Playing Over Chord Changes - Using Major 3rd and Flat 7th- Expanded For Guitar

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Hey guys, I appreciate all the positive comments and encouraging feedback! I will at some point be upgrading my audio situation. These are just quick iPhone videos to get some content out there. Any tech advice is welcome. My video camera has two XLR inputs, but I think I need a mic with a preamp. I tried using an SM-57 on my amp once for another project, but wasn’t able to get a decent volume level at all. Also, I just wanted to say that these videos are geared to drive attention to my full Artist Works curriculum and my private local and Skype lessons. The AWs school is extremely professional and is shot with 5 camera angles and studio quality audio. It’s amazing how high their bar is set for what we are doing there. They really are a great company that cares about their students and music education!! The benefit of my private lessons is that I can spend an hour (or more) honing in on your individual needs specifically. Everyone is coming from a slightly different place wether it’s musically or the way they see it and learn. I can taylor my approach to fit any and all of these unique situations. I have been teaching people all over the world and love doing it! I am a professional guitar player first and foremost and a teacher second. I know that these concepts work because they worked for me! I don’t know much theory, I can’t read music or tab, I don’t even have all of the notes on the finger board memorized. But I do know that the way that I’m seeing this is a very concrete and useful way to learn to become a well rounded guitar player!! It’s what the pros use and rely on every day! I am bypassing all the modes and complicated theory and getting right to what really works and is simple and clear to see and be able to apply to your playing to make music and really know the fingerboard. Just because a scale may technically work over a chord theory wise, does not mean it’s going to sound right in every situation. It’s all about seeing these shapes well enough to then forget about them and move on to the next level. Musicality is the end result and should be your ultimate goal here. This is how you get there. It works. Trust me! Let me know if I can help in any way. Thanks, GT

[@timbalfe6144]

Guthrie, the above explanation of where you are coming from is so clear, precise and exciting. That last paragraph could be on all your KZbin posts. Under the "SHOW MORE" tab The following are just a few suggestions. 1. It might be a stream of income to sell pdf's of the key features of your posts as a precise view of your fingers isn't always possible in single camera views. I like the simplicity of your content - your personality/humility and the raw musicality really shine. I don't think you need more than a single camera. 2. Short 10 minute videos are the way to go with reference to previous videos & a link. (This needs a bit of organising but may be well worth it). 3. Keep reminding people of where they are headed maybe like a peak preview type thing at the end or near the end of a post. 4. Post your amazing playing occasionally - really short 2 minute-ish check out Lari Bassillio (a master at it) and how she does it or Mateus Asato (but keep it country or in other words keep it Guthrie). 5. Focusrite 212 interface is all you need check out Tonejunkie interview with Michael Britt there the set up is sitting on the desk 2 mics & the red box. I have the Focusrite Claret 2 pre as I have a MacBook pro but the 212 is all you need. 6. Keep it about the Music and the Joy of it - your assignment in life is that thing & you "Smash it." 7. Other people do other stuff better than us and so quickly and easily - But they can never do Guthrie Trapp & His musical adventure. accept the help if it's offered. Keep to your thing. It's Awesome.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Tim Balfe Wow. This is all great advice. I really appreciate it man. Big time. I still have a lot of work to do, but the journey is part of the fun! Thanks for being helpful and encouraging.

[@ashleyjamesharding]

I had a lesson with Guthrie a couple of weeks ago. I can not recommend it enough. If you’re getting light bulb moments watching these videos, grab a lesson, you won’t regret it! So much covered and so many doors opened to improve my playing. AND... You can record the lesson to rewatch! Such a great birthday present. Don’t miss out folks 🤘🏻⚡️

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks so much man!! I enjoyed that also!!

[@anthonyshaw8698]

Awesome!! That's what I was wondering. If you take a Skype lesson from him, can I record it, so I can re-watch it over and over. Because it will be too much information to remember in one setting.

[@robrippen]

I've sent off to book a lesson. I've played guitar for a long time but there's no good teachers where I'm from. Playing any lead playing or improv has been a fricken mystery. This lesson is the 1rst I've seen that's starting to shed a bit of light... I've watched this lesson like 5 times now & I don't fully grasp it yet. But so far I'm grasping it by simply arpegiating through but I havnt been able to see how I would put the meat on the bones so to speak phrasing. I'm getting closer I think. My guess is that this idea some how connects some how with other progressions like possibly a 2 5 1 proression such is common in jazz. Idk it's still a mystery but this lesson is definitely one that has made me want a lesson as I really want to grasp where this is all leading to...

[@ashleyjamesharding]

@@robrippen that one to one lesson will bring it all together mate, honestly. Guthrie’s teaching during the lesson I had (three years ago) is still something I recall and use. It’s like a musical gold mine that I’ll mine from for the rest of my life, man! Enjoy the lesson, let me know how it goes!

[@ghalston5641]

I watched this a year or so ago and sort of got it. Now watching again I see it clearly and I have to say this is by far the best explanation of finding the chord tones and moving between them in a blues progression. Pure brilliance. I have a lot of practice to do....

[@bmwwheatley4140]

Thanks Guthrie. There is so much packed into these lessons. It takes me a week to unpack and practice the concepts you outline.

[@MindsetMastery75]

Your lessons are top notch. You teach stuff that no other channels are teaching. Although i am having a hard time getting my brain around this stuff, at the same time i kinda understand what you are saying and will just have to watch this over a couple times to get it locked in better. Thanks buddy.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Space Alien Thanks a bunch man!! Happy to help.

[@HudsonHandel]

...when you do, it’s lightbulb city. FOR REAL!!! You and Tomo Fujita really make it about PLAYING MUSIC ON THE GUITAR! I’m so glad you decided to make these great simple lesson.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Hudson Handel Thanks man!!! Happy to help.

[@tonyleary684]

So simple once the patterns/shapes are clear. Every time I watch each vid, I get something new and more clarity each time. Brilliant-Thanks Bud!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Tony Leary Great!! Thanks man!!!

[@jessicacabrales1178]

I thought I was the only one. Glad to hear that it's not the case.

[@stevenelson6895]

Thank you for opening the doors for me. I'm 50 years old and have played on and off for many years.. Not once have I met and instructor that can explain this stuff clearly... Until now. Honestly, thank you very much. ❤️ From the 🇬🇧

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Steve Nelson Great!! Thanks a bunch man!!

[@paulpulati9613]

WHEW!!! But huge thanks, Guthrie. After stopping and starting for an hour or so, checking my positions, suddenly I could see those shapes, and Wow! I was improvising. Love the digital technology. Huge thanks for all your efforts and generosity.....👍

[@Rizla966]

Holy Shamolie..... I've been playing for over 30 years and only now I'm seeing the fretboard the way you should, thank you GT

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks a bunch!! Glad it's working!!

[@pedrotavares8691]

Always a great "light bulb" moment.....a great teacher and humble personality. God Bless you for many Years to come. Respect.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thank you!

[@amoghskulkarni]

I found this pearl after pursuing blues for 1 whole year, and I'm so glad that I did! Absolutely revelatory! Thanks a ton Guthrie, you're a genius!! :)

[@karlvancraenenbroeck3696]

Hello Guthrie, as a midlife-guitar starter, and a KZbin-maniac, always searching for something to learn, this lesson is really the most valuable of all!!! Everytime i see this, i learn something new about it. So thank you (x1000) 👍👍👍

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks man!! Glad you like it!!

[@brettschultz5852]

I’ve really been putting time into learning the caged system/triads after being stuck in the pentatonic for years. I can’t tell you how amazing these lessons have been. It has literally took my guitar playing to a new level in a matter of a month and a half. Thank you so so much and please keep diving deeper into this. This has really made my playing so much better and can’t wait for more. Thanks bud!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

brett schultz Glad to hear it man!! Happy to do a private lesson sometime!!

[@simaogarcia2419]

Excellent lesson, thank you. My fancy classical music book explained how the flat 7 resolves down to the 3rd, but it's refreshing to hear you apply it musically. My book also said how the 3rd of the dominant leads up to the root of the tonic or 1 chord. Maybe you could show your approach using the 3rd resolving up, just how you did with the flat 7 resolving down. It was easier for me to remember by using the scale degrees, for ex. The 4th in the major scale resolves down to the 3rd (f to e, G7 to C). And the 7th, leading tone resolves up to the octave ex, b to c. Or the 3rd of G7 moving to C, tonic. ☺ They're both a half step apart, and sound smooth... Thank you again. Going to practice what you just showed us. Paz, gracias!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Simao Garcia Thanks a bunch man! I think you may be overthinking it a bit. There’s also a few things you mention here that don’t really work. The 3rd IS in the Dom chord. And the tonic is the 1 of the key you’re in. I’m a little lost here. I can straighten you out if you want to do a lesson. Thanks man!

[@tobiasschneider7020]

I'm from Switzerland. Saw you in Nashville when we came to visite the us for 4 months. Talking to you just for a few words was one of my highlights on this trip. Since then, i try to learn as much as i can from you. This lessons are great and the concert in Nashville was just the best livemusic i have ever seen. Thank you!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Tobias Schneider Thanks a bunch man!!!

[@davidturner9266]

This video was the turning point of where and how I looked at the fretboard one of the best greatest videos

[@PatP1508]

Fantastic lesson! Thanks so much again Guthrie for sharing your knowledge and musical wisdom - so glad to have you back man!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Pat P Thanks man!! Happy to help!

[@callanturner4749]

Certainly got something from that information. Really appreciate your passing on your Knowledge.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Callan Turner Great! Thanks man!!

[@johnmacmillan627]

I had to watch this lesson a few times to get the hang of it ,and then ,voila! A great lesson . A big thank you!

[@christianf.7223]

Super Lesson ! ! ! Thanks and greetings from Hamburg Germany ! ! !

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Christian F. Awesome! Thanks man!!!

[@jcloughjnr8384]

Thanks again, really appreciate the enthusiasm and commitment you show to your followers.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Jcloughjnr thanks a lot man!!!

[@DaveRave23]

Fantastic lesson, I'm learning a lot on your channel Guthrie - thanks so much

[@guthrietrappmusic]

David Rowe Great! Thanks man!

[@roblassila63]

Another awesome lesson!! With everyone one of your CAGED, and playing over chord changes videos, the light bulb shines a little brighter. I think it really helps when you look at these concepts from all these different angles. Thank you so much for all your help. Glad you are feeling better.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Rob Lassila Thanks a bunch man!!!

[@jmroberts41]

Good times Guthrie! Glad to see your back brother.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Justin Roberts Thanks man!!

[@cyotesniper]

Awesome stuff Guthrie! Glad you’re on the mend🤠

[@guthrietrappmusic]

cyotesniper Thanks !!

[@roncoleman2535]

Very insightful fundamental info, thankful for folk sharing this kind of stuff! 2:30 on. Thanks Guthrie!

[@rippthulian6457]

Your content is on point and digestible -- thanks for taking the time Guthrie!

[@lynington]

It's amazing what you can come up with when you start messing around with what you're putting out there Guthrie, it's got me out of the habit of going over the same old stuff every time I pick up the guitar and made it fun again, thanks man.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

lynington Awesome!! Thanks man!! That’s what it’s about!!

[@fabiansylvester7046]

Thanks Guthrie a really fabulous and helpful video. Light bulb moments

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Fabian Sylvester Thanks man! Glad to hear that!!

[@JolyonPatten]

Absolutely. Me, too, Guthrie. That major 3rd to flatted 7th switch was a real "ohhhh" moment for me. Thanks for these great resources, they are really helping a lot of people 🙏

[@guthrietrappmusic]

@@JolyonPatten Great!! Thanks man!!

[@GulfSouthGene]

I enjoy your teaching, maybe I can finally learn guitar at 77 retired. Thank You for the cord, Maj, Mi, 7th, working!

[@clgmafnas]

Another step closer to guitar freedom! Thanks mang! 🤙🏼

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Christopher Mafnas Great!! Thanks !!

[@delbugu]

Hey Guthrie just found you, I have been playing for a long while and really enjoy your lessons. Long ago I didnt know about the caged system but had been using it but just didnt have a name for it. I learned as a beginner 50yr ago to find the notes up the fretboard by the tuning of each string changing every five frets. I love your lessons they are for people who have a good foundation already so I appreciate that.

[@owendavis4154]

Thanks Guthrie!! So glad your feeling a bit better...My guitar shaped objects are starting to sound a little more musical of late thanks to you!!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Owen Davis Great!! Thanks man!

[@andy96356]

Thank you for breaking this down into a more detailed lesson.i am really beginning to see the importance if your "caged" style of playing,and how it can make your soloing so much better.My new favourite channel.✌️

[@guthrietrappmusic]

andy96356 Great!! Thanks a bunch man!!

[@johnjanoski3988]

Welcome back, glad to hear you're feeling a bit better.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

John Janoski Thank you!!!

[@sabbirhasan6934]

You are the man, i love your rudimentary yet very valuable lesson which improves all of our playing. I wish for your quick health recovery.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Sabbir Hasan Thanks a bunch man!!!

[@Jeff_H_the_Guitarist]

Great lesson. Very cool to not just consider the notes of each chord but also what each note transitions into as the next chord happens. Love your teaching style and that there’s always useable tips in every lesson.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Jeff Hight Thanks a lot man!!

[@batstube]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, it takes a while to get comfortable with all the shapes in real time while trying to make music.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

batstube Thanks man!!!

[@jsauce666]

Nice to have you back.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

John Sousa thanks a ton!!

[@jsauce666]

​@@guthrietrappmusic You know this was a great foundational video and you are so right. The learning of guitar is very linear, everything is built upon the last bit you learn as you describe, although I'm surprised how most teachers don't really work that way. It seems a lot more random which is a shame. That being said, I completely understand where you're coming from. For me, I would love to see how you practice these skills to really infuse it into muscle memory. For me, my regimen was taking the CAGED system and playing Chord > Arpeggio > Pentatonic > Scale > Triads for each chord up the neck. The connections between the chords got a little more free form which was where I wasted a lot of time. Maybe you could do a video of explaining your approach to building the muscle memory. Thanks.

[@donaldbutcher1260]

The mind is a great trickster. I've been making this whole thing much harder than it really is. Thanks for helping me see the light.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Donald Butcher It really is! Thanks man!! Out of curiosity, how were you thinking about this?

[@donaldbutcher1260]

The dreaded "M" word (modes) the Maj. Scale/w the flat7 when playing over the 5 chord but you explained it so clearly I didn't even think about it that way. Thanks again.

[@wizaxed]

Guthrie - While a deep lesson, you make it easier to start seeing these shapes. Your example of moving the third and the one is a great one. This was a great video. Glad to hear your ear is doing better...almost there!!!! Thanks again!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

wizaxed Thanks a bunch man!! Glad it’s helping!!

[@MichaelDavidFinn]

Welcome back, brother! Always a treat to wake up to a new Guthrie Trapp video. Many greetings from Greece!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

mike finn Thanks a bunch man!!!

[@joao_belmont]

Man, I gotta stop for a few days to really experiment with what you’ve said about the 3rd and the 7th going one step up or down. If I’m getting this right, it’s the beginning of a revolution in my playing. Thanks so much for taking the time, I really appreciate it 👊👊

[@rokchops]

Brilliant lesson and a really, really nice bloke too! One of the many things I love about you Guthrie is your absolute PASSION for the Guitar, and your generosity in passing on your knowledge of this wonderful instrument! A BIG THANK YOU from Perth in Western Australia - Cheers Zane :)

[@Dougb612]

Your are very clear and easy to understand. If people can't understand what your teaching yet, they should check their ear drainage.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Douglas Breisacher Thanks a bunch man!! I just need MY ear to drain now!!

[@milehighelandt230]

Such a fantastic lesson. This is going to help me find the chord shapes My ear wants to hear so much easier. Thank you so much!Your one of the best teachers.

[@Jamesdean999]

Glad you are feeling better man, great lesson. You're opening up the fretboard for me.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Dr Gonzo Thanks man!!

[@atticusfinch4687]

Will do. Thanks again for your time and willingness to share

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Atticus Finch Thanks man!!

[@randalltindall5862]

Thanks brother, it's just keeps on coming together for me!!! Thanks a bunch!!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Great man!! Thanks !

[@masterbuilder3166]

These lessons are priceless. Fantastic work Guthrie. Thank you sir 💯🎸

[@redstrat1234]

Glad you are getting better Mr Trapp. I'm very much enjoying your videos - your ability to explain complicated stuff in a more simple way to us learners is very very helpful

[@guthrietrappmusic]

redstrat1234 Great!! Glad it’s helping. Thanks a lot!!

[@monkeypawism]

See the shapes, finally! The repetition works. I'm starting to see the light.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

monkeypawism Great!! Yes it does. Thanks man!!!

[@rcdmichel]

Thank's Guthrie for sharing your knowledge! Priceless!!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks man!!

[@GainasBuzz]

Great Lesson man! I have been learning for two years now and you made a huge shortcut for me here feels like. Hope I will 'see' it all soon. Working on it. Thanks for this !

[@guthrietrappmusic]

RedDustRiddle Great!! Thanks man!!

[@1111MJR]

Tons of useful stuff as always, Guthrie. Thanks.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

1111MJR Thanks a lot man!!!

[@maydaymechanicmusic]

Great to see you back up and around. Thanks for the amazing content!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Kevin May Thanks man!!

[@paddycautela]

Killer lesson , Cheers Guthrie !

[@guthrietrappmusic]

paddy cautela thanks man!!

[@AC-sb4ms]

Just, WOW! That made so much sense!! Thanks! Can’t wait to take a lesson.

[@RBZ3]

Great lesson Guthrie. I thought I knew my triads pretty well but this took it to the next level. Glad you're back and feeling better. Cheers!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks a bunch man!!

[@ScriptFlipr]

11:30 holy smokes! "The flat 7 is always one fret away from resolving" Thank you for that, that little nugget is world changing for my playing.

[@sunrise1295]

Finally I found person who got my problems on solo guitar

[@DAB248]

Simply, The Best Tutorials on the Tube

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks man!!

[@lancecass8997]

Thanks Guthrie, I've been working on moving the 1 4 5 triads around for a while now from your previous videos, and the flat 7th being right above the next third, but about 12 minutes into this one you showed how the A, with the 3rd played on the d string, which i guess is the 10th? it resolves back to the 4 chord like that due to being down on the d string. awesome. Little ah ha moments like that are why I love your videos. I'm to the point that I'm now working on applying all this to backing tracks so that little gem of knowledge will be put to use.Thanks again.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Lance Cluff That’s it man!! It’ll take a min to see it all, but it’s there trust me!!!

[@lancecass8997]

@@guthrietrappmusic ha. Got it. A s 7th goes down to the 3rd. D's 7th goes up. Sweet. That took some thinking. I still can't quite always visualize the 3rd and 5th and root in my triads, but my ears can find the triads and shapes now, thanks much to these quick lessons. Now gotta relate the major and minor concept with it like you do. As soon as I can, I'm gonna book a lesson Guthrie. Thanks so much for what you've given on KZbin, especially lately. I really appreciate it.

[@itsallinthehands]

Light bulb city!! You are an amazing human being operating the guitar on a such an inspiring level :) Love your teaching style and your patience+ positivity. Thanks Guthrie :) -Adrian

[@guthrietrappmusic]

itsallinthehands Thanks a bunch Adrian!!

[@thecharliecai]

Thankful for you sharing your wisdom. God bless you man

[@gnarbucks_inc]

Thank you so much for this lesson. I've spent time learning major triads but haven't learned how to "flow" between them in a 1-4-5 and this really helps.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Ross Martin Thanks for watching !!

[@millerjeff]

Thanks Guthrie. This is opening up the fretboard all over. It's great to see Caged and how it applies.

[@JazzStrat781]

Welcome back man, glad you're better! Sure tough to get rid of ear problems sometimes. Been missing your videos, glad your up and swinging!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

JazzTele Thanks man!! Been annoying as hell for sure.

[@joreyreitman9655]

OK, I watched this video 5 times and still didn't get it. So, I got out pencil and paper, my abacus, a protractor and my t square. Then I took off my shoes so I could count past ten and about 20 minutes later, the light bulb popped ! I thought I knew the caged system pretty well. I can arppegiate my way through the positions without thinking about it, but this lesson is teaching me the function of the different notes. Now it's time to get these ideas under my fingers. Thanks again, Guthrie! Still beggin my wife to take a lesson. We'll meet soon! Jorey

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Jorey Reitman Well glad it made some sense after all! Anytime man! Thanks!!!

[@lawboss]

Good to have you back! Light bulb is on.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Tom Hamrick Thanks man!!

[@simaogarcia2419]

Thanks for the feedback, I agree... over thinking it a bit ☺ keep up the great lessons. Paz-

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Simao Garcia 👍😎🎶

[@gwohi]

Great Lesson Guthrie! You’re the Best!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

gwohi Thanks a bunch man!!!

[@RLB52]

Sweet.lesson. Glad you are feeling better.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

RLB52 Thanks man!!!

[@davidmadle5007]

Thanks as always - and glad you are recovering from the ear infection.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

david madle Thanks man!! Slowly but surely !

[@wcomalley]

Another great one thanks Guthrie. Some time could you share a general overview of what -to-play-when over a 12 bar blues? Like when to hit the major notes, when to hit the dominant 7 and when to play minor pentatonic? Thanks! I'm almost to lightbulb city... any day now haha

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Connor O'Malley Thanks man!! Happy to do a lesson to get you up and running with the blues. BTW, all this applies to that :)

[@martinarrild1141]

Guthrie!...absolutely fantastic.. the connection notes between chords! Love this! Thanks once again for a fabulous lesson 😎M

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks a bunch man!!

[@atticusfinch4687]

I appreciate the videos. My buddy has been encouraging me to learn the triads and these are helping.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks man!

[@RobThesman]

Great stuff - glad you're feeling better.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Rob Thesman Thanks man!!

[@eddieparker1680]

Great stuff.. wanted to tell you you're a huge inspiration to me, I'm sure to many other players too, and thank you for all the great music and lessons.. 10X, brother!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Eddie Parker thanks a bunch man!!

[@loveguitars]

Hey Guthrie, Awesome Lesson!! Thank you!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Love Guitars Thanks a ton!!!

[@stephencenter9265]

As usual, a really great lesson. Glad you're back.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Stephen Center thanks man!!

[@niklet805]

Great stuff and an excellent explanation of how it all fits together. Thanks.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Nik Let Thanks man!!!

[@Cam-yp7cn]

Best guitar channel on KZbin!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Fish Thanks so much man!!

[@Cam-yp7cn]

Guthrie Trapp nah thank you Guthrie. I commented about this a while back and then you made this awesome video. I’m grateful.

[@davidwatts5398]

This was really light bulb city for me!!! Thanks so much.

[@stevenedmunds2018]

As always, amazing insight.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Steven Edmunds Thanks man!!

[@mlite84]

Holy shit, what an awesome exercise. I’m on the verge of this clicking now. I’m going to keep on drilling it into my head. Welcome back man!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

mlite84 Great man!! Thanks !!

[@pinhuntersgolf5340]

Same here. Thanks Guthrie!! Next time I'm up in Nashville I'm definitely gonna message for a good sit down lesson with ya!

[@donmccown6645]

Excellent lesson!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Don McCown Thanks man!!

[@Samscoinsandheavymetal]

Hey Guthrie - awesome stuff man Everything is built around triads. I’ve been fascinated by music theory the last year or two - to me, it doesn’t exist to teach one how to play music or how to solo melodically - to me anyway, it’s a fundamental basis and understanding of the relationships between the notes of western music and an explanation of why things sound the way they do and beyond that the theory (meaning opinion to a lesser extent, for a simplistic, quick explanation) of what sounds good (music vs noise, which is inherently subjective !) Beyond learning the triads and fingerboard training the ear to identify intervals is essential If you can’t hear a piece of music and have a solid understanding of what the intervals are that are being played then it’s really hard to learn anything by ear 90% of the stuff I’ve learned is by ear or a combination of ear and watching someone play a piece. But I don’t watch someone play to try and copy it note for note Rather I listen closely to learn and also to see if something sounds “off” or could be enhanced (ie taking a single note phrase being played and turning it into a 6th or adding a 3rd or an upper extension note etc etc ). Generally speaking the more I listen and practice the quicker and more accurate my ear becomes at identifying the intervals Listening to wide varieties and genres really helps to open the horizons on the possibilities. One mouth two ears listen twice as much as you speak🤣 Recording yourself and playing it back, you’ll quickly see you often hate what just came out as much as most people hate listening to themself talk 🤣 But I digress At 12:30 when you talk about the Tritone shape resolving up or down half steps to the flat 7 and major 3 of the next chord in the progression a perfect example of this being used is the main riff in Rock and roll by Led Zeppelin. Blues shuffle in A, in between the riff Page plays to transition from I to IV to V is that tritone lick (C#-G at 11/12 D/G strings). When the riff goes to the IV, D, he moves it down a half step to C-F# (10/11) then for E up to D/G# (12/13). Awesome stuff man- definitely signing up for private Skype lessons with you man👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jamesrobinson529]

The main reason that I decided to learn CAGED was because I felt I wasn't good enough at targeting chord tones when improvising. I now realize that it's that & more. What I learned today is really going to expand on what can be accomplished with CAGED. For example, I'd never realized that the minor pentatonic fits perfectly from the b7. I can't wait to start implementing that into my playing! Glad to see that your ear's doing better!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

James Robinson Great! Thanks man! So here’s the real scoop, it’s not just one thing or the other that’s the secret to unlocking all this stuff. It’s all of it combined. It’s not just CAGED alone. That’s just one really solid way to see it. BUT, it’s also all the same thing. Haha

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It’s all built on that really solid foundation. The chord, then the arpeggios, then the pentatonic, then the scale, then using all that to start improvising.

[@jamesrobinson529]

@@guthrietrappmusic Thank you so much! I'm going to start using this road map, when practicing CAGED.

[@crispyexperience7782]

I hate you because thats was a tons of information and i took time to find your channel, I love you, because you dont care and keep uploading best secrets!

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Gairah xperiment yin and yang

[@imannonymous7707]

Just glad ur on the mend bro....ears take time to heal , peace

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im annonymous Thanks man!!

[@richyp7126]

superb Guthrie, thanks so much

[@notebender4]

Nice! thanks, man... I've been kinda getting it's all connected... Your videos are helping to get being 'overwhelmed' out from in front of my eyes a little at a time... Though it's not yet totally crystal clear for me, they have definitely opened the fretboard up a bit more...

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Walt Bonczek Great!! Thanks man!!

[@davidhoxit4274]

Hey welcome back buddy! Great lesson! I hope your feeling better!

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David guitar madman thanks man!!

[@tedrivera4532]

Man… this is an excellent lesson. Thanks Guthrie!!!

[@danieldoke7725]

Alright, Alright! Great see and hear you again! great lesson. watched it 2x and I think I have about 50-60% down...Its the last 40% that makes the difference. I love the challenge and the uncomfortableness (is that a word?) of you pushing me outside the comfort zone of my skills and learning curve. I'm ready to contact you for a private Skype lesson. Watch for my email...

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Daniel Doke Great man! Glad to hear it. Thanks a ton man!!!! Anytime

[@jessemontano6399]

Straight to the point. I love your style, man... Got yourself a subscriber.. keep em coming!!! Peace from southern California!!!

[@SkyscraperGuitars]

This is great stuff as always Guthrie. I'm noticing the awareness of where I'm at and where I'm going in my playing. Side note: After 30+ years of playing, I set out to memorize the fretboard by the end of the month. I've known the usual E-string and low fret areas, but I'm going to know it all forward and backward so I can impose all of the scale degrees and roots anywhere on the guitar neck. Thanks for the inspiration! -Greg

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SkyScraper Guitars Happy to help man!! Thanks a bunch!!

[@oldguysguitarvlog183]

Glad you are feeling better, brother. Another awesome lesson! Thank you!

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Old Guy's Guitar Vlog Thank you!!!