I hung up my guitar 30 years ago (don't ask) and lost it all. I became feaful to pick it up again and acknowledge what I had lost. This Christmas my son talked me into finally taking a few wobbly steps. I took my beautiful vintage Kramer down off the wall and to The Medicine Man for complete overhaul. Then I discovered these stitch Method video lessons. Man you're giving me back all the joy I had lost. The knowledge and muscle memory are returning fast. Thank you so much for resusitating me. You are a guitar saint and now I stick with all your videos. You are the 'go to' dude!
Man I love this mans videos for one he teaches good stuff and for two he seems like the nicest guy in the world. A lot of guitar lesson videos has a guy coming off as a show off but this guy is just bad ass on the guitar and a good teacher through a video and it’s so easy to just keep interested in what he is teaching you! Keep the videos coming bro your helping people like me out so much! Rock on bro
AWESOME. Thank you so much. I have loved Hendrix since before I saw him live (1972). First album I ever bought was Experience. Played guitar as a kid (still have my 1958 3/4 size Rickenbaker), but gave it up for decades. Now as an old man, picking it up again, learning all the things I never knew as a kid (such as caged and scale shapes). You feel like a kindred spirit. Thanks!!
Ok, Stich! I have been playing for many many years, and have take private lessons, group lessons, in person and on-line. But, since I found you awhile back my playing has moved forward so much. I actually feel as though I am a guitar player, and that's because of your material! I appreciate all you do here. Thank you!
I hope other teachers don’t get upset about the information you are putting out this is very effective and awesome for people who either does not have the time or the money to get the personal one on one lessons please keep this quality work coming out to us bro
I see a lot of stuff on TH-cam, even from very prepared teachers and musicians, but I can assure that this guy is one of the very few that in each of those videos gives you REAL KNOWLDEGE, usable knowledge about guitar that I've not found anywhere else. Meanwhile other people try to do short videos as clickbait and try to give you general topics, you end up knowing something very little new about what they talked about, but without giving you a real intuition and a "mental way" to visualize and exploit what they said. THIS guy gives you the real intuition about a topic making this new knowledge USABLE, in very kind and simple way. Man, each of your videos are true lessons, the ones that you usually pay high for a 1vs1 lesson, so keep going like that because every time I watch some from you I truly learn something new. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND EXPERIENCE
Great lesson. I always find it interesting that even after all these years, guitar players are still studying Hendrix. It's amazing how his music is still not only relevant, but he is still one of the most influential guitar players. And for good reason, Hendrix is a true guitar god. More players should incorporate some of his style into their playing. But then, it's rare to even find a guitar player who doesn't list Hendrix as one of their biggest influences.
This video validates everything I've been teaching myself. I was able to figure out the CAGED system by playing the all variations of the 1-3-5 chord shapes in all 5 pentatonic hand positions. I haven't been able to really do anything with it. But this video now has given me a lot of ideas
I TOTALLY forgot to show the G Major Shape Chord and Pentatonic Relationship: In Short, The G Major Chord SHAPE Gets the Form 1 Pentatonic Shape, just like the E minor Shape Chord. You can use this Form 1 For a G Shape in the instance when you mentally play the E Shape, BUT you want to play a more familiar pentatonic pattern, so you go backwards from the E Shape and mentally connect it to the G shape (shown in video) and use the Form #1 where the G Shape would be. Will address this in my next live video. So Subscribe with the bell icon so you get notified when I'm live with this content. Live Review of this Lesson: th-cam.com/video/_E-pD8VOwtc/w-d-xo.html CAGED Major Video: th-cam.com/video/1kQOsPhxR00/w-d-xo.html CAGED Minor Video: th-cam.com/video/a-FJI2q9FaU/w-d-xo.html 5 Pentatonic Boxes Video: th-cam.com/video/zb1HVEyy2S4/w-d-xo.html Soloing Over Little Wing th-cam.com/video/2Ou49KRq11s/w-d-xo.html
StichMethod Guitar Actually, you said at about 11:30 that he switches to the G-Major Shape & the G-Major Shape gets Form 1. Pretty sure that’s exactly what you said, but you might want to double-check me.
I don't know what it is ...But every time I watch one of your videos I feel HAPPY.....I can't play for Shi t but at least I'm happy trying.....Thanks...lol
Ian is a lizard people person. He's using his chameleon psycho powers on you. Of course you feel happy! He wants you practicing your earth guitar instead of standing in the way of his plans for world wide domination.
This explains that iconic Hendrix style much better than all other videos I've seen on the subject on TH-cam. I really appreciate all that you're doing. Thanks so much and keep it up!
Stitch, man you rule! This really helped me connect some dots and I’ve been playing for years. You’re great in how you explain and demonstrate. I’m a new fan.
You bleeped yourself which made the moment even funnier. It's tough to stay in the zone when I have to pause and rewind. Thank you for believing in us!
THANK YOU!!! I am teaching myself with help from TH-cam (lots of Stitch Method), and started thinking I could see chords in the pentatonic, but wasn’t smart enough to really figure it out. THIS makes SO much sense! Thank you, thank you, thank you! For me, this is your most helpful video yet.
Awesome lesson I've always played by ear this was definitely a lesson/direction I can adhere to and follow. You broke it down to be understandable in a less complicated way!! Thank you!!
Thank you for this lesson, ive never tried using the pentatonic this way , ive always tried to see the positions together but never thought about doing both AND adding the cage, ive probaly watched 1000 different pentatonic vids
Once I learned why Hendrix played the way he did, it opened up a whole new part of my brain and made it very simple to see the chord shapes as I was playing rhythm and lead. Great content here. I think you could even take it a step further by showing some of his notorious licks in major and minor... he uses a ton of broken chord shapes to create those licks. I know it is difficult to do if you have small hands, but using those triad chords with the thumb on the bass note opens up a lot of opportunity to add some color to your standard chords because the pinky is free to roam...
Just THANKYOU you are a master of the fret board and I'm learning something new each day ...I used to play in a band and I loved playing hey Joe and actually after watching you I realize I don't have to copy Hendrix note for note but most definitely it would be in the style of Hendrix ....played in e minor oentanic and your video explained what actually works best ty stitch I love hey Joe and so much fun to jam too
This is the best Hendrix theory lesson I've ever had, I knew a lot of the information already, but this has 'stitched' it all together for me !! Amazing! Lovely 😜🤘
What amazes me the most is not really the simplicity of this, but how hendrix's creative mind allowed him to do so much with so little... Man was a genius ahead of his time
Another really good example I use when I teach people guitar is "Remember"... bc he does exactly what you're saying he does, but he makes it a 1-5-4. (with a lil 12 bar turn) progression.
Another amazing lesson Ian, you present unique insights into the intricacies specific to guitar like no other. As a player i like to learn why so i can adapt and reuse. No one provides those insights better Stitch. Can't wait for more
@@StichMethodGuitar yes, it’s great. It has helped me a lot thanks. I’ve still got a way to go before I fully get my head round it though. Hopefully that won’t be too long with your help.
You are so intelligent. Was there ever a time when you were like me, ignorant of all these things? I so wish you were my neighbor. I'd be breaking down your door to study these things from you. Why did none of my guitar teachers ever teach me these things? So sad, all the money and time I spent on lessons where they just used me to get money.
Man your videos are really great. Straightforward and relaxed approach. Unfortunately I haven't had the "ah-HA!" moment yet in guitar...been in limbo for years with only slight progressions. I'll have to just sit and replay these vids until it starts making sense....just sooo much content out there it's quite overwhelming at times...I'm gonna keep chiseling away at it though👍👍
Just want to say Man!! You are a really great teacher and I can totally learn from your style. I’m a new subscriber but excited to see all your posts. Keep em coming and great job thank you. Rock on!
Man this is the best. Its one thing to learn hendrix. but to break down his playing and mind set about writing songs is unreal. thank you so much. P.s Stich method guitar picks would be sweet.
You alwaz come with so useful tips by simplifying in such a way that is useful from beginner to advance players. Plz keep posting such useful lessons. 😊
Awesome again. I didn't know that I have been playing the caged system for years but watching you talk about it it's all just clicking. I was watching shape 5 in slow mo and found this gem though :) Speed .25 11:16 Gave me a giggle. Peace!
I think Mike McCready and Pearl Jam would freely admit that Yellow Ledbetter is highly derivative of Hendrix. In fact, you can find videos online of live performances where they’ve actually turned it into a medley with Little Wing. And that’s not a bad thing to do if you’re going to sprinkle these types of techniques into your own solos: own the fact that it’s derivative, and quote Hendrix melodies directly (to make it even more obvious).
This is great, thanks. I've only been playing for a few years, and had just started working some of this out by myself. This video has unlocked lots more for me.
Another great video! Thank you sir! A lot to digest and review. Appreciate you posting those links above also so we know where to go! Trying to get caught up...
I really enjoy watching your videos. Love the way you explain everything. I’ve been waiting for some Jimi, I was worried you love Trey and Jerry too much and Jimi not enough. 😂😂. Would love you to do some 70’s FZ.
I hung up my guitar 30 years ago (don't ask) and lost it all. I became feaful to pick it up again and acknowledge what I had lost. This Christmas my son talked me into finally taking a few wobbly steps. I took my beautiful vintage Kramer down off the wall and to The Medicine Man for complete overhaul.
Then I discovered these stitch Method video lessons. Man you're giving me back all the joy I had lost. The knowledge and muscle memory are returning fast. Thank you so much for resusitating me. You are a guitar saint and now I stick with all your videos. You are the 'go to' dude!
I love this guy! Of ALL the guitar lessons on TH-cam, he is the most clear, concise, funny, self-depracating teacher Ive come across.
I love you too
Man I love this mans videos for one he teaches good stuff and for two he seems like the nicest guy in the world. A lot of guitar lesson videos has a guy coming off as a show off but this guy is just bad ass on the guitar and a good teacher through a video and it’s so easy to just keep interested in what he is teaching you! Keep the videos coming bro your helping people like me out so much! Rock on bro
I second the notion he is a cool dude! Rock on man 🤘😜
AWESOME. Thank you so much. I have loved Hendrix since before I saw him live (1972). First album I ever bought was Experience. Played guitar as a kid (still have my 1958 3/4 size Rickenbaker), but gave it up for decades. Now as an old man, picking it up again, learning all the things I never knew as a kid (such as caged and scale shapes). You feel like a kindred spirit. Thanks!!
Ok, Stich! I have been playing for many many years, and have take private lessons, group lessons, in person and on-line. But, since I found you awhile back my playing has moved forward so much. I actually feel as though I am a guitar player, and that's because of your material! I appreciate all you do here. Thank you!
I hope other teachers don’t get upset about the information you are putting out this is very effective and awesome for people who either does not have the time or the money to get the personal one on one lessons please keep this quality work coming out to us bro
I see a lot of stuff on TH-cam, even from very prepared teachers and musicians, but I can assure that this guy is one of the very few that in each of those videos gives you REAL KNOWLDEGE, usable knowledge about guitar that I've not found anywhere else. Meanwhile other people try to do short videos as clickbait and try to give you general topics, you end up knowing something very little new about what they talked about, but without giving you a real intuition and a "mental way" to visualize and exploit what they said. THIS guy gives you the real intuition about a topic making this new knowledge USABLE, in very kind and simple way.
Man, each of your videos are true lessons, the ones that you usually pay high for a 1vs1 lesson, so keep going like that because every time I watch some from you I truly learn something new. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND EXPERIENCE
Ivan, thanks so much for the kind words
Great lesson.
I always find it interesting that even after all these years, guitar players are still studying Hendrix. It's amazing how his music is still not only relevant, but he is still one of the most influential guitar players. And for good reason, Hendrix is a true guitar god. More players should incorporate some of his style into their playing. But then, it's rare to even find a guitar player who doesn't list Hendrix as one of their biggest influences.
Lost at the top of his game too. I often wonder what music the world was robbed by his passing.
This video validates everything I've been teaching myself. I was able to figure out the CAGED system by playing the all variations of the 1-3-5 chord shapes in all 5 pentatonic hand positions. I haven't been able to really do anything with it. But this video now has given me a lot of ideas
Stich Method always open my eyes and make things a lot easier for me!! Thanks again man! U’re the best!
I think I'll have to watch that like 100 more times to commit it to memory, so much info but all so good. Awesome lesson!
I TOTALLY forgot to show the G Major Shape Chord and Pentatonic Relationship: In Short, The G Major Chord SHAPE Gets the Form 1 Pentatonic Shape, just like the E minor Shape Chord. You can use this Form 1 For a G Shape in the instance when you mentally play the E Shape, BUT you want to play a more familiar pentatonic pattern, so you go backwards from the E Shape and mentally connect it to the G shape (shown in video) and use the Form #1 where the G Shape would be. Will address this in my next live video. So Subscribe with the bell icon so you get notified when I'm live with this content.
Live Review of this Lesson:
th-cam.com/video/_E-pD8VOwtc/w-d-xo.html
CAGED Major Video: th-cam.com/video/1kQOsPhxR00/w-d-xo.html
CAGED Minor Video: th-cam.com/video/a-FJI2q9FaU/w-d-xo.html
5 Pentatonic Boxes Video: th-cam.com/video/zb1HVEyy2S4/w-d-xo.html
Soloing Over Little Wing th-cam.com/video/2Ou49KRq11s/w-d-xo.html
StichMethod Guitar Stich, is there a way to send PM’s to you?
Thank you!
StichMethod Guitar Actually, you said at about 11:30 that he switches to the G-Major Shape & the G-Major Shape gets Form 1. Pretty sure that’s exactly what you said, but you might want to double-check me.
Part 2 ?
Can I throw up now?😳
I don't know what it is ...But every time I watch one of your videos I feel HAPPY.....I can't play for Shi t but at least I'm happy trying.....Thanks...lol
you're right...lol
I feel it too and put it down to Ian's humourous self deprecating modesty and his sunny disposition.
Ian is a lizard people person. He's using his chameleon psycho powers on you. Of course you feel happy! He wants you practicing your earth guitar instead of standing in the way of his plans for world wide domination.
Rock on
You’re a genius. I love how you connected the caged chords to the pentatonic shapes. I need to learn Little Wing now. Thanks
This explains that iconic Hendrix style much better than all other videos I've seen on the subject on TH-cam. I really appreciate all that you're doing. Thanks so much and keep it up!
Stitch, man you rule! This really helped me connect some dots and I’ve been playing for years. You’re great in how you explain and demonstrate. I’m a new fan.
Thanks Mike, glad to have you around!
You bleeped yourself which made the moment even funnier. It's tough to stay in the zone when I have to pause and rewind. Thank you for believing in us!
THANK YOU!!! I am teaching myself with help from TH-cam (lots of Stitch Method), and started thinking I could see chords in the pentatonic, but wasn’t smart enough to really figure it out. THIS makes SO much sense! Thank you, thank you, thank you! For me, this is your most helpful video yet.
I’ve been trying to understand the CAGED system for YEARS. Watching this video, I’m ALMOST getting it. Subscribed!
Watch my caged primer playlist and then free Masterclass…. Guaranteed to work I promise
Awesome lesson I've always played by ear this was definitely a lesson/direction I can adhere to and follow. You broke it down to be understandable in a less complicated way!! Thank you!!
Excellent lesson, Stich! Starting to get this caged technique.
A new holy trinity of Hendrix, the Strat and Stich... I look forward to more of this!
It’s awesome how you watched Hendrix and figured all that out upside down and backwards 🤣🤣🎸😎
Fantastic video. Only five minutes in and I've gotten my lessons for the week. Thanks.
Thank you for this lesson, ive never tried using the pentatonic this way , ive always tried to see the positions together but never thought about doing both AND adding the cage, ive probaly watched 1000 different pentatonic vids
Stitch. You have put out a lot of great videos. This may be your best one yet.
Once I learned why Hendrix played the way he did, it opened up a whole new part of my brain and made it very simple to see the chord shapes as I was playing rhythm and lead. Great content here. I think you could even take it a step further by showing some of his notorious licks in major and minor... he uses a ton of broken chord shapes to create those licks. I know it is difficult to do if you have small hands, but using those triad chords with the thumb on the bass note opens up a lot of opportunity to add some color to your standard chords because the pinky is free to roam...
Just THANKYOU you are a master of the fret board and I'm learning something new each day ...I used to play in a band and I loved playing hey Joe and actually after watching you I realize I don't have to copy Hendrix note for note but most definitely it would be in the style of Hendrix ....played in e minor oentanic and your video explained what actually works best ty stitch I love hey Joe and so much fun to jam too
Thank you so much! This is the most clear and valuable explanation of the Hendrix style playing over chords I ever seen on TH-cam.
Super enlightening material bro I really had a blast taking that all in. Keep It Up!
That is a great video. I have known the chords and the pentatonic patterns for years but this info is gold!
Excellent lesson, combining elements of Jimi with Cage techniques in a very accessible way.
Thankyou! Learnt a lot of Hendrix songs over lockdown and this lesson has made everything I learnt make ALOT more sense! You are an excellent teacher!
This is the best Hendrix theory lesson I've ever had, I knew a lot of the information already, but this has 'stitched' it all together for me !! Amazing! Lovely 😜🤘
Linking the pentatonic forms to the CAGED chords has really helped my visualization. Thanks!
I watched this video about 10 times. Well done. Learned soooo much..Caged system Scale Correlations Major Minor relationships etc. Great video.
What amazes me the most is not really the simplicity of this, but how hendrix's creative mind allowed him to do so much with so little... Man was a genius ahead of his time
Another really good example I use when I teach people guitar is "Remember"... bc he does exactly what you're saying he does, but he makes it a 1-5-4. (with a lil 12 bar turn) progression.
What this lesson teaches in less than 20 minutes is what took me years to figure out.
Oh,the power of TH-cam.
Another amazing lesson Ian, you present unique insights into the intricacies specific to guitar like no other. As a player i like to learn why so i can adapt and reuse. No one provides those insights better Stitch. Can't wait for more
Good stuff man....good stuff.
I still haven’t got my head full around the CAGED Root system, but I’ve learnt more from you than anyone else. Thank you, love your channel!! 😎
Have you watched my Caged primer playlist?
@@StichMethodGuitar yes, it’s great. It has helped me a lot thanks. I’ve still got a way to go before I fully get my head round it though. Hopefully that won’t be too long with your help.
Wow this was a great lesson.Perfect speed and flow.
This. This. This was my mind bendy brain exploding.. oh my god I get it.. moment.
Props to you stitch. What a teacher.
Great job with this. You have a superb way of teaching this. Your related videos have elevated my playing so much. Many thanks
Good insight into the pentatonic use. Most useful. Thanks
You are so intelligent. Was there ever a time when you were like me, ignorant of all these things?
I so wish you were my neighbor. I'd be breaking down your door to study these things from you.
Why did none of my guitar teachers ever teach me these things? So sad, all the money and time
I spent on lessons where they just used me to get money.
Man that Strat sounds sweet
Man your videos are really great. Straightforward and relaxed approach. Unfortunately I haven't had the "ah-HA!" moment yet in guitar...been in limbo for years with only slight progressions. I'll have to just sit and replay these vids until it starts making sense....just sooo much content out there it's quite overwhelming at times...I'm gonna keep chiseling away at it though👍👍
Your Strat sounds great. especially for the Jimi lesson .
Lots of good info. Watched it three times probably going to watch it several more. Good job Ian
Just want to say Man!! You are a really great teacher and I can totally learn from your style. I’m a new subscriber but excited to see all your posts. Keep em coming and great job thank you.
Rock on!
Man this is the best. Its one thing to learn hendrix. but to break down his playing and mind set about writing songs is unreal. thank you so much. P.s Stich method guitar picks would be sweet.
You alwaz come with so useful tips by simplifying in such a way that is useful from beginner to advance players. Plz keep posting such useful lessons. 😊
A golden nugget of an instructional video! Awesome. Thank you!
Awesome again. I didn't know that I have been playing the caged system for years but watching you talk about it it's all just clicking.
I was watching shape 5 in slow mo and found this gem though :)
Speed .25
11:16 Gave me a giggle. Peace!
Man, thank you sooo much for this video. I've been working on stringing this information together myself for a bit. This is exactly what I needed
This brought a lot together for me
Priceless lesson
Sweet...I got a lot out this lesson.. thankful
You dropped this video while me and my teacher were working on Hendrix!
I have spies everywhere
Thanks for this. Excellent stuff!
Salute! No one teaches like you do! You are born with scales in your hand! Mhuah! I love you!! Hahahahaha
Great Explanation! Cheers from Vancouver Island.
I think Mike McCready and Pearl Jam would freely admit that Yellow Ledbetter is highly derivative of Hendrix. In fact, you can find videos online of live performances where they’ve actually turned it into a medley with Little Wing. And that’s not a bad thing to do if you’re going to sprinkle these types of techniques into your own solos: own the fact that it’s derivative, and quote Hendrix melodies directly (to make it even more obvious).
Most definately
All music is derivative
Hendrix and Pearl Jam are from the same hometown of Seattle.
That is such a beautiful fiesta red strat. As soon as I can afford more than a squier that’s the guitar I want .
oh, man! after a year of tryin' to understand this system, it all connected in this video :D great job!!
Excellent Lesson Just what I Needed! THANKS!
Brilliant!!! It's like learn a new language, but have the creativity to speak some iconics riffs it's just another thing! Nice video and nice guy!
This is great, thanks. I've only been playing for a few years, and had just started working some of this out by myself. This video has unlocked lots more for me.
You, sir, are a fine teacher.
Another great video! Thank you sir! A lot to digest and review. Appreciate you posting those links above also so we know where to go! Trying to get caught up...
I'm new to this channel, but good golly miss Molly this homeboy knows his stuff!! Just subbed, and will be signing up for instruction... 😎😆
Gee golly yukyukyuk
Some of that actually made sense to me, which is pretty amazing. Study more I must. Thanks Stich...
I really enjoy watching your videos. Love the way you explain everything. I’ve been waiting for some Jimi, I was worried you love Trey and Jerry too much and Jimi not enough. 😂😂. Would love you to do some 70’s FZ.
Amazeballs! 🙏🏻Thank You
I subscribed recently and this video is EXACTLY what I needed! Thank you for all your work Stich :)
this is the video i have been wanting to see
Great lesson Ian! Love your Hendrix lessons.
you are great at teaching! thank you....
Pure genius my man! New subscriber here!
You have a great personality. Keep it up
cool ...well presented and easy to follow - thanks
Love your teachings stitch' been a minute .. Thx
Thank you Ian. That is some wild stuff.
I love this guitar tone. So beautiful!
Love that guitar stitch
Excellent. Hendrix did but without knowing it I reckon like many.
Great video lesson!
You rock great JH tips
Hi Stich, nice to see, you're playing a Strat ☺☺Keep on rocking dude ☺☺🎸🎸
Fantastic! Thanks Stich!
Great info once again!! Thanks so much.
Like you man!!! Thanks a lot for the great work you do, what a discover to find you😜😀!!! Abrazo fuerte 👍👊
Thank you for the amazing lessons Stich.
Man. You inspire me daily.
Great lesson Stich! This was an eye opening one for me. Keep it up!
The E shape barre chord can go over 5th an 6th positions too, when acting as the IV or V chord.
Thanks for sharing !
All guitar players use the CAGED method. I invented this in my brain 20 years ago. Didn't know CAGED was a thing. It just makes sense.
Exactly 👊