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Part of my Thursday Guitar Fundamentals Series: The most overlooked aspect of our playing is our plucking hand. Whether we are using a pick or finger picking, learning how to control the pressure of pluck is a must for any guitar player. Here we are looking at a simple way to get more emotion, dynamics, and feel into the songs you already know on guitar and how to enhance your future guitar learning journey. I hope you enjoy!
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[@suncookrocks]

Definitely gonna try that pick pressure thing as soon as I fish it out of the sound hole.

[@StichMethodGuitar]

😂🤣

[@mathewhale3581]

Made me smile

[@totalrobot]

Ha

[@batolurio4047]

🤣

[@nickport1186]

Comedic

[@DN-wy3ud]

I thought merely being told how to play was good teaching. The way you teach makes me realise the importance of a teacher who actually cares, for once I feel like I could be a great player someday! This is definitely the best guitar channel ❤️

[@lueysixty-six7300]

The big channels seem more concerned with showing off all the new gear they got with their utube money than with sharing little gems like this. Thanks Stitch!🤙

[@patmccaffery1543]

Stumbled across this video by accident...love it. You have a really nice manner about your teaching.... I'm sure there are many watching as well as me who are enjoying your videos 👍👍..!!

[@Tincan21ify]

One of the things I enjoy most about your videos is that you seem to enjoy *playing*. I've taken lessons (on various instruments) from various people over the years and one big takeaway was... they didn't always. Thank you.

[@Ditch1221]

I been leaning guitar about 5 years now. I had a few instructors in this time. Some were ok, some were good, one sucked eggs. I’ve seen many on line teachers on you tube over the years, mostly all pretty good. Stitch IMHO is top shelf. Explains everything and he can get the point across in a fun way and not like hammering in like a storm trooper. He keeps it light and fun and always smiling. Thank you for your talent and what you do my friend.

[@jacktorse28]

I have watched thousands of KZbin/video guitars lessons and this one hands down helped me instantly become a better player. In fact the instrument feels different in my hands it sounds so much better. I have been playing for years.

[@jacktorse28]

Thank you for your video.

[@calliopivogiatzis2235]

I like the way you teach by using actual songs. Theres another video that uses generic melodies to teach guitar but your method is better

[@345kobi]

Careful people, this gent is trying to turn us into real guitar players.

[@patgaff2536]

Yay!

[@GeorgeStraughn]

I'm still getting back into playing again after 40 years. This tutorial is helping me out tremendously. I highly appreciate the way that you help guitarist to regain there playing abilities. New supporter here my friend.

[@Mach1Airspace]

Astonishing, as a 1 year self taught newby it was only yesterday that I noticed the difference when I squeeze the pick, and today this incredible well timed lesson.

[@bradbennett3778]

your on it ol boy,i am a tad older than you and can really appreciate your lessons..i have had 25 yrs of not playing, but its all coming back really fast..over the hills and far away only took 5 minutes to come back smoothly..cheers

[@zbuk78]

at first I thought You cheated on rhythm, but then I realized dynamic/louder sound is also made by faster pluckin' :) and it gives more swing to the rhythm :)

[@drewtullio2385]

The pick pressure trick is totally my new favorite trick on the guitar.

[@kenlee5015]

Everyone who grew up listening to music since the loudness wars immediately googles the definition of dynamics. Stitch, teacher of life

[@RBZ3]

Nice lesson...cheers! Another way of sounding richer is to not use the point of the pick but to use the rounded edge. This is especially true with a thicker pick.

[@SuperHeliboy]

You have such a wonderful teaching style. Thank you. Following and likening.

[@patgaff2536]

You are a joy to watch and listen to. Thank you for sharing your gifts.

[@KevinIlsen]

Physics in play! When the pick is held loosely, it "wobbles" a little bit with each hit of the strings. That wobbling releases some of the energy. By contrast, when the pick is held tightly, it doesn't wobble, so no energy is lost -- all the energy is transferred to the strings.

[@dball5243]

No shit Sherlock. You have to take entry-level physics for that one genius?

[@williamocallaghan5504]

Thanks Ian you make me realize how much I've forgotten or maybe never really knew you are a great teacher!!!🎸

[@JB-ov2el]

This lesson makes me think of Neil Young and his use of dynamics or accents as he moves through the song. Great video!

[@maureengrant9077]

Great lesson thankyou. Look forward to improving my sound.

[@KevinORourke25]

A subtle move with BIG results. I often forget this technique. Thanks Ian. Kevin O'Rourke

[@blakebunch4485]

Lime in the Coconut Brings back days way gone by

[@danr5105]

I am a beginner (only 1 year in but I am 66) I am finding out so many subtle things that affect sound. The day I by chance used a thicker pick I was amazed at how the sound changed (on my Martin D16E) I was an auto mechanic for 40+ years,the job and arthritis took a toll on my hands (both hands but my left pointer finger is the big problem. I really enjoy the times I discover that I already knew how to do something I thought I still had to learn. A lot of this "guitar playing" is convincing yourself you can do it. I see the "imperfection" in the wood right above the soundhole on your Taylor. My Martin has several (and a much bigger one in the same place) of those areas. I look at them as something that makes it unique. I will always be able to identify my guitar with just a glance.

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Yeah! They are known to me at least as “Bear Claws” and they are totally unique. Love the looks. Keep rockin’

[@bymicromize]

What I hear a lot is that people tend to put pressure always on their chords or notes. Try to reverse this. So I recommend to play everything very soft and then you can start playing with dynamics as this video perfectly shows. Good one!

[@ogawasan5581]

Even for people who already knew the concept of dynamics , you still end up leaving with beautiful riffs to play :p thank you for teaching me that run like hell riff i loved it

[@elderberry-hamster]

Great tip! My next band is definitely going to be called 'Dynamic Swell' Thanks!!

[@justinrayguitars6024]

The G flat run was the first thing that I learned on a guitar back in the 70s. Great video!

[@GoldPlate29]

Totally makes sense! Now I need to practice "over the hills and far away". Thanks!

[@user-zg1qz8oz2u]

An awesome and important lesson. Thanks.

[@kylebarcomb6192]

Thanx i need this in my playing for sure

[@michaelk3582]

I keep coming back to your videos now that I have found you. Your information is bottom line more helpful then anything I come across. I like your teaching style and you look like you're really enjoy playing guitar. Thank you and I'm definitely going to be coming back and making you my new teacher.

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Wow! So glad I am a part of the journey.

[@desmneylon]

Great Job Stitch. Meaty content. Great.

[@Iam1DK]

Yay another stitch method video! I hope you and your family are safe and well

[@patstar3808]

You are a good teacher. Thanks for your work. Your videos are really helpful

[@mybestfriendisamonkey173]

I hear it my friend. I've been wrestling with dynamics for quite awhile. Because of my rate in the Navy, I've broken several fingers and a few of them were the same fingers lol. It causes me to squeeze real hard so I don't drop it or let it spin. But since I've been doing it for so long it's hard to stop doing. But I'm getting it. You have now been in the mind of Mike lol. Great video.

[@TommySG1]

Always hated that coconut song and now you're playing it and I'm getting into it here LOL! I can watch your lessons all day man, great stuff really. Thanks man.

[@seanenglish3002]

Wow. I had no idea. I have tried to pick harder and softer but no squeezing. That is so cool! Thank you so much.

[@mephestopholes]

Exactly! Same for me.

[@jasonnoyes9367]

Nice job - sometimes we forget the most basic elements! I always enjoy your lessons because you are an excellent teacher.

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Thank you for the kind words Jason, it means a lot and is much appreciated.

[@gthrockstar]

So advanced, it's simple

[@FingerMonsterGuitar]

I just started watching your videos. So goddamn helpful. Every video and learn something new and valuable. Keep them coming stitch man👍

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Very glad to have you!

[@ninjaturtle205]

you should put up a full beginners course. I, like many others, picked up the guitar during quarantine, and I can only rely on online tutorials.

[@markbrady7532]

Thank you for this! Dynamics play into the fretting hand too, depending on how hard you press/squeeze. Listen to Hendrix’s “foxy lady”, that hard squeezed ‘E’ on the 5th string…..

[@allmendoubt4784]

Run!

[@jcnlaw]

Thank you Stich! Great video. Keep up the great work!

[@MikeDGuitar]

This lesson has really grown on me. I've found using a gallop rhythm, which you demonstrated with the Pink Floyd song, using a dynamic punch on the onbeats has made rhythm practice much more fun and productive.

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Awesome to Hear!!

[@MikeDGuitar]

@@StichMethodGuitar Thanks for the lesson!

[@toddpomeroy6367]

Ian is the best. Great teacher. I've learned more through his channel than I ever did with private lessons. Thanks again.

[@StichMethodGuitar]

So nice to hear. Thanks Todd

[@williamocallaghan5504]

Stitch I love that song wasn't that a commercial lime in thee coconut 🎸

[@MGNuckles]

Thanks for the information. You are great at explaining playing, and I am so tired of these guitar snobs. Outstanding!

[@nikolaki]

I decided to learn Adrian Legg's piece Last Track from a book of his with 12 transcriptions. I started to learn this song having not heard the original recording! I did find a couple of covers on KZbin in different keys. Anyway, I learnt it from the transcription. I can play it through with fairly even dynamics. There were times where I could start to hear the various parts of the piece emerging hinting at the dynamics I should be employing. So I order the CD to hear the original. Chalk and cheese. Astonishing use of dynamics a great study piece.

[@gasolineroberts6066]

Great lesson. Thank you so much.

[@zenrobotninja]

Love these vids

[@Weedbandit12]

As always, very helpful lesson. Thanks stitch!

[@masterofce]

You are The Best.!

[@philipmarkedwards]

Very helpful - thanx!

[@Waz-2000]

This is really useful. Also works in reverse, my playing lacks dynamics by being on the too loud side. I will try and add in some quieter playing with a loose pick.

[@rubenzamora9383]

Thank you so much for your help and advice 👌

[@scotthack2632]

Ok. I’ll subscribe. 😁. Hello from Alaska!

[@martymcgill1312]

A lot of new guitarists use a pick that is too thin. I use a .88 mm pick and my dynamic control is literally within my fingers. Thin picks have their place, but folks need to learn how to operate a guitar pick.

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Absolutely... the thicker the pick the better your dynamic capabilities

[@martymcgill1312]

@@StichMethodGuitar I started playing in 1967, and used a bread bag holder for a pick, lol. I have learned tons from your videos and I appreciate you. Cheers Bro.

[@StichMethodGuitar]

I’ll be your getaway driver

[@ianhaffenden-music7267]

Excellent and helpful as always...thank you

[@mountain_girl]

Just stumbled across your channel recently and yet cannot express how grateful I am for both your teaching and your content. You state that you are striving to provide "ah ha" moments to students, and you really are delievering that for me. I am very much interested in working through your method in a structured way and hope to be able to work up to your master lessons. might be a stupid question, but do you recommend and particular order to your playlists? Thank you very much for all of the work and heart and soul.

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Pentatonic Mastery Playlist, Blues Primer Playlist and the Caged Playlist should light your fire pretty well. Thanks for reaching out and enjoying the channel.

[@mountain_girl]

@@StichMethodGuitar , thank you for the quick reply.

[@stricknine8623]

Great video and very well articulated...Subscribing.

[@MelodyMaker]

Very well done with good examples.

[@warrenposternack8392]

You nailed it!

[@brocsmith26]

Great lesson. I think you said it most appropriately near the end, " accented notes". To me, dynamics applies more to an overall sound and intensity of an entire section of music. Fundamentals are definitely the key to great sound!!

[@mboyer68]

You just gained another subscriber:) I listened to your House of the Rising Sun with and without Dynamics and number of times and didn't hear anything. Then after I listened to your explanation I went back and listened again. I can't believe I didn't hear that the first time???? I feel stupid! Thank you for the video. I'm an intermediate player (I hope) and never thought about this or heard anyone else talk about it. The funny thing is I've been learning over the hills and far away which you played. I love that song!! You make me want to put the electric away and blow the dust off my acoustic ! In fact... I'm gonna do that right now! Edit: Man..I picked up my acoustic thinking that I'd get nice loud hammer ons and pulloffs on my acoustic.. like you. But no, wimpy almost zero hammer ons and barely better pulloffs. William Thomas Francis???? HELP?!?!

[@russellcarre4726]

Great stuff very interesting

[@duaneblake7986]

Great practical advice. Jimmy Page was a terrific example, and your comparison examples between dynamic and non really got the message through for me Ian. Thank you.

[@CleatSurfer]

Great job on this, Ian. Loved the nuance of pick pressure concept. Another pesky thing affecting tone is having strings ring you don’t intend. It’s a constant battle. With fingerstyle, brushing a wound G string drives me insane.

[@grahamjenkin2882]

Top job as always - insightful. Cheers!!!

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Thanks Graham

[@johnholmeswebb8162]

When you played house of the rising son, I hit subscribe. I want that song at my funeral. That and "sleepwalk" by Santos and Johnny, are two of my favorite pieces of clean guitar music.

[@tmaxb1]

What size string are you using? What are the brightest strings in your option?

[@TheGhuru]

I JUST stumbled on to your channel earlier. I run a FB group called Beginning Guitarists Unite and have already shared a couple of your other videos with the group. Great channel man! \m/

[@StichMethodGuitar]

That’s awesome!!! Thanks so much for the share and vote of confidence. Means a lot.

[@TheGhuru]

@@StichMethodGuitar VERY welcome! Keep doing your thing sir!

[@tmaxb1]

Stitch. Thx!

[@davecovert9691]

Thanks for the lesson, got a long way to go on Droning that D string, you make it look so easy!

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Just tilt your pick, and think Down Up Down. Rock on

[@MrKkramme]

Good video!

[@Dutcharmytent]

Another great lesson

[@fennarios]

Thats one of the reasons Garcia is one of the best, dynamics like no other! specially (for me at least) at the sg period

[@StichMethodGuitar]

I’ll be doing a solo dynamics video soon to talk about this very thing. Rock on

[@anthonystone1748]

I play that exact same guitar!

[@noname1st139]

nicely explained

[@aft41]

Wow, pic pressure! Never heard of that before. I create dynamics by softening/hardening my wrist. Is that part of your method, too?

[@exodusfivesixfivesix8050]

Bro where is the pickups? Wait is that a Jazz III tortex 2mm? Those are great!

[@cavaturnagesh]

shared, very good content

[@bearsgonefishing9897]

I thought for sure you were going into Lifeboy in your intro montage.........love the video as always.

[@martynspooner5822]

Always wanted to know how to play put the lime in the coconut song. Thanks

[@JustinTaylor1098]

Bloody hell, I never knew that! Brilliant. You have a new subscriber sir, thank you.

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Welcome to the club!

[@mick32156]

Thankyou

[@shaines]

Love the Dead stuff you do

[@bradgriffith658]

I wonder this in every video. Is that pic to the right of your head a painting of the finger lakes in upstate NY?

[@aft41]

I am thinking this dynamic technique can also bring out the melody line, in chord/melody arrangements.

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Oh I’ll be getting to that don’t you worry😬👍

[@dbuck5350]

Noooo, just keep playing more intro, darn it. That was so sweet sounding.

[@scoobydoo4087]

Great lessons. I’m a beginner and I only know chords up at the top of the neck. You and others are playing chords all over the neck. I’ve looked at chord charts with hundreds and hundreds of chords. It’s impossible to memorize them all. Any suggestions? I thought House of the rising sun was played in triplets? Am I wrong?

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Watch my CAGED chord playlist. It will blow your mind

[@robhowe8353]

Subbed. Your vids rock!

[@john15333]

I really like your approach. I love your song choices too. Nice work, my dude! Keep up the great work!

[@Timlin937]

Doctaaaa!

[@trublgrl]

Dynamics, on guitar, essentially means relative loudness of individual notes or chords. It's important to understand what we're talking about is _loudness,_ not timing or note choice.

[@StichMethodGuitar]

That’s what we are talking about, pushing the pick makes a note louder but dynamics can be timed for greater effect

[@redwhiteblue9866]

Okay I can't take it anymore, are you ever going to get a truss rod cover for that guitar or are you just effing with me.

[@michaelsingJiuJitsu]

Wakes up to stich politely confirming what my wife is always telling me... I suck

[@dtinaaa]

I love you, man ❤️so charming and real