Yeah! The sus4 arpeggio effectively adds the 4th interval into the major pentatonic, giving it more "spice." Alternating back and forth between the 4th and the 3rd creates a pattern of tension and immediate release. Then adding in the 5 kicks up the tension a notch -- it REALLY wants to resolve to the 1, and that point of resolution (that the listener craves) is a great time to jump to a new spot on the fretboard. The resolution of the 5 back to the 1 satisfies the listener -- and that satisfaction coincides with the jump to a different octave, thus making that octave jump a positive thing in the ear and mind of the listener. Playing the 5 notes of the pentatonic in different combinations always sounds good. But why settle for "good"? Take the listener out of that comfort zone (and always bring him back) by creating tension and providing release. That's why a rollercoaster is more fun than a merry-go-round. It's exhilarating.
Brad Shepherd of the Hoodoo Gurus, one of my favorite bands of all time, plays like this: 4 to the 5 to a new 1. Check out the outro solo to “I Was the One.” Although I didn’t have a clue what he was doing before this video. Another great one, Stitch!!!
I play around with a guitar same as i have for the past 35 years. Have no idea about modes chord names and all that jazz but i like watching these videos because i really dig the music he uses in his lessons/videos.
As an aside, this suspended lesson has given me the melody to the following song: Oh, when the saints go marching in/ oh, when the saints go marching in/ oh Lord, I want to be in that number. Very cool!
Another great gem, Stitch! I think The Allman Brothers added the 4th interval into their major pentatonic runs. Quick request: Sometimes you call out the frets when describing what scale you're using which is great for beginner players. But for more experienced players could you also call out the intervals you're playing in your solos? For example, "Here I'm playing 3,4,5 before ascending and resolving to the 1 at a higher octave." That might sound like Greek to a beginner but the rest of us instantly see it and can apply it to any key.
Thanks stitch for sharing your knowledge...I always feel so inspired when I watch your videos... unfortunately I work 2nd shift...so I will have to wait till I get home to try this out...😎
Holy Shades of Rambling’ Man Batman! When do I get to solo like Dickey Betts..? As soon as you watch this amazing video from StichMethod old chum...🎸🔊🎶🤘
going to re-watch later but essentially start using that "4-5 punch" over the 4 chord when it is about to move back into the 1 chord? or can it be used over the 1 to move to the 4 since C is the fifth degree of F Major? Thanks!!!!!!!!!
So when you play the four and then resolve to the five do you continue to play the c pentatonic and use the 5 as the new home? Do you always resolve on the 5 as your track moves to the F chord?
This is great! Thanks, Ian. The "4 5 Punch" works with the major pentatonic scale. What about the minor pentatonic scale? The 4 is already included in the minor pentatonic. Is there a scale degree to build tension and resolve like the "4 5 Punch" with the minor pentatonic? Is there a "4 5 Punch" for the minor pentatonic?
Hey Stich! Excuse my French man but that was F'ing great :) I'm going to practice this until it's infused into the muscle between my ears ( takes a while lol ) Love this, I hear that 3rd and 4th in a lot of Alman Brothers riffs not to mention so many others. Great video, It's redundant I know cause most of your videos are man, thank you.... thank you..... thank you!
I owe you a much larger thanks, but besides that how’s your road trip? I’ve never been to Yellowstone Park and I haven’t met Yogi Bear yet but I am jealous! Must be gorgeous there this time of the year. I’m retiring next year so I’ll be doing something similar to what you are God willing. Enjoy man 🤙
Trip is going great. Didn’t get a full blown view of Yellowstone stone because my truck had issue and actually got a new truck. The area is gorgeous and the Grand Tetons took my breathe away. So far Glacier National was my favorite... headed to the east coast now for family stuff then back on the road. Rock on
Fantastic and congratulations on the new truck! Enjoy the east coast, if you find yourself on Long Island I'm over here in a Glen Cove, I'd be honered to get you a some brews at one of the pubs 🤙 Thanks again for everything you do.
Post a video of the location you are in every time you move .. I feel like it’s a missed opportunity if you don’t. You are there anyway. Either way thanks for the awesome lesson - way above my guitar pay grade but hopefully one day i will get there.
Yeah! The sus4 arpeggio effectively adds the 4th interval into the major pentatonic, giving it more "spice." Alternating back and forth between the 4th and the 3rd creates a pattern of tension and immediate release. Then adding in the 5 kicks up the tension a notch -- it REALLY wants to resolve to the 1, and that point of resolution (that the listener craves) is a great time to jump to a new spot on the fretboard. The resolution of the 5 back to the 1 satisfies the listener -- and that satisfaction coincides with the jump to a different octave, thus making that octave jump a positive thing in the ear and mind of the listener.
Playing the 5 notes of the pentatonic in different combinations always sounds good. But why settle for "good"? Take the listener out of that comfort zone (and always bring him back) by creating tension and providing release. That's why a rollercoaster is more fun than a merry-go-round. It's exhilarating.
That's really well explained!
Brad Shepherd of the Hoodoo Gurus, one of my favorite bands of all time, plays like this: 4 to the 5 to a new 1. Check out the outro solo to “I Was the One.” Although I didn’t have a clue what he was doing before this video. Another great one, Stitch!!!
Love the way you turn dry theory into easy, memorable hooks. The 4 5 punch is forever now part of my toolbox.
I play around with a guitar same as i have for the past 35 years. Have no idea about modes chord names and all that jazz but i like watching these videos because i really dig the music he uses in his lessons/videos.
As an aside, this suspended lesson has given me the melody to the following song: Oh, when the saints go marching in/ oh, when the saints go marching in/ oh Lord, I want to be in that number. Very cool!
You provide beautiful insights on guitar playing that uses expression.😮
yep even you are getting better and better each time i see your videos
No shortage of online guitar lessons BUT of them all this is by far THE best! Thank you.
Just spread the word! So glad you enjoyed!
Thanks Ian, definitely better than a suspension in school!
Hey stich, thanks fella a great lesson, and simple enough for even me to have a go at doing.
Ian, another gem. Thank you.
Been playing this for the last hour. What a blast.
Alternate picking while sliding up to the 4 and 5 is my favorite haha. You explained it so well 🤘
With Stich's Road Lessons, you'll be cruisin' up & down the fretboard highway. Thanks Stich.
Hey Stich, very nice! Very clean sound great to listen to and nice to watch. Now I must go practice my new found knowledge.
Uncle John Band vibes!
This is a great lesson for me! The fourth interval has been on my mind as of late. Thanks for removing the veil of mystery around said interval, Ian!
very nice, many thanks
Really interesting and useful. Many thanks!
Does Mr Stich have a bunch of Brothers with the name Allman by any chance? Super lesson.
thats what i thought also!...funny..great info..
Stich is a lovable character.
I don't know my intervals for the major pentatonic scale. is there a video for that?
Hunting & Playing ANY MAJOR Pentatonic Scale You Need, Any Box, Any Time! Easy Easy Easy.
Search that on TH-cam
Nice, way to expand the pentatonic, thanks.
Awesome lesson today!!! What model Strat is that? Love the color.
Fiesta Red
@@fennarios Thx I know the color... hahaha. What model is it? Duh.
American Standard
@@StichMethodGuitar thank you brother!!!
Dang you sound great on a Strat
Another amazing video! You may need to stay on the road!
Another great gem, Stitch! I think The Allman Brothers added the 4th interval into their major pentatonic runs. Quick request: Sometimes you call out the frets when describing what scale you're using which is great for beginner players. But for more experienced players could you also call out the intervals you're playing in your solos? For example, "Here I'm playing 3,4,5 before ascending and resolving to the 1 at a higher octave." That might sound like Greek to a beginner but the rest of us instantly see it and can apply it to any key.
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Thanks stitch for sharing your knowledge...I always feel so inspired when I watch your videos... unfortunately I work 2nd shift...so I will have to wait till I get home to try this out...😎
is this what they did in bluesky solo?
Great video, thanks
Holy Shades of Rambling’ Man Batman! When do I get to solo like Dickey Betts..?
As soon as you watch this amazing video from StichMethod old chum...🎸🔊🎶🤘
How to apply this to minor keys? Same interval, or there is another one?
Fun stuff!
3:12 ummm how dare you flick me off
going to re-watch later but essentially start using that "4-5 punch" over the 4 chord when it is about to move back into the 1 chord? or can it be used over the 1 to move to the 4 since C is the fifth degree of F Major? Thanks!!!!!!!!!
How's the air in Yellowstone?
Thx dude!👍❤️😊🎸
So when you play the four and then resolve to the five do you continue to play the c pentatonic and use the 5 as the new home?
Do you always resolve on the 5 as your track moves to the F chord?
Cracking lesson
This is great! Thanks, Ian. The "4 5 Punch" works with the major pentatonic scale. What about the minor pentatonic scale? The 4 is already included in the minor pentatonic. Is there a scale degree to build tension and resolve like the "4 5 Punch" with the minor pentatonic? Is there a "4 5 Punch" for the minor pentatonic?
What he asked...^^ That was a really great lesson btw
Hey Stich!
Excuse my French man but that was F'ing great :)
I'm going to practice this until it's infused into the muscle between my ears ( takes a while lol )
Love this, I hear that 3rd and 4th in a lot of Alman Brothers riffs not to mention so many others.
Great video, It's redundant I know cause most of your videos are man, thank you.... thank you..... thank you!
Thank you Thomas!
I owe you a much larger thanks, but besides that how’s your road trip? I’ve never been to Yellowstone Park and I haven’t met Yogi Bear yet but I am jealous!
Must be gorgeous there this time of the year. I’m retiring next year so I’ll be doing something similar to what you are God willing.
Enjoy man 🤙
Trip is going great. Didn’t get a full blown view of Yellowstone stone because my truck had issue and actually got a new truck. The area is gorgeous and the Grand Tetons took my breathe away. So far Glacier National was my favorite... headed to the east coast now for family stuff then back on the road. Rock on
Fantastic and congratulations on the new truck! Enjoy the east coast, if you find yourself on Long Island I'm over here in a Glen Cove, I'd be honered to get you a some brews at one of the pubs 🤙
Thanks again for everything you do.
Ha!!! Heading to Smithtown
Stich i love you
Love it🙏🏻🇫🇷👍🏼🍒
Wheres the 2s?
Sensei!
if you come down I-15 through SLC let me know I will by you guys lunch!!!
Post a video of the location you are in every time you move .. I feel like it’s a missed opportunity if you don’t. You are there anyway. Either way thanks for the awesome lesson - way above my guitar pay grade but hopefully one day i will get there.
wow 4-5 punch
The good ole 4-5 punch!!
So basically the wii sports theme song
G sus loves you!
Im all about Sus just give me more Sus