Connecting Pentatonics To Chord Shapes - This Is A Must!

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  • Опубліковано 25 бер 2024
  • After an unbelievable few weeks of running hard and playing hard all over the place, I thought it might be good to get grounded and back to the basics here for a few minutes.
    This is a little insight to linking the framework of the chords and pentatonics. It’s all directly connected and when you can see it and hear it is when the light bulb moments will start coming in.
    Have some fun with it and take some chances!
    Thanks, always.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 160

  • @guthrietrappmusic
    @guthrietrappmusic  Місяць тому +14

    Don’t forget this guys.. the “CAGED system” is nothing new and it’s not going anywhere. It’s simply the chord inversions up the neck. Once you get those and the framework around them, it all comes together a LOT quicker. That foundation is everything!

  • @YouJamBackingTracks
    @YouJamBackingTracks Місяць тому +45

    Anyone else want to quit their day job and just watch/learn from guys like this?!

  • @seven7is430
    @seven7is430 Місяць тому +51

    9 am in Sydney and I know what I’m doing for the rest of the day

    • @mvansome
      @mvansome Місяць тому +3

      And 6 months!!

    • @Peter-qn2xo
      @Peter-qn2xo Місяць тому +5

      9.45 pm in Sydney and I know what I’m doing for the rest of the night

    • @mitchellbellotti8241
      @mitchellbellotti8241 Місяць тому

      10.15am in Sydney .. I’m on it 🤣

  • @MrSachtleben
    @MrSachtleben Місяць тому +17

    This is the framework:
    1 - The chord is the concrete slab foundation
    2 - The arpeggio is the framework
    3 - The pentatonic is the sheet rock
    4 - The major scale is the wallpaper
    5 - The improvising is the artwork

  • @jwsorrell
    @jwsorrell Місяць тому +16

    When I stray off into the wilderness of mindless noodling, it's always good to return to the fundamentals. Thanks for being the anchor and keeping us on track.

  • @danross146
    @danross146 Місяць тому +13

    I would give up much to go back in time and have someone teach me this when I was 14. At 60, it almost feels like learning a different but very important language. Thanks for the generous lesson!

  • @jeffdolan2606
    @jeffdolan2606 Місяць тому +10

    I have been playing guitar for 60 yrs, self-taught, and I have learned more from you that connects the fretboard to my brain....anyway thanks ! 😊

    • @buddyboy66
      @buddyboy66 Місяць тому +1

      Same. such a blessing

  • @precisionsoundworksstudio
    @precisionsoundworksstudio Місяць тому +2

    Over 13,000 views and 70 plus comments in less than 24 hours. Nicely done, Guthrie!

  • @knpepper6409
    @knpepper6409 Місяць тому +2

    GT, that's one of the sweetest sounding Gibsons' I think I've ever heard, and I've heard a few. I reckon it has a lot to do with your technique, you're a rare talent.
    Best regards from NZ ❤

  • @CornholeNetwork
    @CornholeNetwork Місяць тому +5

    Best lessons in the business. These concepts seemed foreign 2 years ago, but now I play it (not quite like Guthrie), and it is so nice.

  • @jrflattop
    @jrflattop Місяць тому +1

    Guthrie, you’re addicting man. I start every video being blown away by your intro and thinking I’ll never get this puzzle together, but somehow I know if I watch closely enough you’ll always pass me another few clues. I can’t thank you enough for your patience to do this, but please keep it coming. I need my fix.

  • @rickmooney4570
    @rickmooney4570 Місяць тому +2

    Hey Brother TRAPP!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! Deciphering the C.A.G.E. and putting into application is difficult in the beginning. And then to combine that information with the harmonized scales,arpeggios, major pentatonic scales and techniques opens up a huge door to ELECTRIC LADY LAND !!!!! Again THANK FOR ALL YOU DO for the Guitar community!!!!! Take care,GOD BLESS and ROCK ON!!!!!!

  • @Nozmo_King_NJ
    @Nozmo_King_NJ Місяць тому +2

    Thanks for showing me different ways to play the stuff I have been playing the same way forever. It only took 60yrs, but I finally thinking beyond that, lightbulbs going off everywhere!

  • @TheDdkk1
    @TheDdkk1 Місяць тому +1

    Guthrie your lessons are a breath of fresh air. I used to spend so much time noodling around on scales and licks but now when I'm just messing around with your exercises my playing sounds so much more melodic. Keep it going man!

  • @robbo4858
    @robbo4858 Місяць тому +2

    Great help! THAT was my lightswitch video Thank you for your help!

  • @mikemcmorries4099
    @mikemcmorries4099 Місяць тому +2

    This. This is how the guitar is played. I loved the architecture reference too. Thanks once again!

  • @georgemorgan4233
    @georgemorgan4233 Місяць тому +1

    30 years ago an old man told me it's all about the chords. I wish I had listened back then but I'm listening now.
    Thanks GT
    That clip from Bitter End is absolutely sick!!

  • @mhbmusic
    @mhbmusic Місяць тому +5

    Just sat down after work day to practice and boom. Thanks Brother 👊

  • @danross146
    @danross146 Місяць тому

    Man, thanks for providing us all with the proverbial file for cutting the jail cell bars of pentatonic Folsom!

  • @Dan-zq5wt
    @Dan-zq5wt 22 дні тому

    When you demonstrated adding the 4 it sounded like the great Dickie Betts! RIP Mr. Betts

  • @jdwild1698
    @jdwild1698 Місяць тому +1

    Best fretboard basic lesson of connecting the scale notes to the chord I've come across , Thanks GT 😎👍

  • @randalltindall7340
    @randalltindall7340 Місяць тому +1

    GT THIS STUFF IS THE MEAT OF THE MEAL!!!! GREAT STUFF!!! THANKS FOR POSTING!!!

  • @bradlazyb
    @bradlazyb Місяць тому +2

    Footage from NYC was great! I think you’ve gotten many more admirers there too.

  • @Sammywhat
    @Sammywhat Місяць тому +2

    Brilliant analogy at 15:12!! It's clear that this structure needs to be "built up" as it were. Really love the idea of framework. Thank you!! OH do I love that 335!! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @kjguitarman
    @kjguitarman Місяць тому +2

    Great breakdown, Guthrie! Thank you!
    Update: So after watching this lesson, I picked up my guitar and having the Guthrie’s lesson fresh in my memory, I started doing his exercises. The lightbulb 💡 came on! Wow! Just knowing the connections of the 1,4 and 5 (G,C and D) and where those notes land along the scales was “ear” opening. I can’t emphasize enough the importance of this lesson. A sense of accomplishment for sure.

  • @rikross5095
    @rikross5095 Місяць тому +1

    Wauw , you have to be in , to get out ............. Thats so true
    🤠🙏

  • @user-cv1jf1wq2m
    @user-cv1jf1wq2m Місяць тому +3

    Mr.Trapp always sounds so good!

  • @h.sinclair
    @h.sinclair Місяць тому +1

    it was a great show at the Bitter End especially with Oz and man I Love your work with Shawn Camp, and also so much with Jimmy Stewart! Man bring those guys on up here to NYC man!! ❤

  • @newiberian
    @newiberian Місяць тому +1

    Jesus; this is like seeing the light ....much thanks, I can see. Going off to practice it ......

  • @richdunn9799
    @richdunn9799 Місяць тому +2

    Hey GT! I think you finally broke through my thick skull on the hand positions!! Many thanks!!

  • @mamutcat
    @mamutcat Місяць тому +1

    Thanks, Guthrie. This is very helpful to me as a developing guitarist. I would love to see you play mandolin once in a while on the channel. Best, Allan (Vancouver, BC)

  • @user-xj9oy3mq6v
    @user-xj9oy3mq6v Місяць тому +1

    I quit my day job and doing just that! Also never forget Guthrie Trapp playing at the 11th street bar in NYCity. last year. Great!!!!!!!!

  • @scottenglert4083
    @scottenglert4083 Місяць тому +1

    whoa - the Bitter End is one of the coolest places... I haven't been in years but psyched to hear you're coming back over the summer - definitely going to try to make a show ! I'm a fan (and student) of yours from up the Hudson River a bit from NYC... This lesson is super helpful, btw !

  • @wardettinger6177
    @wardettinger6177 Місяць тому +1

    I'll just say one thing you play beautifully man gripped me that's for sure and that's just your help👍👍👍👍🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

  • @seanledesma5997
    @seanledesma5997 Місяць тому +1

    I also love New York I can't wait to go back

  • @leroyhasen3513
    @leroyhasen3513 Місяць тому +1

    Guthrie! I’ve been watching your channel for a long time, and love what you put out. This particular segment open my eyes to something I never really thought about before, connecting the pentatonic scale shapes to the cord shapes. What an awesome insight! Thanks for everything you do man. Cheers, Leroy.

  • @Taffafilms
    @Taffafilms Місяць тому +1

    This really helps a TON whrn it comes to connecting the freatboard to my brain.Thank you, really.

  • @thecodyproject9478
    @thecodyproject9478 Місяць тому +2

    How many golden nuggets can you ft into a 20 minute video??
    Guthrie: Hold my beer

  • @garysbraccia4980
    @garysbraccia4980 Місяць тому +1

    best lesson EVER

  • @cwodragon
    @cwodragon Місяць тому +1

    Hello Guthrie, I 've been working on lead guitar thanks to you. I've always considered myself a rhythm guitarist but I need to get out of my comfort zone and learn something new. Thanks for the inspiration and the lessons.🎸🎸🎸

  • @odditeemusic6016
    @odditeemusic6016 Місяць тому

    Upstate New York born..lived in Manhattan for 3 years and played The Bitter End many times! It’s great that you bring such class and amazing musicality to that historic room and continue to share your passion for stressing the fundamentals of connecting the literal dots to open the fretboard. You are one of the greats!

  • @michaeldarrin2026
    @michaeldarrin2026 Місяць тому +1

    Hey Guthrie, I watched "The Song" episode on Tv with you performing with Billy Gibbons...What a treat. You guys and gal (drummer) were great. Also, looking forward to yours and Tom's record coming out on May 1st.

  • @rocketguy2
    @rocketguy2 Місяць тому +1

    Making practice exercises musical....Priceless!

  • @kmickp1166
    @kmickp1166 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for providing me with a lightbulb moment!👏👏👏🎶🎶🎶

  • @Cactusflattmedia
    @Cactusflattmedia Місяць тому +1

    Thanks GT, the perfect lesson today...keep em comming please.

  • @MaTTheWish
    @MaTTheWish Місяць тому +2

    Excellent lesson. Beautiful playing..

  • @j.powellnetwork
    @j.powellnetwork Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for all you do Guthrie! You're an amazing player and a great dude. Respect 👍

  • @ptklip
    @ptklip Місяць тому +1

    Right on, brother. I feel exactly the same way about New York. It's an amazing town.

  • @mwulrichJR
    @mwulrichJR Місяць тому +1

    Amazing. Thanks Guthrie for making this simple!

  • @bamgrok
    @bamgrok Місяць тому

    Whew ! Yup ! All day !❤🎸🎸Sunday in the books thanks GT 🎵✌️🎸

  • @user-rh7uk9uv2h
    @user-rh7uk9uv2h Місяць тому +1

    you're my favorite. as far as the canyon is wide . I. Dig .because the way you look up and see if I'm still here.
    It makes me show that you really give a f*** about me.Learning because believe it or not i'm picking up so much of your stuff and rhythms match

  • @aricenciso459
    @aricenciso459 Місяць тому +4

    Always great stuff! Definitely a good thing when I get the “Guthrie Trapp has posted a new video!
    For those of yall keeping up with my journey. My wife started the second stage of chemo. It’s been given the nickname of the “red devil”. Shit is no joke. She is doing well but it’s def a struggle to watch. A bunch of yall have reached out to send positive thoughts and I appreciate it! My little six string adventures are definitely a get away!

    • @dhh488
      @dhh488 Місяць тому +1

      Man, I hope your wife is doing better and makes a full recover. Amitofo!

    • @aricenciso459
      @aricenciso459 Місяць тому

      @@dhh488 thank you : ) it’s a process for sure.

  • @davidt9841
    @davidt9841 Місяць тому +1

    Hey GT! Love Your Stuff, Man! Looking forward to the release of the recording!! Take Care!!!

  • @cathalwhelehan3216
    @cathalwhelehan3216 Місяць тому +2

    First you take Manhattan, then you take Berlin!
    Would love to see you in Berlin sometime if you ever have a tour passing by 😊
    Another fantastic insight into just how to see the fretboard. You’re the only one (youtuber) so far that has ever had a way of explaining what that “visualising” the fretboard actually means. I’m going to just take a step back first and check what way my fingers are landing as I go up the board. Never gave any thought to the way you do it by always falling roughly into the chord shape. Another eye-opener I can only benefit from, thanks! Don’t forget, come to Berlin! 😊😊

    • @guthrietrappmusic
      @guthrietrappmusic  Місяць тому +2

      Thanks man! It really does come together quite nicely when you can see it all fall into place visually and sonically. We would love to come to Berlin. 👍🎶😎

  • @auvaileutele5818
    @auvaileutele5818 Місяць тому

    Hello, this is my first time seeing you on the You Tube, man I was amazed at what I see and heard. You’re playing techniques are amazing like you are from the island. That’s exactly how we play most of our island music. I love how you make those melodies sounds. I am now listening to your style of playing chords. Thank you for sharing your guitar expertise, God bless you,

  • @bpmahoneymusic
    @bpmahoneymusic Місяць тому +2

    Love this stuff. So helpful. Thank you.

  • @MichaelAntus
    @MichaelAntus Місяць тому +1

    Always good advice. Thanks Guthrie...

  • @TALinTune
    @TALinTune Місяць тому +1

    Congratulations dude. Stoked for ya…

  • @nilla003
    @nilla003 Місяць тому +1

    You should make a video explaining, to all of us who are completely without talent, how to just listen and enjoy. LOL

  • @GuyNarnarian
    @GuyNarnarian Місяць тому +1

    Man, I knew you would have a good time in NY. I will try to make it in July.

  • @user-tu7lf7ce7q
    @user-tu7lf7ce7q Місяць тому +1

    Thank you again Guthrie. As always, just a perfect lesson on fundamentals. I've been playing for 18 months now, and your fundamental lessons have helped me land my first spot as lead guitar in a band. My first experience being in a band. And I've learned so much from your videos over the past year. I can't thank you enough for your channel.
    From Bend Oregon, I say thank you sincerely.

    • @badnick6659
      @badnick6659 Місяць тому

      Good luck, such a steep learning curve but so much 😊😁🫠

  • @ronkresch9228
    @ronkresch9228 Місяць тому +1

    Awesome lesson! Thanks Guthrie!

  • @brettzimmerman4566
    @brettzimmerman4566 Місяць тому +1

    If anyone wants to play really good lead guitar this is def a must know.

  • @theeclecticguitaristjaydia6894
    @theeclecticguitaristjaydia6894 Місяць тому +10

    You just totally blew my mind with the cord is the foundation , Arpeggio is the framework, pentatonic is the sheet rock, the major scale is the wallpaper, and improvising is the artwork/furniture! I’m gonna print that out and laminate it and put it in my practice area!
    Thanks, Guthrie!

    • @michaelm2649
      @michaelm2649 Місяць тому

      thats guthrie taggart sonnnn.....sombitch can play at guitar

    • @SlagRob
      @SlagRob Місяць тому

      👍🏻

  • @BenjaminUbayyed-po9tc
    @BenjaminUbayyed-po9tc Місяць тому +1

    I'm from NY and the best way I ever heard it described was by Levon Helms in The last Walz where he said NYC is an adult portion. You go, get your ass kicked and then come back for more.

  • @chuckbouscaren3898
    @chuckbouscaren3898 Місяць тому +1

    Another great video Guthrie!

  • @TouchMoneyBeats
    @TouchMoneyBeats Місяць тому

    That intro almost made me cry. great playing

  • @connordoran179
    @connordoran179 Місяць тому +1

    You da man Guthrie!

  • @kenny3485
    @kenny3485 Місяць тому +1

    Nice!

  • @antiprise
    @antiprise Місяць тому +2

    Been dropping your name a lot lately - talking about chord shapes.

  • @jbonecapone9613
    @jbonecapone9613 Місяць тому +1

    Always a pleasure to watch and always inspirational brother Trapp! Thank you🤘🏻💙🎸

  • @pingkinga1
    @pingkinga1 Місяць тому +1

    you are my favorite.

  • @curtisgill1118
    @curtisgill1118 Місяць тому +1

    Loved ur last few vids , more my level lol, still dope to see u rip it up tho!!

  • @jamesdniederstadt5861
    @jamesdniederstadt5861 Місяць тому +1

    AWESOME. Thanks

  • @johnsyracuse1238
    @johnsyracuse1238 Місяць тому +1

    Sweet sounding Ax

  • @RobertKeeleyTV
    @RobertKeeleyTV Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for the great lesson!

  • @bartek302
    @bartek302 Місяць тому +1

    Amazing!! Thank You for this video!

  • @stephenrichards342
    @stephenrichards342 Місяць тому +1

    Excellent! Enjoyed the lesson.

  • @GuitarME
    @GuitarME Місяць тому

    I just love watching you play Molly. True feel. Epic guitar faces too 😜

  • @user-no1cares
    @user-no1cares Місяць тому +1

    Thank you GT.

  • @christopherfryda
    @christopherfryda Місяць тому +1

    You're awesome GT!

  • @mrebysan
    @mrebysan Місяць тому +1

    Thank you!!

  • @wilylaba6087
    @wilylaba6087 Місяць тому +1

    Thank You...❤

  • @tomneily9506
    @tomneily9506 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you Guthrie good man good info

  • @michaeloconnor6333
    @michaeloconnor6333 Місяць тому +1

    Great stuff!

  • @DaveChristmanMusic
    @DaveChristmanMusic Місяць тому

    Loved the Bitter End show - looking forward to July!

  • @briannacery9939
    @briannacery9939 20 годин тому

    Good stuff!

  • @jacobperrypublishing
    @jacobperrypublishing Місяць тому +1

    Love your videos GT!!! 🔥🔥🔥 has helped me out tremendously!! God bless you brother and keep at it!!

  • @ibaneztubescreamer
    @ibaneztubescreamer Місяць тому +1

    If you can do this you can make music. Great lesson for all.

  • @Dave-rk2nl
    @Dave-rk2nl Місяць тому +1

    that is great foundation to know, thanks man

  • @victortomasetti5186
    @victortomasetti5186 Місяць тому +1

    Very interesting. I have known a little about the caged system. I play chords out if it. I know about triads and play some out of the caged. Connecting them to the Pentatonic scale. In your demonstration. Im lost... I better check out your earlier lessons. Hopefully ill understand better. Does seem like it could really open things up for me. Thanks great interesting lesson.

  • @ronpanunzio7453
    @ronpanunzio7453 Місяць тому +1

    Great Job. How about a lesson on the mandolin. For us old guys. Intermediate

  • @bruceall2001
    @bruceall2001 Місяць тому +1

    Simplicity is the way to look and sound complicated to the layman listener. My thoughts at least. 😀

  • @ksharpe10
    @ksharpe10 Місяць тому +1

    Great lesson Guthrie, what is up with the logo and rose on that headstock? Did they FALL out??

  • @forester057
    @forester057 Місяць тому +1

    See you at the underdog Monday! Wife gets a weak Rita for towing along. She’ll get giggly if it’s strong. Can’t have that. 😂

    • @user-rh7uk9uv2h
      @user-rh7uk9uv2h Місяць тому

      What are you trying to say?Be tell us all about it's especially that giggly chick

  • @user-rh7uk9uv2h
    @user-rh7uk9uv2h Місяць тому +1

    But you are amazing that you can teach us still with the level of your technique and skill knowledge. Oh I know, i don't want to take you to dinner or nothing but i cut your grass. You f****** kill it man on a guitar. My brother would love you man the way he used to play. He's gone now but he was an awesome picker too.He understood it and could go to wherever he wanted.I'm all about you know.Four years in play in but playing serious It's coming along.I'm glad I found you b

  • @wanehamer
    @wanehamer Місяць тому +2

    Thank you…. I’ll be doing this exercise for a week or two
    Great stuff

  • @tonyjones1560
    @tonyjones1560 Місяць тому +1

    This is a possibly wild guess, but are you talking about CAGED?
    I hope so, because (1) it’ll knock off my propensity for getting stuck in minutiae and (2) it’s always nice to be right (in my case, “right” is rare, LOL).
    In any case, this video is GOLD!

    • @guthrietrappmusic
      @guthrietrappmusic  Місяць тому +1

      All CAGED is are the chord inversions up the neck in all 5 positions. It’s nothing new. It’s the way!

    • @tonyjones1560
      @tonyjones1560 Місяць тому

      @@guthrietrappmusic NGL, I resisted learning CAGED because I have carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands and have “issues” clearly strumming the full shape in many cases. But I see how valuable knowing the shapes and positions are… I could use fragments that don’t “tax” my paws. But you broke down the concept sooooo smoothly that I understand it. I appreciate that!

  • @philippemruntel728
    @philippemruntel728 Місяць тому

    hello Guthrie, I recently discovered your videos and I love your musicality..; the content is always very very inspiring... thank you very much !!. I was wondering what year your Gibson Es 335 is from? the clean sound is fabulous!! because we don't often see (here in France), this kind of model with this floating bridge...🤔 I'm a fan of this guitar.. best wishes.. Philippe

  • @MARBSTUDIO
    @MARBSTUDIO Місяць тому +1

    The thing that puzzles me here is if we’re playing in the key of G
    Shouldn’t the shape of C and D scales be different I mean shouldn’t they follow the pentatonic notes of the G scale?
    Do you have a video to clear this one up for me please ?

    • @guthrietrappmusic
      @guthrietrappmusic  Місяць тому +1

      Happy to schedule a lesson tailored to your specific needs. Simply email bookings@guthrietrapp.com for all lesson details. Thanks for watching!