1,000 views and 167 likes. Come on naw folks. This dude has given his soul to music, and deserves some love. You could practice a year just off one video. And it don’t cost ya a thing to show some love. Go on. Do it. Smash that thumbs up.
His channel is for us NERDS who just want to grab a guitar and play after the intro… then forget to hit Like. Also, he doesn’t get ‘nap time’ or ‘driving entertainment’ views like a Beato interview does or a JHS Pedal stream might. Not a single guitar buddy of mine doesn’t bring up a Guthrie video over coffee or jamming out… so his older video will climb with time.
@@helloholahiJesus.. you must be a total blast to hang out with. These videos are not for you. Please move on. And thank you so much for telling us all what this video is supposed to be about. Good lord, man.
Utube blessed me with your channel popping up the other day, now I'm hooked. 15 years later and I'm now learning again..yay. Thanks for the basics and inspiration 🙏 ❤
Alright man, u asked for it. lol. But fell asleep with UA-cam on and this fuckn video intro woke me up with you tearing it up. And something in my brain said wake up and check this shit Out! But I had to comment after yer spiel. But I’m pretty sure anyone who has had any real time with the guitar doesn’t click on videos that tell u u can solo like EVH or Nels Cline after watching their 10 minute video. Have never really thot about those kinds of videos but u really brought up something that I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. Which is, I’ve been playing guitar a long time and more or less, a hobbyist. I’ve been in bands and grew up doing it and kept in it as an adult. And of course, it’s part of who i am. I’m not a rock star. Or pretend to be one. I just play. Cuz I love it. Like most I imagine. Also cuz the guitar always seem to be pulling me towards something I’m trying to figure out. Never ending. But I took a few years off from playing. And I am back at it and getting into watching videos from folks that really blow me away. But I feel about as much of a beginner with a guitar as I’ve felt in a long longtime. I’m not sure if it’s watching all these amazing git players on UA-cam or what….. but it’s kind of a weird feeling. As much as I want to get more into this whole guitar vortex I’m in, I’ll spare u. lol. But yer video really got me thinking and literally out of bed to write this novella of a comment. Oh ya, so my point to this story is, 35+ years of playing and I am still striving to better understand certain things on the git that i know will help me play better. And a lot of times I don’t even know what those certain things are. And that pretty much is how it goes. For me anyways. So ya, it takes time. And effort. Not sure any of that made sense but thank you! Ya, Thx for waking me up in middle of the nite to write this. lol.
55 year old gal here. Started in 1982 (13 years old) playing by ear and then began taking guitar lessons from a older lady who was a working musician and taught Mel Bay style. I learned how to read music (which I did not enjoy) and never understood how it was all connected. I quit lessons 3 years later. She was crushed that I stopped and my guitar knowledge became stunted. Sure I continued to play and joined a few bands but I stopped growing as a player. Then I stopped playing for 28 years. 2 years ago I started again with the goal of learning some theory. Came across Guthrie's channel and my eyes were opened. I never knew or learned the CAGED system and connecting chords and scales and pentatonics. I definitely have improved in my playing and play every single day. Right now I play just for me and I love it! Not to mention playing is extremely therapeutic! 🙂
I started learning with a guitar book at 21 and then had to move. Picked it up when I was 35 and had to quit because my mom got diagnosed with cancer. Then I took my 2 kids to music school for 4 years before I picked up my electrical guitar this year..in play for myself. Best thing I have done for myself...
Me too! 55 yr old guy with a near identical story. Guitar teacher in the mid 80s tried to teach me from a Joe Pass book, but I just didn't get it. Put down guitar for 30-something years, picked it back up recently and having so much fun learning now what I should have learned way back then. Guthrie's teaching is very clear and makes total sense! Watching him riff and improv effortlessly all over the neck is amazing. One day I'll be able to do that too.
Guthrie, I have been playing for 50 years, I can only dream of being as good a player as you. The method you teach is truly the best way to learn guitar. Thank you for sharing, you’re the best teacher on the internet without doubt.
Man, your commentary was SPOT on. No gimmicks or tricks. Hard work is the key to success in everything in life. Thank you for sharing your lifetime of knowledge with us.
Guthrie - you have repeated countless times in your videos about mastering chord shapes, triads, arpeggios, etc. Thank you. It has changed my guitar experience and brought me joy. This must be drilled into people's guitar learning!
@@guthrietrappmusic copy that, I love the analogy. I'm working on it. Sometimes I don't know what direction to take my practicing. But I'll focus on your analogy. Thanks brother. Love the live stuff recently.
@@MaTTheWish I’ve been practicing this stuff for about three years now and once you start down the path it sort of becomes intuitive in the sense that one thing logically leads to the next. Learn the notes on the fretboard then the caged chords shapes which leads you into the corresponding pentatonic shapes. Memorize the shape and then the neighboring shape until you have them all down. Then you’ll want to learn the triads within those shapes which are also the arpeggios. Then you may want to memorize the location of the root, third, and fifth intervals within those triad shapes so that you can hit the third of the chord while improvising right when the progression changes to that chord. I’ve gotten hyper focused on this stuff and I have a long way to go before it becomes like typing on a keyboard but I’ve made massive progress and every step of the way has been so rewarding for me. I think you’ll really enjoy it too!
@@MaTTheWishone chord shape/position at a time. I tried the learn to solo in 1 hour short cuts, it left massive holes in my knowledge. Filling it in now with GT"s methods
I’m 70 years old and have been playing for most of my life. I always learn a little more from watching your videos (and Uncle Larry and the rest .). One thing I have learned is that there is usually room for everyone and a variety of ideas. Your information is important for folks who want to become professionals. There are others who just want to learn to strum some songs. Maybe the quick versions work for them. Personally, I’m still shooting for the upper tier version that you preach. Pick on!
One reason you know GT is speaking truth….his message has never changed. No parlor magic, no “guitar teachers hate this one simple trick”. He ain’t changing his tune to fit a trend. Look up vids he made years ago….same exact message. Shit ain’t easy, but it’s the way.
Guthrie I had the great fortune to find a guitar teacher close to my house that showed me a lot of the stuff you teach. This video is very similar to those first lessons. A lot of the time it was too much to take in, for me an hours guitar lesson probably gifted me months of something to practise. From those lessons I learned about what I need to learn, so when I came across this channel I could see it was a gold mine. My free time is limited but I know when you post the time spent watching is a good use of that time. Thanks!
There are UA-camrs with guitar channels. And there are guitar players who have UA-cam channels. I spend a lot of time on UA-cam and am thankful for both. The UA-camrs provide consistent content entertainment. But people like you and uncle Larry are true mentors who offer wisdom beyond gear and technique. Y’all are GOATS we’re grateful for you.
great talent on display at the underdog may 20. you and your trio along with uncle larry, nick and his son, and the crowd were obviously enjoying the vibe! me too!
You know how much we love you, Guthrie! And how thankful we are to have a professional musician share their wit and wisdom with us. You are a diamond my friend. God bless you, dearly!!!
Guthrie, I have been playing for over 30 years. I played by memorizing everything and never really understanding the theory or the guitar at all. I could never really improvise or even handle key changes on the fly. Unless I memorized it and played it exactly I was screwed. Thanks to you and several others, I have spent the last several years relearning from the basics up. You are exactly right in your advice. My playing and understanding has expanded in ways I couldn’t have imagined. I could spend a month practicing and dissecting this lesson alone. Thank you, and stay true to your message. You may not realize how many you are helping. Cheers GT.
I’ve watched about 6-8 videos of yours and more than anyone else you have helped me set an understandable, realistic & sensible direction forward. As beyond me as it is currently. I just get my way forward when you explain it. Cheers mate 👍
GT, you are always real with your videos. You tell it like it is and that is what is needed. I can't stand click bait. Thanks for your efforts in creating great content!
67 year old life time part time pro. I absolutely love what you are teaching. Exactly what I need to hear and learn. Get me out of the blues box. "Just connect all the boxes together." - Jack Pearson. Your method is so economical and common sense. Thank you so much.
GT; your playing is so inspirational! You fingers flow so effortlessly. One of the things I hate about many guitar lesson videos is how slow they go and how long they take to explain things. They are too slow for more intermediate / advanced players and the content is way over the head of beginners. If any thing you have the opposite problem. You go so fast because this stuff is just burned into your brain. You explained CAGED like no one else I have seen. It is not a gimmick or a short cut for you. It is as you say; the foundation of everything. Or I would put it the blue print any guitar player can use to build their own amazing custom house. Anyone who can’t wait to hear the magic advice skip to 16:40. There are other gems but if you get nothing else out of it, start there and watch the next six minutes of this video. “The chord is the concrete slab The arpeggio is the 2x4 frame work. The pentatonic scale is the sheet rock / drywall. The major scale is the wall paper Improvising and playing from your heart and soul is the furniture. If you really want to progress on the guitar that is the exact sequence you need to follow." There are no short cuts. There are no magic tricks. You have to put in the work and practice and burn this knowledge into your brain the way GT has.
I hear you guthrie.ive been playing guitar for 50 years. I wish I could say I was a working musician like you but not the case. Mortgage children and life sometimes just makes it hard to pursue things you really want in life but i keep on playing anyway. Have a band to play with which is great. But really you and a few select guys on the internet somehow make playing a pleasure all over again. Your lessons are wonderful and you speak directly from your heart and soul. The music is the most important thing. Having you on screen is like having the greatest musician friend to hang with. Thanks so much for that.
Hey Guthrie, Love your videos. This one hit home. I’ve been playing guitar for over 50 years. Chord Melody is how I learned how to play. It took years and a ton of practice. But man it was worth it. I’m 67 and I still play everyday. On a side note. What a great video Brett Papa shot of you and Tom. You guys sound awesome together. Nothing like a mix of Country Cowboy Chill music with a touch of Steve Kahn. I dig it. You were ripping it. Stay well and thanks again for what you do.
I think you have served enough time to be considered a veteran music journeyman. My Dad always said experience is the best teacher, and that certainly shows in your skills. I respect you so much because you are thankful and very humble, these are wonderful qualities. I know exactly what you meant about the younger ones coming up. Love you brother, and thanks for all you do. You are incredible.
You are right. It doesn't happen overnight. But it does come if you PRACTICE the RIGHT STUFF. CAGED is the foundation. I thought I already knew it. But I have been practicing it everyday for six months and my playing is beginning to show it. Especially in improvising and , never thought I'd say this, even reading music is now starting to happen. Thanks Guthrie.
Lack of comments is probably because most viewers ,certainly myself, are trying to comprehend the work of an absolute Master and feel, certainly myself, that the wisdom is way above their level. Well here's a comment Guthrie ......love your work and you are an inspiration, Thank you !
Hey, GT, appreciate your content, always. As someone who's 61 and has played since 13, I couldn't agree more about how long it can take to really feel like you've made some progress on the guitar. I've always felt like I was a slow learner, because it can sometimes be a long time between those "aha!" moments. Everything you teach here is exactly what I would tell someone who wants to learn the instrument and, more importantly, music. I learned to play by ear and didn't bother to learn any theory until maybe 35 years into playing. Learning basic theory was a game-changer, but I still essentially play by ear. Learning chord shapes and tones is absolutely the bedrock of playing lead guitar and after all these years, I'm still learning how to be more musical, not just play the guitar. Your generosity in sharing what has taken you countless hours of practice and dedication is over-the-top. Thank you so much!
Thanx GT Always had to have a day job Because my guitar playing is like my golf game self taught ............... couldn't afford lessons I can do it ...... but just ordinary but i still love it and your tutorials have clarified a lot keep on keepin' on ! 👍
Man youre so absolutely right about taking it seriously. Getting offered a gig and having the opportunity to become a better player and broaden your performance experience is what its all about.
Guthrie, as a too-late-smart, slow learner guy, I appreciate the plain-talk sharing of knowledge that is helping me straighten out what 60+ years of self-taught bad habits have left me with. Thank you. In Stereo is a kick-ass record!
Nailed it. 100% agree. The only benefit of youtube lessons is that all of the noise is in one place. The worst feeling in the world is realizing that your guitar teacher that you're paying all this money to so you can learn the guitar is basically going to plateau you because they're merely the best player at guitar center. You need the variety. Once you find someone like GT, you quickly learn how to pick out the players that are just noise and click bait.
I am 54 and working harder than ever at the guitar (I call it enjoying my time because the more I play the happier I am). Your insights on the importance of triads and chord shapes on the guitar fretboard have been very helpful. You are a very melodic player and just watching you play is inspiring. If it were the 70s you would definitely be signed to a major label like ECM or someone putting out instrumental albums like Metheny and Coryell. In Stereo is a great album !
Guthrie, my brother sent me a video of you because he said I remind him of you. I have hosted an open mic night in Florida for 7 years and seen every type of music and person come in. First, I encourage people to get up and at least try. Ive been to some Open Mics that if you were not a smoking hot musician dont even bother to get up. Im from Cleveland, other side of town from Uncle Larry. I was not comfortable to play in front of people at all but I could hold my own by just listening to what was being played. I had one lesson from a guy that told me to learn the chords all over the neck. Im 55 now and from that one lesson 40 years ago, I still work the fretboard from this approach. So, my first open mic was from a conversation that was stumbled upon in a guitar store in Vermilion Ohio. I was asked to come out, , so I packed up my 65 Princeton Reverb and my Strat. I was very timid and worried about making mistakes and embarrassing myself so I played very low. A guy noticed that I had a different approach to playing guitar then the others and told me to turn up. I didnt of course. The next week the guy that told me to turn up (Kit) put an OCD pedal on the floor and hooked it up for me. When it came time to play a lead he said you step on that so we can hear that thing!!! I didnt of course and the next round Kit looked at me and gave me the nod to take the next lead but this time he was standing right next to me. I went to start playing and he stepped on the pedal because he knew I wasnt going to. It blasted me so loud and scared me! He was glaring at me to play very serious looking like he was mad so I went with it. Next thing I realize is he is trying to get me to stop. I was in my own world and loving that moment. At the end of the night we were all talking and they were making fun of me saying they had created a monster. And they did! I was hooked playing live and with a band. When I play now I dont even notice the audience while im in THAT PLACE! In my opinion, I think playing with other people is what has made the most influence on me to really want to learn more. Here I am now watching your videos and I love that your showing the same way that my lesson was in this particular video. At the time he showed me in about the same speed as yours and it was very difficult to grasp. Now I understand slightly better. I know this is long but when I hear someone tell me after I show them a lick or something that ive learned over the years and I see that satisfaction in their eyes when they get it. Its a good feeling. I have that now, thank you for taking the time to do this video. I look forward to learning from your other videos as well.
62 yrs young. Nearly 40 years playing mostly in P&W environments. Aspiring to greater skill set in wide range of Americana styles of music. Loving the high level vibrations of this channel. Thank you for sharing.
Been playing for years, somewhat successfully in a small small way but you've taught me so much in your videos and I'm still finding it refreshing to play. Thank you Guthrie
Not only is Guthrie one of the best out there but he is also humble and grateful to be here. He never forgets to mention that he knows how grateful he is. He's humble about it considering he deserves it due to his incredible playing. Such a flowing, clean and inspiring player.
What a different world we all live in. I am turning 60 yrs old and just inherited a stack of guitars. I have decided to buckle down a learn to play. Your videos are inspiring. There are as always new kids that think they know how it works in this world. Just keep doing your thing.
Dude.. your sequence is so spot on… and it’s the simplest and most efficient way to learn this stuff. It’s the key to it all. Keep speaking the truth mate.
Great analogy Guthrie. I've always just been happy that that the shack don't fall down when I pin a few minutes of art on the wall! The guitar is my old friend and making music with it in an original way has aways been the goal for me. I love what you and Tom are doing from the heart, and long may it continue, It is what you guys have undoubtedly earned and it is art fit for a palace. Thanks
Hi Guthrie, your perspective on the whole UA-cam thing is spot on. Being able to focus on just making good music is what any musician should do. Forget the money. If money is all somebody is after then don’t pick up a guitar. But loving the music and pursuing what it takes to make good music is the reward itself. I am 65 years old and have had a 60 year love affair with the wood and wires. Never made much money at it but God I have have some good times. Keep laying it down like you do. You are one of the GOATS.
Guthrie, I've been attempting to learn guitar for many many years now and most of it has been from youtube videos that claim to have the secret sauce for learning soloing and everything else in between. Most if not all that stuff are little tidbits of knowledge, tiny pieces of information that by themselves amount to nothing useful for making music with the guitar. With all those tidbits I've learned I still can't pick up a guitar and make music with it or solo unless it's a song I've memorized. So much for most youtube guitar instruction videos. On the other hand you my friend are the HUGE EXCEPTION. Not only do you demonstrate making music with the guitar, you then break it down to fundamentals and beyond that TEACH someone how to make music with the guitar and wow, isn't that the whole point? This lesson was great, I learned more about the fundamentals of making music with the guitar in this one video than I have in 50 other youtube videos. The way you broke it down into the slab, structural framing, sheetrock, wall paper, decorations analogy was brilliant. More importantly the substance behind the analogy is there. Let's face it, there's many excellent players, but there's few excellent guitar players that are excellent teachers OF LEARNING TO MAKE MUSIC with the guitar! You actually instill the confidence in me that I might someday actually be able to play music with the guitar. You're TOP DOG TEACHER in the guitar teaching universe! Keep up the excellent videos, I barely watch any others.
Thanks for the great content. I’m 75 and have been playing since I was 12. My dad was an excellent player and I asked him to teach me how to play lead. He said learn the chords all down the neck and play off the chords. That was 1960. Been trying ever since. Much thanks for your input.
!00% Guthrie. After hearing you say it over and over on your UA-cam videos and at Artist Works, it finally sunk in... "The chord is the foundation, the arpeggio is the first level of framework, the pentatonic is the second, and the scale is the third. Such a simple concept that has cleared up the fretboard and improved my improvising tremendously. Thanks a bunch!
Guthrie, you are so right about the newer channels. You have my favorite channel. What you do is special and your approach to teaching is outstanding. You have taught me (a hobby player) more than I ever expected to learn. Thanks so much for your music & your work
Good on you. Doing my first jam in a couple of months so been running through the whole sequence for a couple of hours like how condensed it is. If I was new would be confused. Just what I needed to warm up.
Your command of the guitar is truly great. I could listen to you play all day long. CAGED works pretty well to really learn how to navigate the neck in each key though there are plenty of jazz folks that don't think necessarily think in terms of CAGED and jazz bass players don't use CAGED. But they learn ALL the other things you said. The next step is too learn how to deal with chord/key changes within a song gradually working up to playing songs with more chord changes like jazz standards. You have to work on following typical chord progressions like 12 bar blues, 8 bar blues, ii-V-I, iii-Vi-ii-V-I, IV- iv -I (there are many others) as well as how diminished chords are used in these progressions. These occur in so many songs that they are worth practicing on their own. And you really should work through all keys. It won't happen overnight, and there are no secrets. It's just consistent work over time. Playing lots of songs that force you to navigate these things is also really helpful. I know it might sound obvious that you have to work on chord progressions but I think a big stumbling block for people is dealing with a rapid series of chord changes and key changes. The mental shift to deal with each chord and not lose your place in the music requires a great deal of work.
Thank you. You and Jack and all of you have helped me so much. and you're approach is spot on and has pushed me past my long term blockages. All the love
Mr GT, a sincere thanks for talking about the reasons for being a musician as well as sharing the wealth of guitar knowledge. Watching UA-cam phenoms is initially awe inspiring and then just demoralizing. Hearing from seasoned artists like yourself who are where you are by putting years of sweat and tears into your craft and driven solely by your love of music is what keeps me inspired and encouraged. The moment we shift our motivation away from the pure love and joy of making music, we are in trouble. Like you said, it HAS to be about the music.
Mr. Trapp..... I'm an old guy who has been watching your vids for years now and not only are you one of the greats on guitar, you are a kind soul even when you think you are coming on strong.... I've seen the UA-cams of one guy who talks about how much pay he gets for gigs, touring in a bus with a traveling band, etc... He knows where he is in the Nashville pecking order of great guitar players in this town and I think he is humbled by just being a part of music city........ As you stated he has many years to go of hard work learning to play half as good as you or Tom so I cut him some slack when I run into one of his vids............ As I said earlier, you are a great player and I love to catch your vids when they pop up... Take Care, Stringplinker
Guthrie, You are spot on. We live in a day an age where many want instant gratification. Looking for a shortcut. There are none. The mind set needed is to realize and enjoy the journey and the path itself forward is rewarding. Thank you for what you do for all of us.
Very, very true. Don’t act like you will only be happy when you get to a certain level…enjoy the whole journey no matter how limited your ability and knowledge is at the time.
The solo you did at underdog fest on song 2 was nuts, TB did his part and passed to you and then the song took off!! it was awesome to hear the 2 flavors mix and strat/tele just bonded. The bass dude was good too! thanks for the lesson and rant!
Thanks for being real, you are an inspiration. Love the record with you and Uncle Larry. Regarding your comments in the video, I have the highest respect for what you and your peers do as musicians. I play guitar for my own enjoyment and am fortunate to have been successful in my chosen career and am now retired. I have the luxury of being able to devote time to playing and practicing. Your on-line classes and lessons have opened up a whole new world of guitar knowledge for me. I have been really working on the principles you keep stressing, and it is work. The result is huge leaps and bounds in my understanding and ability to play. Thank you!
I play music because it’s changed my life. I love being a music journalist and a musician. Guthrie you are the real deal. Love your channel and Uncle Larry’s Rick Beato. Etc
Great insight to being a Nashville pro, also loved how you explain the fundamentals like building a house 👏💯I’m 45, playing since age 14 here in Buffalo, and I still dream of one day joining you cats in the music city! There’s so much that cannot be controlled beyond the playing, so I think it’s best served to always love the playing and studying, that’s all you can control! I still practice 2-4 hours a day and always having new lightbulbs go off! Thats what I get from watching you and Uncle Larry, it’s the sharing of real life info without the BS, really appreciate it bro thanks for everything! 👏✌️🎯
Some 10 years ago I went through a phase of delusion where i thought I could make a career out of playing. Then I spent one week each in Austin and Nashville. Seeing the level of talent and commitment from the 'competition' to actually make a living turned me away quickly. It really is a lifetime. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Damn, I wish someone would've told me ages ago what you are now teaching in these gold nuggets of videos. I spent 30 years with pentatonic wondering what is missing 😀 Moreover, you go waaayyy beyond than just saying 'chord tones' - you're showing concretely what eventually I hope I can also apply. Thanks!
Love the analogy of the foundation, 2x4, drywall, etc. Never thought about it that way. Visited Nashville for the first time last week. Where I live, I am a guitar player. When I am in Nashville, I am just a guitar owner. The talent level there is off the charts.
Thank you! I am a beginner, and I would bet there are many beginners here.... Consider, when you teach that you are teaching on multiple levels at the same time. This was a super example of this, you laid down the foundation. It's hard to understand where to start and the order of practicing from Utube preachers. I love all you Nashville session guys, God bless you and yours.
Appreciate the honesty. Thanks for the insights n CAGED. I’m realizing it’s more than just knowing the shapes up and down the neck, it’s the rest of the theory behind it. I’m in my early 50’s and self taught since I was 12 out of an old Beatles song book using chord shapes. I’ve never had any theory lessons and have just filled in some gaps along the way. Ultimately this has hurt me in band situations. Your videos help quite a bit. Thank you! I need to get more in depth though.
LOVE these lessons, I understand what yer saying. Mostly it's down to me to PRACTICE it. Practice. Just gotta do it. Thank you for making WHAT I need to practice so CLEAR.👍👍👍👍
One of the best tutors out there, insightful, clear, articulate - and that’s just your playing! Genuinely I learn more in your lessons than any where else. Thank you from my heart! Big love from Scotland!!
Obviously don't need to compliment your playing but man - you have such an incredible tone, touch, and phrasing. You're an incredible storyteller without using any words. Your playing is incredibly inspiring and gets me wanting to learn - and the way you distill how you think about the guitar as an instrument and music as a language is so eloquent, simple, and relatable. Thank you for sharing and looking forward to more!
Just want to say thanks man! These lesson are helping me really unlock the fretboard and push past a long standing plateau in my playing. Im enjoying guitar again with everything you are teaching us!
Just started playing over Covid and by far, these are some of the best lessons you can find on UA-cam. Thank you for sharing your experience and time with us!
Man, I always enjoy hearing your perspective on guitar playing and music and what it's all about. And you say it best when you say it's all about the music. Thanks for keeping it about the music and NOT the BS!!!
I went to music school and studied jazz and classical guitar but this channeel is more usefull then all of that. I wish this kind of content was available when I was younger.
I relate. I got a BA in Music Education. Classical guitar was my instrument, and I played in the #2 jazz stage band. Learned more by listening to Guthrie than all of that.
At the 16 minute mark: all right, let’s get to the lesson. L O L! Love your channel GT. Love hearing what you’re up to and the lessons are absolutely invaluable. Thank you so much. Hope to see you out live one day.
Pure genius, simple, clean analysis - I could finally see it.... I so owe you Gutherie! I have the patience and will to do the work - I just didn't have the tool to start digging!
Thank you, Guthrie. The 'house analogy' puts together the pieces I've been working on for quite a while, but never in such a clear 'start at the foundation and end at the furniture' step-by-step approach. This process is easy to understand (not so easy to master!), but I never organized it in such an accessible way. Your straightforward video here comes from your heart because you care. Players like you and Uncle Larry can't help but let the love of music and the guitar shine through each video. You guys are giving a lotta light into this mean old world. Thanks again.
Your message makes so much sense that we wholeheartedly agree and don't know what else to say other than thank you! A BIG thank you. I'll say one more thing though, that single private lesson that I took has lasted me a year already and I still haven't scratched the surface :) My playing has improved exponentially (that's what my musical family members say). Cannot thank you enough
I can vouch for everything that you say Guthrie. Ive been a guitarist for twenty plus years but mainly as a singer songwriter and have build up a fair amount of knowledge on chords and progessions ,but just since the pandemic wanted to improove on my skills and start playing single melody lines ,triads etc. ive found that there were great gaps in my knowledge but have discovered that your way of learning the neck is the best way. saying that its takes an enormous amount of time to get this under the fingers even with my knowledge but Im enjoying it immensly though. Thanks for your honesty and integrity when it comes to music and playing.
Guthrie! I’m a huge fan of this straight ahead, unedited, unfiltered real content and being real with your audience; just authentic, from the heart commentary. I would love to hear you elaborate more on the Learning path for guitar. I know it could potentially be a rabbit hole topic that could span multiple videos, but I would find value in it since your content style resonates with me, but really at a high level & summed up in one video, just laying out the essential areas/topics that every guitar player, no matter what style, should know if they want to really succeed with the instrument. Fundamentals, foundational things. I also know that you may have already made this type of video before and I just haven’t come across it yet. Anyways you’re killing it as always, Cheers!
Hi Guthrie, this included so much great information. You are the best! I had the pleasure of seeing you at the underdog Monday night. What a great place the ideal venue for live music ,not all the fluff like other venues. watching you play live is simply amazing. The ideas you come up while performing are incredible! You are greatly appreciated not only by me, but I’m sure a lot of other Guitar minded people. Please please please continue on. It is such a great journey to be on through your videos.
1,000 views and 167 likes. Come on naw folks. This dude has given his soul to music, and deserves some love. You could practice a year just off one video.
And it don’t cost ya a thing to show some love.
Go on. Do it. Smash that thumbs up.
His channel is for us NERDS who just want to grab a guitar and play after the intro… then forget to hit Like.
Also, he doesn’t get ‘nap time’ or ‘driving entertainment’ views like a Beato interview does or a JHS Pedal stream might.
Not a single guitar buddy of mine doesn’t bring up a Guthrie video over coffee or jamming out… so his older video will climb with time.
Agreed, except for one thing: One POSITION is a year's worth of practice!! Hit those Fonzies, folks!!!
@@helloholahiJesus.. you must be a total blast to hang out with. These videos are not for you. Please move on. And thank you so much for telling us all what this video is supposed to be about. Good lord, man.
Utube blessed me with your channel popping up the other day, now I'm hooked.
15 years later and I'm now learning again..yay. Thanks for the basics and inspiration 🙏 ❤
Alright man, u asked for it. lol. But fell asleep with UA-cam on and this fuckn video intro woke me up with you tearing it up. And something in my brain said wake up and check this shit Out! But I had to comment after yer spiel. But I’m pretty sure anyone who has had any real time with the guitar doesn’t click on videos that tell u u can solo like EVH or Nels Cline after watching their 10 minute video. Have never really thot about those kinds of videos but u really brought up something that I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. Which is, I’ve been playing guitar a long time and more or less, a hobbyist. I’ve been in bands and grew up doing it and kept in it as an adult. And of course, it’s part of who i am. I’m not a rock star. Or pretend to be one. I just play. Cuz I love it. Like most I imagine. Also cuz the guitar always seem to be pulling me towards something I’m trying to figure out. Never ending. But I took a few years off from playing. And I am back at it and getting into watching videos from folks that really blow me away. But I feel about as much of a beginner with a guitar as I’ve felt in a long longtime. I’m not sure if it’s watching all these amazing git players on UA-cam or what….. but it’s kind of a weird feeling. As much as I want to get more into this whole guitar vortex I’m in, I’ll spare u. lol. But yer video really got me thinking and literally out of bed to write this novella of a comment. Oh ya, so my point to this story is, 35+ years of playing and I am still striving to better understand certain things on the git that i know will help me play better. And a lot of times I don’t even know what those certain things are. And that pretty much is how it goes. For me anyways. So ya, it takes time. And effort. Not sure any of that made sense but thank you! Ya, Thx for waking me up in middle of the nite to write this. lol.
Amazing real information & much inspiration! I love Guthrie! He got a big heart for everyone!
55 year old gal here. Started in 1982 (13 years old) playing by ear and then began taking guitar lessons from a older lady who was a working musician and taught Mel Bay style. I learned how to read music (which I did not enjoy) and never understood how it was all connected.
I quit lessons 3 years later. She was crushed that I stopped and my guitar knowledge became stunted. Sure I continued to play and joined a few bands but I stopped growing as a player. Then I stopped playing for 28 years. 2 years ago I started again with the goal of learning some theory. Came across Guthrie's channel and my eyes were opened. I never knew or learned the CAGED system and connecting chords and scales and pentatonics. I definitely have improved in my playing and play every single day. Right now I play just for me and I love it! Not to mention playing is extremely therapeutic! 🙂
Near identical story here. I'm having fun playing for me. I'm loving it.
I had the same experience on piano ie got bored with sheet music. I'd like to re-learn piano again like you did with guitar.
Nearly my identical situation. His preaching on breaking down triad inversions across all the string sets has been huge for me.
I started learning with a guitar book at 21 and then had to move. Picked it up when I was 35 and had to quit because my mom got diagnosed with cancer. Then I took my 2 kids to music school for 4 years before I picked up my electrical guitar this year..in play for myself. Best thing I have done for myself...
Me too! 55 yr old guy with a near identical story. Guitar teacher in the mid 80s tried to teach me from a Joe Pass book, but I just didn't get it. Put down guitar for 30-something years, picked it back up recently and having so much fun learning now what I should have learned way back then. Guthrie's teaching is very clear and makes total sense! Watching him riff and improv effortlessly all over the neck is amazing. One day I'll be able to do that too.
This guy is so generous with his gift. And we’re all better for it. Thanks, GT!
Guthrie, I have been playing for 50 years, I can only dream of being as good a player as you.
The method you teach is truly the best way to learn guitar. Thank you for sharing, you’re the best teacher on the internet without doubt.
Man, your commentary was SPOT on. No gimmicks or tricks. Hard work is the key to success in everything in life. Thank you for sharing your lifetime of knowledge with us.
Guthrie - you have repeated countless times in your videos about mastering chord shapes, triads, arpeggios, etc. Thank you. It has changed my guitar experience and brought me joy. This must be drilled into people's guitar learning!
How did you approach them?
@@MaTTheWish I’m showing you how to approach them right here in this video. Follow the sequence. It’s all right there.
@@guthrietrappmusic copy that, I love the analogy. I'm working on it. Sometimes I don't know what direction to take my practicing. But I'll focus on your analogy.
Thanks brother. Love the live stuff recently.
@@MaTTheWish I’ve been practicing this stuff for about three years now and once you start down the path it sort of becomes intuitive in the sense that one thing logically leads to the next. Learn the notes on the fretboard then the caged chords shapes which leads you into the corresponding pentatonic shapes. Memorize the shape and then the neighboring shape until you have them all down. Then you’ll want to learn the triads within those shapes which are also the arpeggios. Then you may want to memorize the location of the root, third, and fifth intervals within those triad shapes so that you can hit the third of the chord while improvising right when the progression changes to that chord.
I’ve gotten hyper focused on this stuff and I have a long way to go before it becomes like typing on a keyboard but I’ve made massive progress and every step of the way has been so rewarding for me. I think you’ll really enjoy it too!
@@MaTTheWishone chord shape/position at a time.
I tried the learn to solo in 1 hour short cuts, it left massive holes in my knowledge.
Filling it in now with GT"s methods
I’m 70 years old and have been playing for most of my life. I always learn a little more from watching your videos (and Uncle Larry and the rest .). One thing I have learned is that there is usually room for everyone and a variety of ideas. Your information is important for folks who want to become professionals. There are others who just want to learn to strum some songs. Maybe the quick versions work for them. Personally, I’m still shooting for the upper tier version that you preach. Pick on!
One reason you know GT is speaking truth….his message has never changed. No parlor magic, no “guitar teachers hate this one simple trick”. He ain’t changing his tune to fit a trend. Look up vids he made years ago….same exact message. Shit ain’t easy, but it’s the way.
You are exactly correct my friend.
“This is the way.”
Guthrie I had the great fortune to find a guitar teacher close to my house that showed me a lot of the stuff you teach.
This video is very similar to those first lessons. A lot of the time it was too much to take in, for me an hours guitar lesson probably gifted me months of something to practise.
From those lessons I learned about what I need to learn, so when I came across this channel I could see it was a gold mine.
My free time is limited but I know when you post the time spent watching is a good use of that time.
Thanks!
There are UA-camrs with guitar channels. And there are guitar players who have UA-cam channels.
I spend a lot of time on UA-cam and am thankful for both. The UA-camrs provide consistent content entertainment. But people like you and uncle Larry are true mentors who offer wisdom beyond gear and technique. Y’all are GOATS we’re grateful for you.
Don’t sweat those kids on UA-cam. We know you’re the real deal. I love listening to you. You’re amazing.
great talent on display at the underdog may 20. you and your trio along with uncle larry, nick and his son, and the crowd were obviously enjoying the vibe! me too!
You know how much we love you, Guthrie! And how thankful we are to have a professional musician share their wit and wisdom with us. You are a diamond my friend. God bless you, dearly!!!
Guthrie, I have been playing for over 30 years. I played by memorizing everything and never really understanding the theory or the guitar at all. I could never really improvise or even handle key changes on the fly. Unless I memorized it and played it exactly I was screwed. Thanks to you and several others, I have spent the last several years relearning from the basics up. You are exactly right in your advice. My playing and understanding has expanded in ways I couldn’t have imagined. I could spend a month practicing and dissecting this lesson alone. Thank you, and stay true to your message. You may not realize how many you are helping. Cheers GT.
I’ve watched about 6-8 videos of yours and more than anyone else you have helped me set an understandable, realistic & sensible direction forward. As beyond me as it is currently. I just get my way forward when you explain it.
Cheers mate 👍
GT, you are always real with your videos. You tell it like it is and that is what is needed. I can't stand click bait. Thanks for your efforts in creating great content!
67 year old life time part time pro. I absolutely love what you are teaching. Exactly what I need to hear and learn. Get me out of the blues box. "Just connect all the boxes together." - Jack Pearson. Your method is so economical and common sense. Thank you so much.
GT; your playing is so inspirational! You fingers flow so effortlessly.
One of the things I hate about many guitar lesson videos is how slow they go and how long they take to explain things. They are too slow for more intermediate / advanced players and the content is way over the head of beginners.
If any thing you have the opposite problem. You go so fast because this stuff is just burned into your brain. You explained CAGED like no one else I have seen. It is not a gimmick or a short cut for you. It is as you say; the foundation of everything. Or I would put it the blue print any guitar player can use to build their own amazing custom house.
Anyone who can’t wait to hear the magic advice skip to 16:40. There are other gems but if you get nothing else out of it, start there and watch the next six minutes of this video.
“The chord is the concrete slab
The arpeggio is the 2x4 frame work.
The pentatonic scale is the sheet rock / drywall.
The major scale is the wall paper
Improvising and playing from your heart and soul is the furniture.
If you really want to progress on the guitar that is the exact sequence you need to follow."
There are no short cuts. There are no magic tricks. You have to put in the work and practice and burn this knowledge into your brain the way GT has.
Been playing my whole adult life. Mr. Trapp you helped breathe new life and inspiration to my playing.
I hear you guthrie.ive been playing guitar for 50 years. I wish I could say I was a working musician like you but not the case. Mortgage children and life sometimes just makes it hard to pursue things you really want in life but i keep on playing anyway. Have a band to play with which is great. But really you and a few select guys on the internet somehow make playing a pleasure all over again. Your lessons are wonderful and you speak directly from your heart and soul. The music is the most important thing. Having you on screen is like having the greatest musician friend to hang with. Thanks so much for that.
Hey Guthrie, Love your videos. This one hit home. I’ve been playing guitar for over 50 years. Chord Melody is how I learned how to play. It took years and a ton of practice. But man it was worth it.
I’m 67 and I still play everyday.
On a side note. What a great video Brett Papa shot of you and Tom. You guys sound awesome together. Nothing like a mix of Country Cowboy Chill music with a touch of Steve Kahn.
I dig it. You were ripping it.
Stay well and thanks again for what you do.
I think you have served enough time to be considered a veteran music journeyman. My Dad always said experience is the best teacher, and that certainly shows in your skills. I respect you so much because you are thankful and very humble, these are wonderful qualities. I know exactly what you meant about the younger ones coming up. Love you brother, and thanks for all you do. You are incredible.
You are right. It doesn't happen overnight. But it does come if you PRACTICE the RIGHT STUFF. CAGED is the foundation. I thought I already knew it. But I have been practicing it everyday for six months and my playing is beginning to show it. Especially in improvising and , never thought I'd say this, even reading music is now starting to happen. Thanks Guthrie.
Hey I just dug the heck out of that intro music you played! Really nice and soulful. Thx Keep on Rockin'
Lack of comments is probably because most viewers ,certainly myself, are trying to comprehend the work of an absolute Master and feel, certainly myself, that the wisdom is way above their level.
Well here's a comment Guthrie ......love your work and you are an inspiration, Thank you !
Hey, GT, appreciate your content, always. As someone who's 61 and has played since 13, I couldn't agree more about how long it can take to really feel like you've made some progress on the guitar. I've always felt like I was a slow learner, because it can sometimes be a long time between those "aha!" moments. Everything you teach here is exactly what I would tell someone who wants to learn the instrument and, more importantly, music. I learned to play by ear and didn't bother to learn any theory until maybe 35 years into playing. Learning basic theory was a game-changer, but I still essentially play by ear. Learning chord shapes and tones is absolutely the bedrock of playing lead guitar and after all these years, I'm still learning how to be more musical, not just play the guitar. Your generosity in sharing what has taken you countless hours of practice and dedication is over-the-top. Thank you so much!
I have been following you for a while. Your message has been consistent. It’s not magic. You have to put in the work. The journey is the fun part!
Thanks GT, you’ve helped me work out the notes in the chords, triads, double stops & Major scale over the pentatonic scales. the growth continues.
Thanx GT
Always had to have a day job
Because my guitar playing is like my golf game
self taught ............... couldn't afford lessons
I can do it ...... but just ordinary
but i still love it
and your tutorials have clarified a lot
keep on keepin' on !
👍
Man youre so absolutely right about taking it seriously. Getting offered a gig and having the opportunity to become a better player and broaden your performance experience is what its all about.
Guthrie, as a too-late-smart, slow learner guy, I appreciate the plain-talk sharing of knowledge that is helping me straighten out what 60+ years of self-taught bad habits have left me with. Thank you. In Stereo is a kick-ass record!
Nailed it. 100% agree. The only benefit of youtube lessons is that all of the noise is in one place. The worst feeling in the world is realizing that your guitar teacher that you're paying all this money to so you can learn the guitar is basically going to plateau you because they're merely the best player at guitar center. You need the variety. Once you find someone like GT, you quickly learn how to pick out the players that are just noise and click bait.
I am 54 and working harder than ever at the guitar (I call it enjoying my time because the more I play the happier I am). Your insights on the importance of triads and chord shapes on the guitar fretboard have been very helpful. You are a very melodic player and just watching you play is inspiring. If it were the 70s you would definitely be signed to a major label like ECM or someone putting out instrumental albums like Metheny and Coryell. In Stereo is a great album !
Clicked for the theory, stayed for the commentary. Love the vibes 🙂
Thanks for being real, and explaining your "proper sequence" in a way that makes sense. Awesome video!
Hey Guthrie, you’re such an awesome player. Love hearing you play anything.
If you haven’t see the trio LIVE…..make a point to do so. These guys BRING IT. It’s beyond refreshing to see the level of musicianship they have.
Guthrie, my brother sent me a video of you because he said I remind him of you. I have hosted an open mic night in Florida for 7 years and seen every type of music and person come in. First, I encourage people to get up and at least try. Ive been to some Open Mics that if you were not a smoking hot musician dont even bother to get up. Im from Cleveland, other side of town from Uncle Larry. I was not comfortable to play in front of people at all but I could hold my own by just listening to what was being played. I had one lesson from a guy that told me to learn the chords all over the neck. Im 55 now and from that one lesson 40 years ago, I still work the fretboard from this approach.
So, my first open mic was from a conversation that was stumbled upon in a guitar store in Vermilion Ohio. I was asked to come out, , so I packed up my 65 Princeton Reverb and my Strat. I was very timid and worried about making mistakes and embarrassing myself so I played very low. A guy noticed that I had a different approach to playing guitar then the others and told me to turn up. I didnt of course. The next week the guy that told me to turn up (Kit) put an OCD pedal on the floor and hooked it up for me. When it came time to play a lead he said you step on that so we can hear that thing!!! I didnt of course and the next round Kit looked at me and gave me the nod to take the next lead but this time he was standing right next to me. I went to start playing and he stepped on the pedal because he knew I wasnt going to. It blasted me so loud and scared me! He was glaring at me to play very serious looking like he was mad so I went with it. Next thing I realize is he is trying to get me to stop. I was in my own world and loving that moment. At the end of the night we were all talking and they were making fun of me saying they had created a monster. And they did! I was hooked playing live and with a band. When I play now I dont even notice the audience while im in THAT PLACE!
In my opinion, I think playing with other people is what has made the most influence on me to really want to learn more. Here I am now watching your videos and I love that your showing the same way that my lesson was in this particular video. At the time he showed me in about the same speed as yours and it was very difficult to grasp. Now I understand slightly better. I know this is long but when I hear someone tell me after I show them a lick or something that ive learned over the years and I see that satisfaction in their eyes when they get it. Its a good feeling. I have that now, thank you for taking the time to do this video. I look forward to learning from your other videos as well.
you are a godsend, guthrie. thank you for sharing your time with us
Thank you for that dose of reality to anyone that is trying to be a great guitar player...
62 yrs young. Nearly 40 years playing mostly in P&W environments. Aspiring to greater skill set in wide range of Americana styles of music. Loving the high level vibrations of this channel. Thank you for sharing.
What is P&W?
Praise and worship.
@@luisrobles5743
Correct. 👍🏻
Been playing for years, somewhat successfully in a small small way but you've taught me so much in your videos and I'm still finding it refreshing to play. Thank you Guthrie
Love what you’re doing. It’s a breath of fresh air! Thank you!
Not only is Guthrie one of the best out there but he is also humble and grateful to be here. He never forgets to mention that he knows how grateful he is. He's humble about it considering he deserves it due to his incredible playing. Such a flowing, clean and inspiring player.
What a different world we all live in. I am turning 60 yrs old and just inherited a stack of guitars. I have decided to buckle down a learn to play. Your videos are inspiring. There are as always new kids that think they know how it works in this world. Just keep doing your thing.
Dude.. your sequence is so spot on… and it’s the simplest and most efficient way to learn this stuff. It’s the key to it all. Keep speaking the truth mate.
Well said, maestro. ❤. Killing it as always. You, Larry, Jack and Brett are the real deal and I thank you all for sharing your love and knowledge
Great analogy Guthrie. I've always just been happy that that the shack don't fall down when I pin a few minutes of art on the wall! The guitar is my old friend and making music with it in an original way has aways been the goal for me. I love what you and Tom are doing from the heart, and long may it continue, It is what you guys have undoubtedly earned and it is art fit for a palace. Thanks
Hi Guthrie, your perspective on the whole UA-cam thing is spot on. Being able to focus on just making good music is what any musician should do. Forget the money. If money is all somebody is after then don’t pick up a guitar. But loving the music and pursuing what it takes to make good music is the reward itself. I am 65 years old and have had a 60 year love affair with the wood and wires. Never made much money at it but God I have have some good times. Keep laying it down like you do. You are one of the GOATS.
Guthrie, I've been attempting to learn guitar for many many years now and most of it has been from youtube videos that claim to have the secret sauce for learning soloing and everything else in between. Most if not all that stuff are little tidbits of knowledge, tiny pieces of information that by themselves amount to nothing useful for making music with the guitar. With all those tidbits I've learned I still can't pick up a guitar and make music with it or solo unless it's a song I've memorized. So much for most youtube guitar instruction videos.
On the other hand you my friend are the HUGE EXCEPTION. Not only do you demonstrate making music with the guitar, you then break it down to fundamentals and beyond that TEACH someone how to make music with the guitar and wow, isn't that the whole point?
This lesson was great, I learned more about the fundamentals of making music with the guitar in this one video than I have in 50 other youtube videos. The way you broke it down into the slab, structural framing, sheetrock, wall paper, decorations analogy was brilliant. More importantly the substance behind the analogy is there. Let's face it, there's many excellent players, but there's few excellent guitar players that are excellent teachers OF LEARNING TO MAKE MUSIC with the guitar! You actually instill the confidence in me that I might someday actually be able to play music with the guitar.
You're TOP DOG TEACHER in the guitar teaching universe! Keep up the excellent videos, I barely watch any others.
I never write comments because of my bad english but wach every video you make . Learn a lot thank you.
We're so lucky today to have these monster talents sharing their knowledge, enthusiasm and lives with us. Rock on GT!
Thanks for the great content. I’m 75 and have been playing since I was 12. My dad was an excellent player and I asked him to teach me how to play lead. He said learn the chords all down the neck and play off the chords. That was 1960. Been trying ever since. Much thanks for your input.
!00% Guthrie. After hearing you say it over and over on your UA-cam videos and at Artist Works, it finally sunk in... "The chord is the foundation, the arpeggio is the first level of framework, the pentatonic is the second, and the scale is the third. Such a simple concept that has cleared up the fretboard and improved my improvising tremendously. Thanks a bunch!
Guthrie, you are so right about the newer channels. You have my favorite channel. What you do is special and your approach to teaching is outstanding. You have taught me (a hobby player) more than I ever expected to learn. Thanks so much for your music & your work
Real talk from a real musician. Thank you !
Love it! Thanks for sharing your heart and the to the point fretboard lesson!
Good on you. Doing my first jam in a couple of months so been running through the whole sequence for a couple of hours like how condensed it is. If I was new would be confused. Just what I needed to warm up.
Love what you & uncle Larry are doing Guthrie.
Thanks for this vid … I’ve got a lot of work to do … thanks for the guidance.
Your command of the guitar is truly great. I could listen to you play all day long. CAGED works pretty well to really learn how to navigate the neck in each key though there are plenty of jazz folks that don't think necessarily think in terms of CAGED and jazz bass players don't use CAGED. But they learn ALL the other things you said. The next step is too learn how to deal with chord/key changes within a song gradually working up to playing songs with more chord changes like jazz standards. You have to work on following typical chord progressions like 12 bar blues, 8 bar blues, ii-V-I, iii-Vi-ii-V-I, IV- iv -I (there are many others) as well as how diminished chords are used in these progressions. These occur in so many songs that they are worth practicing on their own. And you really should work through all keys. It won't happen overnight, and there are no secrets. It's just consistent work over time. Playing lots of songs that force you to navigate these things is also really helpful. I know it might sound obvious that you have to work on chord progressions but I think a big stumbling block for people is dealing with a rapid series of chord changes and key changes. The mental shift to deal with each chord and not lose your place in the music requires a great deal of work.
I come for the incredible playing, and I stay for the insights and wisdom.
Thanks, Guthrie 🙏🏻🤍
Happy Saturday
The voice of experience, and the wisdom and perspective gained from that experience. There's no substitute.
Hey Guthrie, Great channel. Glad I found it. Man, this video sure was a gut check for me and pointed out areas I need to work on. Thank you.
Thank you. You and Jack and all of you have helped me so much. and you're approach is spot on and has pushed me past my long term blockages. All the love
Love the architectural description on learning. I often refer to being a musician as being an "air pressure architect".
Mr GT, a sincere thanks for talking about the reasons for being a musician as well as sharing the wealth of guitar knowledge. Watching UA-cam phenoms is initially awe inspiring and then just demoralizing. Hearing from seasoned artists like yourself who are where you are by putting years of sweat and tears into your craft and driven solely by your love of music is what keeps me inspired and encouraged. The moment we shift our motivation away from the pure love and joy of making music, we are in trouble. Like you said, it HAS to be about the music.
Mr. Trapp..... I'm an old guy who has been watching your vids for years now and not only are you one of the greats on guitar, you are a kind soul even when you think you are coming on strong.... I've seen the UA-cams of one guy who talks about how much pay he gets for gigs, touring in a bus with a traveling band, etc... He knows where he is in the Nashville pecking order of great guitar players in this town and I think he is humbled by just being a part of music city........ As you stated he has many years to go of hard work learning to play half as good as you or Tom so I cut him some slack when I run into one of his vids............
As I said earlier, you are a great player and I love to catch your vids when they pop up...
Take Care, Stringplinker
Guthrie,
You are spot on. We live in a day an age where many want instant gratification. Looking for a shortcut. There are none. The mind set needed is to realize and enjoy the journey and the path itself forward is rewarding. Thank you for what you do for all of us.
Very, very true. Don’t act like you will only be happy when you get to a certain level…enjoy the whole journey no matter how limited your ability and knowledge is at the time.
The solo you did at underdog fest on song 2 was nuts, TB did his part and passed to you and then the song took off!! it was awesome to hear the 2 flavors mix and strat/tele just bonded. The bass dude was good too! thanks for the lesson and rant!
Thanks for all you do! This is good stuff always. You’re so right about a lot of the stuff on UA-cam. There really are no short cuts to this!
Thanks for being real, you are an inspiration. Love the record with you and Uncle Larry. Regarding your comments in the video, I have the highest respect for what you and your peers do as musicians. I play guitar for my own enjoyment and am fortunate to have been successful in my chosen career and am now retired. I have the luxury of being able to devote time to playing and practicing. Your on-line classes and lessons have opened up a whole new world of guitar knowledge for me. I have been really working on the principles you keep stressing, and it is work. The result is huge leaps and bounds in my understanding and ability to play. Thank you!
I play music because it’s changed my life. I love being a music journalist and a musician. Guthrie you are the real deal. Love your channel and Uncle Larry’s Rick Beato. Etc
Thanks for another great video! These videos are valuable thanks!
Great insight to being a Nashville pro, also loved how you explain the fundamentals like building a house 👏💯I’m 45, playing since age 14 here in Buffalo, and I still dream of one day joining you cats in the music city! There’s so much that cannot be controlled beyond the playing, so I think it’s best served to always love the playing and studying, that’s all you can control! I still practice 2-4 hours a day and always having new lightbulbs go off! Thats what I get from watching you and Uncle Larry, it’s the sharing of real life info without the BS, really appreciate it bro thanks for everything! 👏✌️🎯
C to shining C ! Happy to hear you validate there are no short cuts to this stuff , practice makes better ;) Nobody is perfect
Some 10 years ago I went through a phase of delusion where i thought I could make a career out of playing. Then I spent one week each in Austin and Nashville. Seeing the level of talent and commitment from the 'competition' to actually make a living turned me away quickly. It really is a lifetime. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
You gave me more stuff to hang on to in five minutes there at the end than anything I have seen on YT so far. Thank you!
Damn, I wish someone would've told me ages ago what you are now teaching in these gold nuggets of videos. I spent 30 years with pentatonic wondering what is missing 😀 Moreover, you go waaayyy beyond than just saying 'chord tones' - you're showing concretely what eventually I hope I can also apply. Thanks!
Love the analogy of the foundation, 2x4, drywall, etc. Never thought about it that way. Visited Nashville for the first time last week. Where I live, I am a guitar player. When I am in Nashville, I am just a guitar owner. The talent level there is off the charts.
Thank you! I am a beginner, and I would bet there are many beginners here.... Consider, when you teach that you are teaching on multiple levels at the same time. This was a super example of this, you laid down the foundation. It's hard to understand where to start and the order of practicing from Utube preachers. I love all you Nashville session guys, God bless you and yours.
Appreciate the honesty. Thanks for the insights n CAGED. I’m realizing it’s more than just knowing the shapes up and down the neck, it’s the rest of the theory behind it. I’m in my early 50’s and self taught since I was 12 out of an old Beatles song book using chord shapes. I’ve never had any theory lessons and have just filled in some gaps along the way. Ultimately this has hurt me in band situations. Your videos help quite a bit. Thank you! I need to get more in depth though.
LOVE these lessons, I understand what yer saying. Mostly it's down to me to PRACTICE it. Practice. Just gotta do it. Thank you for making WHAT I need to practice so CLEAR.👍👍👍👍
One of the best tutors out there, insightful, clear, articulate - and that’s just your playing! Genuinely I learn more in your lessons than any where else. Thank you from my heart! Big love from Scotland!!
The unglamorous, bare bones hard work and dedication involved in really learning guitar...no shortcuts here...ever!
Obviously don't need to compliment your playing but man - you have such an incredible tone, touch, and phrasing. You're an incredible storyteller without using any words. Your playing is incredibly inspiring and gets me wanting to learn - and the way you distill how you think about the guitar as an instrument and music as a language is so eloquent, simple, and relatable. Thank you for sharing and looking forward to more!
Just want to say thanks man! These lesson are helping me really unlock the fretboard and push past a long standing plateau in my playing. Im enjoying guitar again with everything you are teaching us!
Just started playing over Covid and by far, these are some of the best lessons you can find on UA-cam. Thank you for sharing your experience and time with us!
Man, I always enjoy hearing your perspective on guitar playing and music and what it's all about. And you say it best when you say it's all about the music. Thanks for keeping it about the music and NOT the BS!!!
I went to music school and studied jazz and classical guitar but this channeel is more usefull then all of that. I wish this kind of content was available when I was younger.
I relate. I got a BA in Music Education. Classical guitar was my instrument, and I played in the #2 jazz stage band. Learned more by listening to Guthrie than all of that.
At the 16 minute mark: all right, let’s get to the lesson. L O L! Love your channel GT. Love hearing what you’re up to and the lessons are absolutely invaluable. Thank you so much. Hope to see you out live one day.
Much appreciated!
Pure genius, simple, clean analysis - I could finally see it.... I so owe you Gutherie! I have the patience and will to do the work - I just didn't have the tool to start digging!
Thank you, Guthrie. The 'house analogy' puts together the pieces I've been working on for quite a while, but never in such a clear 'start at the foundation and end at the furniture' step-by-step approach. This process is easy to understand (not so easy to master!), but I never organized it in such an accessible way. Your straightforward video here comes from your heart because you care. Players like you and Uncle Larry can't help but let the love of music and the guitar shine through each video. You guys are giving a lotta light into this mean old world. Thanks again.
Love your playing and knowledge sharing. Stay blessed!
This video exudes wisdom and passion on a number of levels. Many thanks!!
Your message makes so much sense that we wholeheartedly agree and don't know what else to say other than thank you! A BIG thank you.
I'll say one more thing though, that single private lesson that I took has lasted me a year already and I still haven't scratched the surface :) My playing has improved exponentially (that's what my musical family members say). Cannot thank you enough
I can vouch for everything that you say Guthrie. Ive been a guitarist for twenty plus years but mainly as a singer songwriter and have build up a fair amount of knowledge on chords and progessions ,but just since the pandemic wanted to improove on my skills and start playing single melody lines ,triads etc. ive found that there were great gaps in my knowledge but have discovered that your way of learning the neck is the best way. saying that its takes an enormous amount of time to get this under the fingers even with my knowledge but Im enjoying it immensly though. Thanks for your honesty and integrity when it comes to music and playing.
Just received my copy of ... IN STEREO... and I am totally inspired! My mind is blown, I have never heard anything like this before!
Guthrie! I’m a huge fan of this straight ahead, unedited, unfiltered real content and being real with your audience; just authentic, from the heart commentary. I would love to hear you elaborate more on the Learning path for guitar. I know it could potentially be a rabbit hole topic that could span multiple videos, but I would find value in it since your content style resonates with me, but really at a high level & summed up in one video, just laying out the essential areas/topics that every guitar player, no matter what style, should know if they want to really succeed with the instrument. Fundamentals, foundational things. I also know that you may have already made this type of video before and I just haven’t come across it yet. Anyways you’re killing it as always, Cheers!
Hi Guthrie, this included so much great information. You are the best! I had the pleasure of seeing you at the underdog
Monday night. What a great place the ideal venue for live music ,not all the fluff like other venues. watching you play live is simply amazing. The ideas you come up while performing are incredible! You are greatly appreciated not only by me, but I’m sure a lot of other Guitar minded people. Please please please continue on. It is such a great journey to be on through your videos.