Dive into a comprehensive guitar masterclass dissecting Jimi Hendrix's iconic slow blues style, focusing on 12 incredible bars from his live 1969 performance of "Red House" in Stockholm. Explore intricate riffs, chord progressions, and Hendrix's signature techniques through detailed breakdowns of each measure. Learn about Hendrix's unique approach to tritone substitutions, two-string bending tricks, and his custom string gauge. Gain insights into pick holding techniques, tone changes, and how to incorporate these elements into your own playing. Includes full-speed playthroughs, tips for personalizing licks, and a 12-bar jam track for practice. Perfect for guitarists looking to master the nuances of Hendrix's revolutionary blues style.
Jimi Hendrix Slow Blues Masterclass - 12 Incredible Bars from Red House, Live in 1969 - Guitar Lesson
Overview
Syllabus
- Intro Chords
- measures 3 and 4 A7 opening opening riff
- measure 5 D7 riff
- measure 6 and 7 - D7 to A7 riff
- measure 8 A7 riff
- measure 8-9 - A7-E7 riff
- measure 10 D7 riff
- measure 10 to 11 D7 to A7 riff
- measure 11 A7 to D7 riff
- measure 11 to 12 D7 to A7 riff
- measure 12 A7 to E7 Riff
- intro chords variation to start second round of 12 bars
- intro from Gary on overview of lesson
- Gary plays Hendrix’s riffs with his own variations
- Gary’s goal for the lesson
- Gary’s courses preview soloing for complete beginners, fretLIVE fretboard mastery
- Explanation and breakdown of the mishap between Noel and Jimi on starting in the wrong key
- Intro chords lessons and breakdown
- Jimi’s use of a TRITONE SUBSTITUTION in the intro chords explained!
- breakdown of the moment Jimi and Noel clash, and Jimi changes keys!
- measures 3 & 4 A7 opening riff breakdown and Hendrix’s signature two string bending trick
- measure 5 D7 riff breakdown, when band kicks in
- measure 6 and 7 - D7 to A7 riff breakdown
- How Jimi holds the pick and angles the pick
- measure 8 A7 riff breakdown and change in tone
- measure 8-9 A7-E7 riff breakdown
- Jimi’s unique custom string gauge .10 -.38
- return to measure 8-9 A7-E7 lick breakdown
- measure 10 D7 riff breakdown
- measure 10 to 11 D7 to A7 riff breakdown
- measure 11 A7 to D7 riff breakdown
- measure 11 to 12 D7 to A7 riff breakdown
- measure 12 A7 to E7 riff breakdown
- Play through of transcription, note for note at full speed, and tips on making it your own!
- Play through, but slightly changes ideas to help make them part of my own vocabulary!
- 12 Bar Jam Track! Your Turn to Jam!
- Thank you to Pow Music Patrons!
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