Bending In the Blues

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[@seanenglish3002]

I still love coming back to this video.

[@Frontireadventures]

I totally enjoy each lesson and find myself sitting here smiling and having fun.

[@suzanne_atkinson]

This is great. In just about 2 months I've gone from not really knowing anything about bends, to listening to your lessons, tim pierce, papastache and mimiciing/practicing these bends...to improvising with them and now you've defined them for me! Thank you for being the rational guitar teacher of youtube.

[@carsonwright1423]

Thank you for this entire playlist. I’ve been playing guitar for around six months and nothing has made me this excited to play guitar. Thank you stitch method!!!

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Awesome to hear! Glad you are enjoying!

[@russelh.9211]

Interesting that you mentioned the 440 Hz signal as the "A" note. The dial tone on a telephone is the same A note. For many years, in a pinch, I've been tuning my 5th string to the dial tone. Can't thank you enough for your videos. Your down to earth, humorous delivery is refreshing and inspiring. At sixty, I'm finally appreciating lead guitar and the blues. Whatever you're smoking, keep t up.

[@SD-nj1cy]

440 is called concert pitch. throughout time there were different standards. even today, different orchestra's will tune to a different pitch as their standard.. lastly, there's a whole debate over 440 vs 432 you can google..you can google the history of concert pitch/440 as well

[@seandaniel23]

Your beard is finally HD!

[@marefm1872]

For a second I thought you were in my living, that camera is great! much better the bending lesson, now I understand why my bendings sounded so weird..thanks for giving this clear lesson

[@jmoorecareers]

You have a real gift for making the fundamentals super clear. Thank you!

[@husseinzeind7071]

Truly appreciate you inserting some music theory and talking about positions as thirds and sevenths rather than which fret at which string. Videos like this are immensely helpful and yet hard to find

[@rolandjgutierrez7737]

Nice look Mr. Stich you look like a Pro.You are a Pro teach like a Pro and sound like a Pro. A true Professional..thanks for all your tutorials....Roland J Gutierrez.

[@aznrudegrl]

Thank you, Ian...you are an amazing teacher! You don't only teach techniques, but you magically add tidbits of theory in your lessons so that we understand what we're doing, and can apply them in our own playing. You're simply the best! This lesson (and everything else on your channel) is gold! P.s. The camera accents how good your hair looks in this video. 👌

[@TheSenps3]

very good teaching. a lot of guitar youtubers teach songs and say what note to play, but you teach why to play it and what "happens" when you play it and that teaches me alot! thanks! :)

[@Gregn604]

Just wanted to let you know that I've never really understood bending, but 10 minutes of your video and I get it! Bought your class, and taking it slow to get a good base. Just wanted to say thanks and that I look forward to all your videos.

[@bryanmannoia8410]

thanking us for thanking you, you're a class act as well as a stellar teacher.

[@jimilee459]

Yes!!! Blues primer is done, now, the master class

[@jimilee459]

StichMethod Guitar it's going well, things are clicking I'm still trying to grasp the hybrid scale.

[@wolfpac1970]

Great lesson. New camera is excellent. The fish picture behind really stands out now.

[@dcrich19]

New camera, all the better to see your smiling face. When I didn't see ya for a few days I figured you just needed a little break. You been busting butt since December. This video definitely answered a couple questions for me. But actually I've been taking your advice from the master class and concentrating on my rhythm playing and getting my chords down solid. Thanks Ian!

[@jim39j]

That is a good lesson I didn`t know that I thought you just bend as to how you felt . Keep up the good work you are a natural teacher. The new camera is really nice.

[@cjegues]

Ian your videos are the best!

[@yourbore]

I just finished your blues primer series and it's the best explanation of the blues, soloing and chords. I'm looking forward to buying the blues master class! Thank you from the bottom of my heart Ian, I love all of the videos and you have helped my playing dramatically.

[@StichMethodGuitar]

fuckgoogle so awesome to hear! No pressure, but my Blues Master Class, you learn this all over the neck. I don’t mean to sound pushy, but, thanks for the vote of confidence

[@YoussefRbahi]

Was just going to google that and then I find it on the top of my subscriptions. Great video! And the new camera makes a huge difference.

[@bridgen41]

You're a legend keep up the great work!

[@tomspallone1868]

Looks and sounds great. Was working on the master class today. I can actually hear myself improving!Thanks Ian.

[@Jimbolina1]

Ian, I am another new fan who just loves your personable style and great lessons. Thank you and all you other music teachers for taking the time to pass on the joy and excitement of music.

[@BodyMachineShop]

As always Ian a wealth of knowledge working on finishing the primer then to master class. Thanks you are a excellent teacher.

[@Wilayaat]

Great see you again and another super lesson!

[@MoneyShotSolo]

Very nice quality from the new cam and another great lesson...glad to see your KZbin excursion seems to be working out well.

[@PB_Chill]

Thanks for getting the camera and mic.

[@MrOblivious]

Another amazing lesson that has dramatically improved my playing. Getting ready for the the Master Class!

[@Darkfusion280]

Currently working on Albert King tracks. Great video, once again.

[@lynxlecher9547]

Great video!!! So what camera did you buy?

[@lynxlecher9547]

Nice :D

[@Arauder1]

It appears your new camera is making a much clearer image, sound is only going to be so good listening on an iPad, haven't played this on my desktop with my good sound system hooked up. And this was a good lesson, thanks!

[@RedRavenRecords]

A perfect instructional! Thank you.

[@chriscameron643]

Thanks. Its like you were reading my mind.I was hunting for the preferred bends in the pentatonic. Camera looks good!!!

[@drivenmad7676]

Jerry Garcia is an obvious influence of yours. I just found your content and can hear Jerry, big time. Nice!!!

[@armoon899]

Stich, you have taught me a lot. Keep it coming.

[@andrewptob]

You rock, sir! Thanks for all the lessons!

[@MaxCarroll93]

I appreciate you so much, Ian. Thank you.

[@007graeham]

So, so good that I've now got the 'Mercedes Benz' and it feels really blue thanks to you (which is a compliment)

[@nathanbutler9064]

Can you do a video on how to twerk your camera settings to get them just right? Asking for a friend Felt like I needed to say something serious too, so thanks for all the great lessons!

[@Guitargate]

Hey brother - just wanted to say keep up the good work, and glad to see you on Udemy! Best of luck :)

[@Guitargate]

Always :)

[@michaelammitzboll6416]

Another great video, fun and easy to understand and relate to. Congrats on your new camera... by the way, when you talk about that at the very beginning - you say you will 'twerk' it to get it better.... I think you meant 'tweak' it. But hey, it's up to you, if you want to Twerk, well I'm sure you have a lot of fans that would love to see that! ;) But seriously, thanks for another good video. Keep 'em coming. Michael.

[@michaelammitzboll6416]

I can't wait! Maybe we can see the cat twerking too...

[@anejo333]

Thanks for the Masterclass Ian. Thanks for doing this video too. I didn't think of asking about bends but I'm definitely missing bends targeting my notes. Sounds like i'm scatting the pentatonic without bends

[@2007colesy]

Very nice. I like your style. Easy to follow. Thanks.

[@kevinswisher9813]

Nice quality Ian, congrats on the upgrade. loved the" in the mind of " Jimmy page so Awesome !! keep it coming maybe some in the mind of Duane Allman/Dickie betts jam band guys.

[@professorhoodoo]

You need to come and see my blues show at Universal studio's .. My treat!!!!

[@olivierpillon4663]

Great lesson! Congrats (: merci pour les leçons ....à bientôt )

[@rayross997]

Google Mark "Big Toe" Goffeney, born without arms he plays with his feet, watch & hear this guy & then throw away all excuses you have about not being able to learn guitar. Mark's love of music could not be stopped, he is a true inspiration.

[@leebraly3904]

Thank you.

[@lawrencedeans1433]

Had to put on my sunglasses 😎 it was so colourful (blue)

[@ja1962]

Thanks, Ian. Congrats on the new camera! Possible to get in the mind of Joe Perry?

[@leemadd92]

Another top notch lesson! By far the most helpful and insightful guitar teacher on KZbin! Any chance you could do a lesson on vibrato technique?

[@davemassie3726]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Davuitar]

Love these videos man, I appreciate'chu.

[@Bbr6704]

Great and usefull! thanks!

[@PSBADDIE5095]

Stich, your beard looks EPIC in hd. When is the merch coming out? Any chance for a fan merch design contest?

[@ThomasMAbercrombie]

great class,

[@dpa103304]

Always great lessons. One correction. Open A string is 110 HZ not 440 HZ

[@trvsimpson]

dude, i love your vids

[@BlackBearSixTV]

Excellent - thank you.

[@davehill5539]

Thanks

[@zingkhe]

Hey thanks for the primer! really nailed the series! also i wanted to ask. is this all there is to the blues? just these 12 bars? or is there something more?

[@thefstopshere]

my name is also Ian and i love phish and led zeppelin. weird. and i listen to your lessons while i do the dishes. weirder. great job. 🤓

[@dougp2917]

Great! Thank you.

[@benjaminsaraviatoledo6643]

Nice! Thank you for sharing, great teacher, i hope one day Get in the mind of john mcloughlin..Congrats for ur cam ;)

[@rockstarpicante]

very cool. thanks bud.

[@johnmacmillan627]

Thx!

[@jmchessor]

I think I've seen the fish picture before. Where?

[@rodrich1644]

So would you classify a "blues curl" as a 4 into flat5?

[@SD-nj1cy]

youre the 1st person ive ever seen use a different string as reference. everyone else moves two frets up. they say bend a 1/4, 1/2, 1, 1.5 tones higher. the way you explain it makes more sense

[@rgletter]

which Canon dslr and mic did you get?

[@suzanne_atkinson]

Comfortably numb guitar solo ...to me is defined by the opening bends...do these fit in with this lesson as well? I should go figure that out myself too.

[@suzanne_atkinson]

I will check it out!!

[@haroldvondenstein]

Good stuff! What gauge strings are you using on your PSR if I may ask? Also, what brand? I am using D'Addario Nickel Wound XL... 10's...thinking about putting some 9's on my Fender Tele for easier bending. Will check to see if you have a video on gear. Thanks. Can't wait to start your online course. New camera is great.

[@MAL1C10US1NT3NT]

Is the idea to watch the blues primer playlist and get comfortable with the material and then hit the Blues Masterclass?

[@StichMethodGuitar]

+Greg Rodgerson yes! It really helps prime you with the ideas so you understand the concepts that work. Rock on

[@suzanne_atkinson]

Also, you said this was for position 1...do these bends also work as well in the other positions, just different fingering?

[@hightimeproperties]

thanks Ian! right now, I only have an acoustic. It seems really hard to get the bends right compared to you on the electric. is this the same approach on an acoustic? HighTime

[@embreesmith7613]

great resolution ..!! enjoying somma your stuff, but it's very beginner-ish I pass on the linx

[@embreesmith7613]

I pass on your video's to friends, they should buck up, and take some lessons from You ..!! I have my own Style, and am always looking for ideas to refine such unfortunately I can not post an example here one mention, it took me many years to understand that for Modal playing, you have to have a Modal Chord progression as far as I can tell, this is never described

[@embreesmith7613]

aaahhh .. I do not remember I pass the video's on, hoping somoene will take a skype lesson, thats prolly worth 100,000 views, right !! I am basically a Major/Mixo player I will send a sample to your Site (which you should promote here)

[@embreesmith7613]

facebooked ya .. :)

[@deloincec]

New camera rocks. Simple question : how come you have to pull UP the flat7 and the 4 to reach a higher note and pull DOWN the minor 3rd to reach a higher note ?

[@davidkopec5587]

deloincec I have the same question.

[@mamanoy]

David Kopec bending up or down does the same effect (raising the pitch of the note being played). The preference depends on the amount of space left on the fret board. For example, on the 1st string (high E), you won't have enough fretboard space to bend going down so bending up is the obvious choice. Now if you're on the 3rd/4th string, you have enough space to bend up or down.

[@stewea57]

Thanks Ian for the explanation

[@deloincec]

mind blowing stuff learned everyday, this one if thanks to you mr martikol !

[@ryanfagan8503]

So is bending the flat 7 another acceptable way of going "home" ?

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Ryan Fagan absolutely!

[@MrKongatthegates]

Holy crap is that why radiohead called it that i wonder

[@ChuckoComics]

Not a guitar question... But I know you can answer it... The powerful and moving song Halleluja... It's in C... But... The most dramatic moments are when a Major E is used... It should be E minor... What's going on here? Is there a name for this? Do you have any idea what I'm trying to ask you?

[@davepilgrim5798]

CHUCKO COMICS I dont know how to call it in english, i am italian. But it is a modal exchange. You can pick chords with same root from the minor/major scale and put them in the opposite scale. Example in C there is Am but you can use the A major chord in the song if the melody is ok. In this case, halleluja, is happend that you really feel that exchange but there is no rules about "dramatic effect".

[@bretschwartz]

both video and audio quality is fantastic! Although for a Florida boy your pretty pasty, for gods sake teach a lesson outside :)

[@robrobc8847]

Good job but you need to look at the camera

[@mrtambourineman6107]

Where's the video of you 'twerking it' - I wanna see that 😁

[@jfk8332]

Your going to twerk it? hahaha XD

[@nateo7045]

00:41 Still waiting on you to twerk it for us (;

[@tonytribble2977]

Can’t wait to see you twerk the video 😀

[@MrPDTaylor]

First

[@ronlight7013]

You know, you speak awfully quickly. In each of your demonstrations, lessons and discussions I miss a considerable amount of what you're saying due to your lack of enunciation and rapid-fire delivery. I guess you can take this comment for whatever it's worth.

[@George-hp7jg]

Ron Light you can slow the speed of of the video