gutrie! God bless to you and your family!!!

[@playguitarguy]

No more resting on my Pentatonic laurels. Time to grow... Thanks Sir!

[@IamtheActionman]

This is not just about playing guitar. Guthrie is showing you how to make music. More valuable than any lick you'll ever learn.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Darryl Stevens Wow. Thanks a ton man!! That’s it!!

[@danbenitezmusic1931]

Amen.

[@MsNimpnimp]

He's not just showing us how to make music, he's showing us how to have balls as well.

[@IamtheActionman]

@@MsNimpnimp lol

[@skatetodeath666]

That's with all of his lessons.

[@kurtrehbein9103]

100% the light bulb goes off mate. Thanks. Great lesson.

[@davidbakelaar1486]

Wow. I can grasp about 10% of this at a time, but it all makes sense. It'll just take me another 10 years to actually do it while I'm playing. You're a legend, Guthrie.

[@RaidMaster84]

I had to follow you after seeing the Fret Papa show amazing man. A real player and teacher. Few can teach the way you do. 🙃

[@davidbakelaar1486]

This is the best video you've done. Loved going back over the Brett Papa and seeing how you fleshed this out. Blew my mind.

[@1972piledriver]

I'm a 54 year old Welshman and just bought my first guitar "mid life crisis" lol... and find your videos very helpful, thank you

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Dai Williams Awesome! Thanks man!!

[@JohnC-zm2qo]

Its insane the way youve got it down packed. it;ll take mw another 20 yrs before i get a grasp of this.

[@sgtcaco]

No bullshit,straight to the point, this is the best way to learn how to navigate the fret board. Not forgetting there’s 9ths 13ths ,flat or sharp 5th, 11ths, min/maj, aug, dim, minors, really need a couple life times to complete this lol

[@Илья-л7г7д]

Very, very good 👍! Thanks Guthry ✌️

[@VonBluesman]

Hey Guthrie I did not realize you were playing with Steve Conn. He is used to live across the river from me years ago. He and Sonny play here every year the day after Thanksgiving. He can tear the keys up and the accordion too, real good vocals and writes some great songs. What a small world. Holler back if you get this message.

[@RandyWillcox]

You're not only an astounding guitar player, you're a great teacher! 🙌🏻

[@jamesball5743]

The bit at 10:50 showing how you can go through the progression in one position is really helpful

[@jamesbeckett1976]

Brother I'm not even good enough for his lessons but he knows more about music than anybody on the internet and you here all of the best player's mentioning him and he is a great teacher him and bukovac is the best thing to come out of this crazy pandemic God bless everyone

[@rockinrob6853]

Brilliant. Mr. Trapp....you and Brett Papa have helped me so much with my playing (about 40 years experience). I can't thank you enough. You both are such selfless musicians....so admirable. Thanks again Sir.

[@DavidYarber]

Dang it man! That outro is fresh in my mind so that's the first thing I can comment on. Just like my aunt Millie knitting. Be sitting there talking to you and her fingers going like crazy. One of your best ways of showing how to build from the ground up to outline the chords. Really helpful.

[@bentolleson8582]

I saw your video about how you cant always use the pentatonic scale. Today I learned Gmajor 7 chord up and down the neck. After that I learned the Gmajor 7 appregios up and down the neck. I just want to thank you for opening up my eyes 😁

[@ep9229]

RIGHT HERE, these are the keys to the kingdom. I live near New Orleans and there are so many great guitarists, and one in particular I saw play, his name is John Fohl, check him out... He plays a very musical style, where every note he plays sounds like the right note... I hit him up for a couple lessons and he does a similar thing but this is spelled out maybe a bit better, he plays through the chords and all its inversions when soloing. It doesn't sound like just riffing out licks (which I enjoy sometimes) but this is next-level stuff that seems like the "old timers" used to do more of, but it's just a way more musical way. I'm subscribing! Between you, Brett Papa and Tim Pierce, Corey Congilio, you are bringing great material for us somewhat-experienced weekend warriors to take us to the next level, and I thank you for it.

[@Markelton883]

Please don’t stop these lessons Guthrie, amazing and so helpful, you have a great way of teaching, when I have watched you play it comes across as being something very complicated to do but the way you simplify it is very inspiring 👍👍

[@guthrietrappmusic]

newhallskins you’re welcome!! Thanks man!!

[@pgrill24]

Guthrie Trapp - This is the best video I have seen PERIOD for leading solos into the next chord. I watched Robin Ford's explanation and MANY others. This outlines it simply and directly. Thank you so much!!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks a bunch man!!

[@uphillbill]

Hey Guthrie. You always make my brain feel tired after taking in a few of you lessons. You make it think and work. I just wish I wasn't so thick headed. Thanks for the info.

[@jonathanbreakwell6661]

you are an amazing player bro and your teaching is just as good

[@mssechrest]

literally the entire ball game in 17:46. wow.

[@masterbuilder3166]

Guthrie, you are an outstanding teacher. I’ve only been following you for about a month and already I’ve improved leaps and bounds. Can’t thank you enough 💯🎸

[@terryboy777]

This is what I've been missing in my playing for 20 years 🤷🏼thanks so much!! I will support this

[@michaelashton515]

I’m watching your lessons every day, this is the only stuff that makes sense to me. Do you have any videos on basic exercises from beginner to advanced on improvisation. Your a great teacher. I’m tired of being lost on the fretboard.

[@glenngroos]

Wow! If I can someday play like you do at the end, it is worth practicing! Thanks Guthrie!

[@1telemaster]

I have learned more from you and Josh Smith, than I have learned from ANYTHING, or ANYONE!! You guys have a way of tying everything together so damned good!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

jim meadows awesome man!! Thanks!

[@kieranoloughlin]

Great lesson Guthrie. That is probably one of the best lessons I have seen on this topic. One of the things that is not emphasised enough with guitar playing by instructors is the whole concept of visualisation. As you said, it only comes with doing the hard yards of practice and repetition and eventually the penny will drop and it all falls into place. I am sure your channel will grow very quickly once people see the clarity of your explanations and the quality of your tuition. Your melodic lines are like a breathe of fresh air. Looking forward to the next lesson. Keep em coming !

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Kieran O'Loughlin Wow. Thanks so much man. This positive feedback is encouraging. I will keep it up for sure. This approach really works!! 👍😎🎶

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

I love the way you address the guitar . When something makes sense , it is much easier to remember . Also every thing on this channel is valuable and very usable . A lot of the things you teach I had to learn by trial and error . You make learning guitar a life lesson . I wish I would have had you for a teacher when I started playing guitar in 1963 at 15 years old !

[@Guitarsdetectors]

Yes! I watched both lessons you and B Papa did together over and over so many nuggets in those. I hope you and Brett get to do more!

[@joebill663]

I been playing for 20 years man and I just started sitting back and watching these youtube vids and I digging your stuff the best man. rock on bro

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks so much man!!

[@Samscoinsandheavymetal]

Super helpful video Guthrie. No one has ever explained the relationship between the chord tones like you. What you can’t teach is the swing and soul you possess 🤣👏👏👏... the secrets in the upbeat

[@1970borntorun]

This guy is great! Explains what he is doing very well, instead of most people on you tube who just set up a chord progression, and then blow all over the fretboard and say, "Now you do it!!" Lol

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Ha! Thanks man!!

[@midnightspecial71]

Im loving these older, slightly slower videos! Thanks GT!

[@jeffmckinnon5842]

I have been playing for so many years (like 35 or so) and all along I have been doing just what you are teaching without realizing it. I just thought it sounded cool. I had no idea that it was a proper thing to do. I've got a lot of holes in my playing because I do not know the names of the notes or the theory behind what I am playing. I try to play things in as many different places as possible, and then try to re-learn the same things without moving around so much. You have really boosted my confidence and inspired me to move forward and I sincerely thank you for that. I'm putting the pieces together slowly and it's so much fun. I wish I had access to this years ago but we never had KZbin back then. Next time you're in Canada, I'll buy you a beer eh!

[@PatP1508]

Wow! That was most excellent! 17 minutes of light bulbs haha. Thanks so much for your lessons Guthrie!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Pat P Great! Thanks man!!

[@wydopnadventures570]

Wow, I just kept plugging at it slow and steady, just the way you explained it. Guthrie, it is getting more melodic thanks to you preaching use chord tones, the “CAGED” system “will set you free” Thanks for sharing this!!!!!!

[@jcournoyer2]

The two lessons you did with Brett papa "Mastering the fretboard" and "soloing over chord changes" along with the above video are the best on You tube. I have learned so much. I just finished learning two of the five solos on mastering the fretboard. 3 more to go. This lesson really compliments the two lessons with Brett. Congrats on the success of those lessons. So when did pants with air vents come out. lol

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks so much man!!

[@steveo44]

Amazing video. Really great teaching. That 335 sounds so sweet too!. This is how players like larry carlton make their playing sound so melodic. Thanks for the video

[@davidlibolt1264]

Bro, these are the best lessons you can get. I can actually hear and feel myself getting better.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

I just realized my pants are ripped right in the money spot!! hahahahaha Oh well..

[@allenronaldson4381]

Guthrie Trapp the crotchel region.

[@jawsguitars]

Good thing you were not going Commando! lol

[@tomcoryell]

I have a pair just like them.

[@Billywagner22]

Haha!

[@justinbouchard]

I was just about to reply to your first comment and say I don't see any rips lol But now here I am staring at your crotch waiting for chords hahahaha Love from Canada man xoxo

[@ThermalCowboy]

im starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel... I need to understand chord spelling all the way through, then be able to arpeggiate on top of all my chords and know my triad shapes ... then blend all these together with the pentatonic scales I have...Huge lesson here thanks so much I'll be coming back to this video

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Yea man!! Thats it! Thanks.

[@sibelius4230]

Very much appreciate how you put a nice full example at the end :+1:

[@wbruceraught5860]

Thanks, I understand an in a year or so I can master this and move on to the next lesson

[@MichaelDavidFinn]

You are a trully generous man. Thank you, sir!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

mike finn happy to help!!

[@briankierans2926]

Incredible. This lesson is just mind blowing! I've never seen anyone teach this concept as good as this. You have a wonderful gift. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeroeninja]

Thanks Guthrie. Good to see some lesson for non-beginners on KZbin. Keep them coming!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Jeroen Broers thanks man!! This is good for all levels really!

[@emilianopitzalis8361]

You are the best!! I’m becoming a lefty guitarist , after a bad accident with my bike two years ago... but your lessons are so precious Guithrie... for my new vision of the neck with the right hand! You are very kind person and thanks a lot!!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

emiliano pitzalis cool man! Anytime !

[@joshreeves5548]

Hey man. This stuff has totally changed my thought process when it comes to soloing. I used to think in terms of patterns and now I can find melodies so much easier using this technique. Thank you soo much

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Josh Reeves awesome man!! Happy to hear that. Anytime!

[@ericd41209]

Guthrie I absolutely love you videos. I've been trying to do the caged thing for so long and you are really helping me understand it so so much. I wish I was in your town to take lessons from you. I would say that it would be great if you were in northern california but I would never have you or anyone else be in this hippie infected place. You're a great teacher and an amazing player. I love how you incorporate what you are doing and emphasizing being musical above all else. I absolutely love it. Keep it up. You've got a real big fan here and you are making my life better!

[@rokchops]

Fantastic Guitar Player and a Great guy too! Thankyou Guthrie, 'Lightbulbs' are going off like fireworks in my head! You're showing a more conceptualised approach to Soloing, and the examples at the end were AMAZING! :)

[@jteichma]

Outstanding lesson packed with lots of great info. Thanks Guthrie

[@Rowen170]

This stuff is really good. Starting to be my go-to for lessons on KZbin for sure.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Rowen170 awesome man! Please spread the word!

[@lancecass8997]

So today I decided to focus on playing out of the chords, but trying to stay in one area. I remembered you did this progression and figured it would be a good one to use. At 11:00 in you take the triads and do that very thing! When this video was released it was way beyond me, I didn't understand what was happening. Now, again, it's the perfect lesson. Thanks Guthrie. They're all Gold.😁

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Lance Cluff Great!! Thanks man!!

[@fintanhahnefeld4201]

Your recent uploads are so good! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Fintan Hahnefeld my pleasure man!!

[@dejaliloquy]

love the way you break it down. Very easy to follow. Thankyou so much!

[@stephenfahey1217]

I’ve watched the lesson with Brett several times because I really like your playing and the melody was beautiful. Thanks for the additional lessons.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Stephen Fahey Thanks man!! Happy to do it.

[@Sunday-pr9qf]

Guthrie - I remember seeing you play a number of times in Pensacola, years ago. I believe it was with The Filthy Rich. I was blown away by your picking skills. I knew then that Pensacola was not big enough for your amazing talent. Thanks for the lessons and congrats on all you have accomplished!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

The old days!! Awesome man. I learned a lot back then. Happy to share some now. Thanks man! GT

[@millerjeff]

Man Guthrie you are helping me put in all together. I've been working on arpeggios all over the neck and it's all starting to make sense and make music. Thank you so much.

[@worshipforfreedom5682]

Another cracking lesson! - thanks so much Guthrie 👍

[@drifterdave76]

My formal training is in teaching and instruction. The lessons you provide fall in line with scaffolded learning. I am having fun and feel like each step in the process provides a balance between applying what I just learned and the new challenge you offer. Thank you much-Dave

[@guthrietrappmusic]

David Roberts Wow! Thanks so much man. I’m just trying to share what worked for me!!

[@johnnybx3254]

Sounds sweet! 🎼🎸

[@michaelgiordano6490]

Light bulb moment! Thank you!

[@MarkPritchardGuitar]

Great lesson Guthrie, you're such a great player and you explain the note changes very well and easy to understand.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Mark Pritchard thanks a bunch! Happy to help.

[@LTGold007]

Just WOW !!!!!! Thanks so much this is one hell of a lesson will be watching and working

[@standufrene93]

Great teaching thanks. I like the way you teach.

[@malachiharland4633]

All of your lessons are incredible! Really enjoy your teaching style. Will see you play live some day! Bucket list!

[@roadjuice7536]

Thanks, Guthrie...you make it very simple...even for advanced players...you the man...

[@guthrietrappmusic]

road juice thanks man!!

[@gtsteele6219]

Love your videos, Guthrie. On some level (Maybe?) it's nice to know that we're playing a Phrygian #4 with a flat 13 scale, but for sure, knowing what notes sound good over THIS chord, in THIS context, in THIS song is so refreshing. My progress as a player has taken a great leap forward since I discovered your channel a few months ago. Thank you for rekindling my spirit.

[@Georgio594]

Beautiful playing and expert teaching. Thank you so much for these wonderful lessons.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

MontereyBayMusic thanks man!!

[@Sean5150b]

I know this video is 3 years old for you, but it's a first for me and it blew my mind!!! I've been playing for years and mostly learning and memorizing licks, but this was like you unlocked my mind!!! Thank you..Thank you. your videos and teaching are amazing.

[@mattchadwick7107]

Man Guthrie - I want to thank you for this lesson. I've been playing for decades and this really connected a lot of dots for me. Thanks

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Matt Chadwick Thanks man!!

[@cellardwellerproductions5125]

Thanks Guthrie. This lesson and the Fundamentals #1 are bang on, the recipe. The alphabet. This is like schooling for the Sorcerer’s Apprenticeship.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Dave Pugh Thanks man!! Means a lot

[@rneris]

That is the best breakdown of fingerboard harmony studies I've ever seen and heard for guitar student. Best ever!!!!.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Rick Neris wow. Thanks a ton man!!

[@kc8923]

Love Guthrie's videos, jam packed full of complex stuff and cant keep up but there's always some good stuff in there! Anyone actually manage to follow everything he covered in this lesson?!

[@Otisleevonridge]

Thank you Guthrie! I appreciate your time and your explanation of the importance of chords and chord tones for improvisation!! Thanks again!!

[@torbincase8202]

Yeah I m looking real close because something happens when you emphasize a half step connection to the new chord, for instance G#7 C note the 3rd,,,TO C#min when you played G#7 on the 8th fret slide up a half to C# on the 9th with the little 6th shape BAM!* BONUS POINTS* ecspl in the upper register very cool,,your brains gotta be workin right to play this thing, Your Genius Thanks Man!

[@vladrapchan5330]

Man, for now I just want to say THANK YOU. I’ve been watching your videos for the last days and I definitely had what I can only define as some kind of musical enlightenment, haha. I’ll definitely get back to you, probably by email, just to thank you and explain how amazingly insightful e helpful your explanations have been.I already knew (at least I thought so...) what CAGED, arpeggios and scales were, but something clicked during the first time I watched one of your videos. Hard to explain how or even why exactly it happened just now, after years playing the guitar. But man, I feel I finally have answers, and A PATH to follow. Just crazy. It feels somewhat simple (simpler?) now to understand the why’s and how’s music works on the guitar neck. Haha. The last days have been super fun and studying now seems to have a very clear purpose and focus. I wish I had understood (or maybe found your videos) earlier. You’ll hear from me again! Thanks, Guthrie!

[@vladrapchan5330]

I’ll definitely arrange some skype classes with you. Let’s just wait for the exchange ratio Real/Dollar to get a little cheaper. Btw, greetings from Brazil!

[@ericschrdr]

Brilliant playing, thanks for sharing!

[@bluesdemon1]

Excellent

[@_-Skeptic-_]

many concepts that take hours to grasp squeezed in 18 minutes video lesson, and it's musical. Love it man. All his lessons are like this.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks a bunch man!!

[@rdehn5799]

thanks much, very appreciated!

[@josephchaillon5523]

So simple but so powerfull. Thank you Guthrie You really contribute to make music easier for all

[@MyTube4Utoo]

*FANTASTIC!!* As always. I get the theory behind what you're teaching, and I understand the arpeggios, and chord shapes, but it's that whole phrasing, creativity, talent and natural ability that I seem to struggle with. *lol* Thanks Guthrie.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks man!! Keep looking at those shapes..it WILL make sense!!

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

Nice and interesting. Even better, no freaking adverts.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Chris Davies thanks man!! Not sure how long I can hold out without advertising a little bit!

[@aaronsempa5820]

More of this concept please. I appreciate your efforts, thanks so much

[@guthrietrappmusic]

aaron sempa more to come! Thanks man!

[@landon.cunningham]

DUDE, incredible as always. It blows my mind that someone as talented as yourself is available for private instruction. I don't even feel worthy to receive a personal lesson - but I'd love to get one someday. I understand exactly what you are trying to get us to see - it's just the journey there that's a little cloudy. I'll admit - I've never seen the need for practicing arpeggios - or how they are useful - but I get it now. You need to know where those notes are so you can tag them in passing. I feel like I should check out your online lessons first assuming you cover this same stuff - but this type of thing is EXACTLY what I've been trying figure out how to do for years. I'm so happy to have someone who can explain it. Beautiful playing as always - keep it up.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Landon Cunningham so glad to hear that man!! I can help you see it. More videos to come. 😎👍🎶

[@kittgs]

These videos are like gold dust. Thank you from the UK.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Kitt GS thanks man!!

[@kittgs]

@@guthrietrappmusic Was learning "All My Loving" by the Beatles at the weekend and interesting how similar chord progression and how George Harrison pulls some of the shapes out of the chords + use of sixths.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Love the new lessons on YT. This was one of my favorites to reference with Papa. Glad you're expanding on it

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Steve Sterlacci Thanks man!! Hope you’re well !

[@thearkuhtekt]

This was a great video. Thx GT!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Patrick Terry Thanks!!

[@gbarge4]

Thanks so much, Brother. If happiness really is measured by how much you help others, you should be very, very happy.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

G Barge thanks a bunch man! Means a lot.

[@dalezjc]

What an outstanding lesson! I started looking for your KZbin videos after your session with Tim Pierce and I'm glad I found this! Love your melodic approach to soloing as I struggle with this.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks a lot man!! That was a fun day!

[@tomlierman3582]

awesome ! thank you so much

[@Slamo28]

That improv was insane. #ManlikeGuthrie

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Slamo28 thanks man!!

[@gavinleyfield3195]

This is pure gold, thank you!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Gavin Leyfield Thanks a bunch!!

[@darrellpesek1958]

very helpful, thank you

[@sammyj.d6101]

I know I'm stumbling upon this a year late, but wow: what a fantastic lesson! All of your lesson videos are inspiring me to look at and apply concepts I'm sort of familiar with in new and more musical ways - thank you.

[@dannymcmince]

Greetings from Ireland, another wonderful lesson. Thank you.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Danny Brew Thanks man!! My favorite country!