Outlining chord shapes to solo on guitar
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Here's a little lesson in learning how to look at chord shapes to use in soloing. Hope you enjoy!
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Guthrie Trapp I really want to!! I feel like I know half of the concepts you keep teaching and can't seem to make the connection to the other half. How much do you charge over Skype or whatever?
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I don't get it....
I'm having a tough time understanding the concept of why you're using certain shapes, and how do I apply this to my solos? Are you changing modes? Keys? I understand to follow the chord shapes, but seems there are notes not normally part of the scale... Are you changing modes? Or just including the arpeggio notes as part of the lead playing?
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But now here I am staring at your crotch waiting for chords hahahaha
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No more resting on my Pentatonic laurels. Time to grow... Thanks Sir!
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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
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That's with all of his lessons.
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David Roberts Wow! Thanks so much man. I’m just trying to share what worked for me!!
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!!!
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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
Dai Williams Awesome! Thanks man!!
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 !
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Kitt GS thanks man!!
@@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.
Thank you Guthrie!! I’m beginning to implement this concept of seeing the chords!
Jeff Fowler That’s THE key. No question about it one bit!
You're not only an astounding guitar player, you're a great teacher! 🙌🏻
I have an ArtistWorks account only for Guthrie's videos and he has a few videos in the intermediate level that's incredibly similar to this one (same chord progression and all). I've watched the AW video at least a dozen times- no exaggeration and just spent about an hour pausing, rewinding, and continuing through this video and lemme tell ya, I'm still learning new stuff from basically the same lesson. I'm not getting paid by AW in anyway but man... if y'all never spent money on lessons or you're hesitant about online lessons, Guthrie's lessons are worth signing up for.
Also, one piece of advice for students who struggle visualizing the fretboard (Guthrie mentions this in every lesson that I can think of) PRACTICE IN FRONT OF A MIRROR. It's a game changer. Looking at charts/tabs and the view you get of the fretboard based on how your looking down at your guitar gets stale. By watching yourself in the mirror practice scales, CAGED chord shapes, and arpeggios, you get a totally different perspective that will help you develop as a guitarist.
Ben Murphy wow! Amazing man! Thanks so much!! Means a lot. Keep it up man how fun! GT
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
Thanks so much man!!
So good. Thanks for taking the time to talk thoroughly about your thought process. This is a HUGE help.
SkyScraper Guitars thanks man ! Happy to help!
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.
Excellent advice.
David Bennett thanks!!
Man your improv/soloing has always just been so awesome to me. I’ve always felt pretty boxed in by major and minor pentatonic but really would like to get outside of that by highlighting notes like this. Thanks for the tips man!
David Paylor thanks man!! You’ll be able to do it. Just takes a little time and effort.
This stuff is really good. Starting to be my go-to for lessons on UA-cam for sure.
Rowen170 awesome man! Please spread the word!
Great stuff Guthrie, The way you teach, you make things so simple and melodic.. Cheers...
Thanks a bunch man!!
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Wow! That was most excellent! 17 minutes of light bulbs haha. Thanks so much for your lessons Guthrie!
Pat P Great! Thanks man!!
Awesome lesson thank you very much for sharing your knowledge it's fantastic
Wow! If I can someday play like you do at the end, it is worth practicing! Thanks Guthrie!
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
Josh Reeves awesome man!! Happy to hear that. Anytime!
Your recent uploads are so good! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Fintan Hahnefeld my pleasure man!!
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.
Stephen Fahey Thanks man!! Happy to do it.
I’m always hearing Santeria or Sittin’ on the dock of the bay when that G#7 hits
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.
First time commenting on a guitar vid. Given me some great insight into playing outside the areas that I tend to stick to. Thanks.
Darren Clinch Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing those tips. Making a big difference to my playing when gigging. Probably wouldn’t have starting gigging at my age without that help you UA-cam guys give for free. Thanks again, Melbourne, Australia.
Great lesson, think a looper pedal would be handy to add quick backing tracks 🤔
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
Thanks so much man!!
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 😁
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.😁
Lance Cluff Great!! Thanks man!!
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
Yea man!! Thats it! Thanks.
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!
Beautiful playing and expert teaching. Thank you so much for these wonderful lessons.
MontereyBayMusic thanks man!!
Great lesson Guthrie, you're such a great player and you explain the note changes very well and easy to understand.
Mark Pritchard thanks a bunch! Happy to help.
*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.
Thanks man!! Keep looking at those shapes..it WILL make sense!!
anyone else keep thinking,, that tone is fantastic
Chad Van Haaren thanks man!!
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!
The old days!! Awesome man. I learned a lot back then. Happy to share some now. Thanks man! GT
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.
Landon Cunningham so glad to hear that man!! I can help you see it. More videos to come. 😎👍🎶
You are a trully generous man. Thank you, sir!
mike finn happy to help!!
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?!
Thank you Guthrie! I have been enjoying your videos. Alot of those concepts are making more sense now and is showing in my playing. Thanks for helping my journey!
Great man! Happy to help
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! :)
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.
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!!!!!!
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.
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!
jim meadows awesome man!! Thanks!
No worries Guthrie, I just put rips in all my jeans, right in the money spot............Ha
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!
Hi Guthrie. I'm actually still learning the CAGED system and when i have doubts i watch your videos and remember i'm on the right track to finally sound musical!
The thing is i only know the notes of the E string , A string and (sort of) D string. Should i know all the notes on the fretboard on each and every string as a prerequisite in order to own the system, or moving onward with that foundation is enough?
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!
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.
Moving from LA To Nashville soon... I wonder if it will impact my guitar playing?? 🤔
I wonder about switching between major and minor thinking with chords shapes and related scales. Is it better to just think in terms of major as far as connecting chord shapes and just shift everything over when changing to minor, or is it better to have two separate operating systems, if you will, one for major an minor in terms of visualizing shapes and their connections?
Alan Cosens Thanks for watching! I’d be happy to unlock all that for you via a private lesson. Just email bookings@guthrietrapp.com for all details. Thanks !!
Awesome lesson!!!! What is this guitar your playing?
Hey Guthrie great ideas as always! Do you tune your guitar to 432 hertz A above middle C? If you don’t it makes all the sounds so sweet!! I recommend it to anyone who reads this!!
Hello, great lesson. i was wondering what the sort 'theory' was with the G#7 being the third. G#7 is still considered a major chord but the 3rd would be a minor in the key of E major, correct? is this just an artistic choice to substitute? if so, what are some of your rules of thumb when making this sub? thanks again!
Great stuff.. Must be nice, if he breaks that 335, got another one right behind him 🎸🎸...
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
I know I have to sus this out but I can't quite grasp it ... I could do with drawings... not sure where the 135s relate to the chord ... I want a couple of lessons !!!
This is what I've been missing in my playing for 20 years 🤷🏼thanks so much!! I will support this
Getting so much from these videos, I´ve used this chord progression and ideas from this lesson to write this song. soundcloud.com/nedfarrell/sometimes-thats-the-way-it-goes. Also here
ua-cam.com/video/ycU33EKwX-c/v-deo.html Thank you Guthrie
What an outstanding lesson! I started looking for your UA-cam 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.
Thanks a lot man!! That was a fun day!
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.
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 UA-cam back then. Next time you're in Canada, I'll buy you a beer eh!
Could some wonderful person please make a jam track with this progression?
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!
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!
Another cracking lesson! - thanks so much Guthrie 👍
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 💯🎸
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.
Thanks so much, always inspiring and laid out so well!
JazzTele thanks man!!
Its insane the way youve got it down packed. it;ll take mw another 20 yrs before i get a grasp of this.
Great stuff dude! If I had your name I’d write a fusion tune and name it shut your Trapp haha great vids dude
Jeez, man, that was just great, thank you. One of the best vids ever,,,,a really great training plan. too much !
Thanks man!!
With all these crotch shots, you'll have that new TV in no time. Great lesson man....I don't venture into the realm of major a lot, but you make it sound so damn good, I'm tempted to walk towards the light hahaha :)
Mox_au Ha! Been looking at some nice Samsung TVs. New pants I guess too now. Ha. Thanks man!! Major, minor Dominant .. it all comes down to the song 👍😎🎶
Nice lesson! Is that a vintage 335 like the 69 behind you?
thanks much, very appreciated!
Killer!
Very much appreciate how you put a nice full example at the end :+1:
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
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Anyone waiting for a ball to escape?
you are an amazing player bro and your teaching is just as good
Very good lesson and gorgeous playing at the end.
Great teaching thanks. I like the way you teach.
Great lesson, where can I get some dvd lessons instead of a subscripton ?
Bridie O'Halloran Thanks man! I have no dvds
Love the new lessons on YT. This was one of my favorites to reference with Papa. Glad you're expanding on it
Steve Sterlacci Thanks man!! Hope you’re well !
Brilliantly explained! Buzzing (excited) to try what I can do for now and keep progressing, hopefully.
Much appreciated for taking the time to do this. Regards from Wales.
Daz Thanks man!! My pleasure.
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!!!
emiliano pitzalis cool man! Anytime !
All...if you don't have a looper, but do have an tablet, get the iReal Pro app to help with this lesson. It took me less than two minutes to put this chord progression together as a slow ballad in the app. Take GTs tips and run it up against this app...hours of solid practice. As always Guthrie, thanks for this...I always learn something!
RipVW68 Thanks for this! That’s a great idea. I love iReal Pro 👍😎🎶
Wow, I really like how you use a half step connection to the new chord , Man you have a great handle on melodic effective phraseing its compelling, thoughtful{not random} woven together with soul and expression beautiful flow man, your ear and instinct are fine tuned, Im inspired to keep pushin, I loved the way you went kinda basic and then showed what it could become, Thank You
All of your lessons are incredible! Really enjoy your teaching style. Will see you play live some day! Bucket list!