GO FROM: STRUMMING CHORDS TO PLAYING GUITAR: 3 SIMPLE PRACTICE IDEAS

[@thestonesaver6345]

I’ve been playing guitar for over 15 years. I’ve watched almost every “big teacher” on KZbin over the years, and you sir, are hands down the best at putting the techniques into a language that’s easy to understand. While others make me think “what did they just say” your videos make say “that makes sense.”

[@virginiaharabin8176]

Plus the colors are gorgeous

[@smileyfog]

Definitely agree!!

[@smileyfog]

I agree, as a person who has Trinity Gr8 an 2 years in BMus on university, this is absolutely brilliantly presented. I love it!! 😁

[@michaelramirez5969]

I agree. Maybe it's the scarf..

[@johnmcaleese8459]

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[@BR-gz3cv]

As a 50+ newbie to guitar, these videos have been extremely helpful. It makes playing and learning so much more satisfying. Keep up the great work!

[@BrewerShettles]

Great Video!!! 4:32 - 12 Bar Blues + Alt Bass Lines 6:32 - Alt Bass Line + Pentatonic 7:38 - C Chord + Pentatonic 8:36 - D Chord + Pentatonic 9:07 - 12 Bar Blues + Atl Bass + Pentatonic 10:34 - G Chord - Slide Minor 3rd into major 3rd 11:04 - G Chord - Slide Minor 3rd into major 3rd 12:00 - Jam - Alt Bass Lines + Pentatonic + Maj / Min 3rds

[@vaner9283]

This lesson is more important than you thought

[@ronrowlett1726]

Okay

[@devaria3356]

Yes very useful indeed. Thanks so much

[@hxconetwothree2]

You’re the best teacher man. As someone who knows a decent amount of theory, the way you tie your method and theory together is unlike any other teachers on YT. Keep making content, you’re one of a kind.

[@BrickDavis]

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[@larryodondi]

Can't agree more am Soo blessed with this tutorial I love it deep

[@smileyfog]

I agree with you 💯 ll

[@sophieoshaughnessy9469]

Stich is a gem of a teacher and a mensch.

[@brucekeswick9684]

This is one of the best videos I have seen dealing with strumming. You made it so comprehensible. Thanks

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Spread the word😉

[@장덕원-m6h]

Couldn't agree with you more. Thank-you .. !!

[@matthewchunk3689]

@@StichMethodGuitar I tell everybody StichMethod is the Bob Ross of guitar, painting happy little trees with clear, illuminating tutorials.

[@danieli.9252]

Playing the pentatonic as a fill is exactly what I have been needing, and I didn't even know it.

[@PresAdams-bz2ep]

Me too! I have been making it way too hard for years! Love this guy!

[@jasonlyon2192]

this man is a genius

[@richardkrause9296]

Right same here ! Never seen it or shown like this !

[@andriyyavorskyy1169]

9:36 says not bad.. literally sounds amazing, this lesson is gold

[@keithyoung1597]

Hey, Stich, just want to say. I have been learning by myself for a year. This lesson was the kick I needed to really start to progress. Starting at the age of 59 was rough on my fingers. Now that they are more nimble and faster, your teaching really helps me gain ground. Thanks, Man, for what you put into them.

[@ComeOnPeopleThink]

I am also 59and just starting…this was a great lesson for sure..

[@leeanderson9486]

You’re such a likeable chap Ian. Best tuition methodology I’ve seen on KZbin 😎

[@Teeder]

This is a great lesson! I’ve heard countless songs that employ each of these skills, and I’ve always wondered how I could use those same skills in my playing. Now I know thanks to the clarity of your intelligent, skill building, sequential approach. You make it look so easy and effortless, and my goal is to do the same. I know chords, but I don’t know the connecting notes. Your lesson has unravelled that mystery for me. No one has ever explained this as effectively as you have. This is the best 14 minutes that I’ve spent on KZbin. Thank you so much, and yes, I am a subscriber.

[@ber5897]

Will there ever be a StitchMethod video that doesn’t make me say “DAMN this makes so much sense now”?! I’m really starting to see the power of understanding underlying theory in everything that happens on a guitar. Thanks Ian!!!

[@fireball0971]

Fax

[@BigMC-J]

This is the first time I've watched one of your videos. I was smiling through the whole lesson. I'm subscribing. You are a very good teacher. I haven't even picked up my guitar yet and I already feel more confident. Thank you.

[@Krzyshtoph]

You are a teacher i've always watched and admired from a distance, because you need a certain threshold of knowledge to be able to understand some of your videos. The day i can simply learn from you without picking and choosing will be an achievement in of itself.

[@tps55555]

One of the most well presented and useful lessons I have ever seen on KZbin. Thank you!

[@jacolon61]

I just started playing the guitar about 2 years ago. I play the piano and can read music but have become very interested in the guitar. It's been in my household all my life. Oldest brother, dad, uncles....but I did not take to it until now. I am so in to it today after two years of lessons. Learned a lot so far from my teacher but you have a great way of teaching. I am going to continue looking at these vids to see how much I can learn from you. I need to get better at reading the music for guitar. Learning the fret board is going to be key I think for me. And soloing....well that's where I am weak for sure. You are making it easy Sir! Thank you!

[@kodawoo]

Great, nothing’s gunna get done around the house today, cuz I’ve got some cool new things to practice on my guitar😂, great video

[@paulsanders1806]

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[@Learnamericanenglishonline]

This video connected a lot of dots for me. Thanks! You're a good teacher.

[@lornebonnell2007]

me too

[@johancoes6984]

@@lornebonnell2007 yeah, you’re a good teacher to.

[@lornebonnell2007]

@@johancoes6984 :-) I was refering to how it joined the dots for me too, just re watched it so much to take from this video

[@johancoes6984]

@@lornebonnell2007 hi Lorne, I was just beïng an ass with time to waste. But great Video, easy to follow and understand. He also put me on major pentatonic, few different notes but a complete new sound. You tube is great and thanks to the teachers.

[@veniceFLagent]

Special the way you pitch a lesson. Makes people smile.

[@johnjewell9633]

You are one fantastic teacher and I’ve been playing for years and all of this just clicked for me! Thing is i used to learn mostly by ear and i would play and practice for hours, but never took time to learn music theory and I regret that now!

[@PamMcguirt-nm5nm]

I'm trying to learn bluegrass and out of all the Bluegrass instructors on KZbin you are the only one that has given me a lightbulb moment. You are an awesome teacher Stitch thank you❤

[@mbaaden]

What a great lesson! It really incorporates a lot of concepts and integrates them into making some good music.

[@mihaipop4105]

Cannot say anything but thank you. May all these "thank you" bless your soul, i'm sure about that. So, thank you ! People like you really exists. There is a hope for this world

[@Jason_D86]

I’m a new subscriber and I’ve learned more from you in this one video than I have in the past year with my guitar teacher. Thank you.

[@Nate.lee98]

This is genuinely the best guitar lesson channel on KZbin

[@sneezyIce]

This series is awesome. I've been playing for alot of years, but still get so much inspiration out of these "simpler" lessons! Truely amazing

[@frankferriolo9212]

Ian and his channel is absolutely the best guitar teacher that a beginner, and/or intermediate player can learn from. Trust me; I know this because I have watched hundreds of teachers on YT. Ian takes 1st place hands down!

[@anton005]

Amazing teacher, I'm so glad I found your channel, wish I would have found it 10 years ago!

[@paulhackett9210]

Love how real and straight up this guy is. No phony here

[@evanelgart5449]

Dude I love this guy his lessons are great and when he just randomly laughs it makes me laugh lol

[@rossboyle52]

Love the scarf! Good call on Momma’s part!

[@TJ-sy6lh]

I really like your lessons, your style and your down to earth approach. Keep em coming. Thank you for making this available.

[@harrylostforevermetaldetec1025]

I used to play by ear and found out years latter that those notes that sounded so sweet were the ones I was walking in the pentatonic scale. I learned if someone takes the time to learn all 5 pentatonic patterns then you can walk them into your basic strumming and bring the two worlds together for an entire universe of rich melodic frontiers , Hendrix was right you don't need to know notes names ect, but having the pentatonic patterns/scales makes it soooooo much easier. Thanks man a light came one in my brain thanks to you for sharing your knowledge for free to the masses

[@Krispy1011]

Stich - thanks a million - this is a great lesson for beginners like me, it opens up a whole new world.

[@coolmaddy]

This is the best lesson I have ever seen very clear and very helpful

[@WhistlingGary]

Getting my notebook out and planning to rewatch. Very clear concise and sounds so good. Thanks!

[@danieli.9252]

Same here! This gives me something to work on this weekend.

[@jwadd8648]

I've been stuck in random intermediate funk for a while and have found my way with your lessons...brilliant teacher thank you so much!

[@mephestopholes]

Good stuff man! I knew this but I didn't know I knew it until you showed me.

[@ssplushy]

My thoughts exactly!

[@captainbeyond165]

Dude honestly you are a great teacher. Not only do you teach guitar but you teach good positive reinforcements.

[@riwajrai]

That scarf is a sign of love of ur wife, so no matter wat others think, u r lucky to get that love. 😊

[@mr.anonymous5501]

Nothing about how a woman feels for a man, is luck.

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Mozzy bite... 🤔

[@huepix]

Yup. I'm in my 50s and never found someone who loves me. Fell for a few, and they hated me! It's hard to see someone you love prefer to be with a guy that takes their money, hits them and treats them like shit. It's fucking heartbreaking.

[@garnzaonthenet]

Problem is now its all about the money and possessions mate. I'm old school English gent open doors for women ect, they find it strange, but I was with a lovely Spanish lady once. Best wishes take care

[@Jillady]

Great comment man.

[@EricWeber-ez1kq]

You just made me understand stuff I haven't been able to understand for decades you're a great teacher

[@donaldfisher8556]

Ian I have a folder in my KZbin library labeled "STICH the Great" this lesson is an example of why. Oh yeah dig the scarf.

[@kuruwita77]

Awesome lesson. Many Thanks from 🇱🇰

[@marquessraj3424]

Absolute gem of a lesson.Merci beaucoup!

[@davidkim1934]

This was connecting dots I was trying to connect. I have been looking for almost 35years! OMG. Thank you!

[@gracebcct]

I love the scarf, your wife and your smile. Haven't even watched yet and I'm hooked! Great job so far. I'll post again when I'm done watching :o))

[@dankay7982]

I am so nerdy that I checked the rest of the comment section and you kept your word ;) I really need a life...

[@michaelrogers9641]

I’ve been playing 40 years and I never realized I learned a lot of this mimicking Neil Young, but now I understand it much better and can apply it to my own songs. Thanks.

[@IcculusTheProphet]

First thought, before any talking... "Cool scarf bro." Glad you opened with an explanation.

[@tomtruong3203]

it smooths the soul the way it sounds. WOW

[@MikeDGuitar]

This is an awesome lesson! I'm going to try and focus on using these three chords in conjunction with pentatonics and a b3 to 3 movement. I'm notorious for skipping steps in guitar and in life, but I think this an important lesson to internalize.

[@derickg1488]

I like that! " notorious for skipping steps in life as well!!

[@tomd720]

Thanks from a very long time strummer who never progressed . You made it simple to grasp.

[@petermaine]

I see a whole new line of Stich Merch with the scarf.

[@ewokwarrior2656]

Made me think of Elvis and Jagger among others wiping sweat with a scarf and passing that DNA to some fan.

[@melodeondek]

The very best lesson ever for guitarists trapped in simple strumming. Just seen this video 1 hour ago and I’m already enthused with this fairly easy method. This is gonna make some difference to my playing. Thank you Sir. So very many players must be truly grateful to you for passing on all your knowledge for the love of it.👏👏👏

[@ModernGolfer]

Hey, if yer wife says ya look good in a scarf, then ya look good in a scarf! If yer wife says WE like ya wearing a scarf, then we LIKE ya wearing a scarf! That's HOW it works, LOL! Don't believe me? Ask yer wife! 😁

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hey nunya , did you there , think of that by ur self , you are one fart smeller , you ought be on hee haw , lmfao

[@michsel2961]

Happy wife,,,happy life,,,

[@joshjr8705]

U have just won my subscribe, mr. Thanks for the knowledge. Spread the word..

[@KevinIlsen]

I'm not buying the mosquito bite explanation. C'mon, fess up: it's a hickey.

[@StichMethodGuitar]

I wish, but I went camping and those buggers ate me alive😂

[@1922Skidoo]

😆

[@100perdido]

I would claim that I was covering up a wound from saving some kittens from a burning building but nobody would believe me.

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I bet a bat bite is more like it!my ex was a vampire thats how i know.

[@fireball0971]

mighty moose that makes you suspicious

[@rockngelement]

You are one of the best teacher. Thanks for this video, I have been playing guitar for 5 years and was happy playing rhythm and couple of solos. However, you sir motivated me to practice this. I have always wanted to try this but never actually did. My humble thank you to you. 🙏

[@michaelsammons7829]

This is huge I can’t thank you enough. I am stuck just strumming cords. Something new to practice tremndous!!

[@Agiaki1]

Thanks for this video. I am 52 now and began playing guitar 3 years ago (autodidactic). I hit a wall, not knowing how to improve my play. Thanks to your great video, that question is answered. I finally know what to practice, because i know what i am working towards.

[@littlewing1594]

This is the fourth video I have seen on this channel. Simply incredible! Love your teachings, I’ve riffed/picked for roughly 3 years self taught, felt I was missing some theory. Now it’s all finally starting to click ✌🏼

[@debraarnold3703]

Excellent intro explanation into music theory. When playing chords, knowing the root note, hitting that, makes a difference. The scarf...it works.

[@two-edged777]

I just have to say this is the first time I've ever listened to this type of music. When I was a kid and first started listening to the music it was back in the 70s but I heard Kiss rock and roll all over and I followed that type of music all the way to the 80 hair bands. But as I got older I started listening and watching other music and stuff and I must say, out of all the music I have been listening to other than what I always liked, I'm really digging this style of music. I'm usually I guess a rhythm player I've been learning all my own now for about five years..thanks✌

[@jayfreeman3004]

i can only say thank you....learning to play the is a series of " light bulb" moments and this 12 minute video is really such a moment....it puts many concepts in a logical place that really makes learning happen guitar...i really cannot believe that i can sound the way i do now....wow!...so thanks again

[@rayburrows4960]

I've been playing for years without much tuition. Theory always got a bit confusing, so I just did my own thing. Watching you has made it all make sense. Thank you. Great work.

[@mikegreen2417]

"Aint nothing wrong" I love it! you're the best. thanks and grateful for all your stuff... so helpful, you're a gentle giant in my world.

[@landorianlee]

I've been playing guitar for years and this video was a light bulb moment for me, been stuck as a standard Strummer for most of my life. Extremely well explained. Subbed immediately

[@melanievestal4667]

Thanks Man (Ian?)...I'm diggin your knowledgeable, very accessible and easy going style. Love the scarf by the way. I'm a pianist, conga drum percussionist. Just been on guitar strings 1 year now. It's challenging. You're helping a lot! Keepin it simple but adding the boost of flavor that I haven't found in a book. Muchas gracias mi amigo!

[@salvatorecitro3152]

Sometimes we try and overcomplicate things but I can't wait to nail down this fundamental exercise. Thanks man

[@loverage86xx53]

Wow, this was very helpful, i have watch hundreds of videos that couldn't pull it the way you did, I send all my thanx your way!

[@rosskilly8991]

Hi stitch, Just wanted to say I've been going through your videos over the last few days and although I've been playing for a number of years and (dare I say it) am quite an accomplished player, I've never before had a greater understanding of what I'm actually doing. so much info to take on board. It's been truly inspiring..... Thank you for taking the time and effort to make these.

[@danr5105]

A great very positive lesson (no "stop doing it like this" nonsense.) I will work on this, I promise.

[@javigar133]

This video is must see video for every student. I have been watching videos on the bluegrass G run, blues in open position, knowing the scales and ontervals.. now, I understand the real básico behind all. I subscribed

[@billielafollette7013]

Thanks for the inspiration to practice this morning. Music is a divine gift.

[@neilcampbell4833]

Your lessons are brilliant I've been playing guitar over 30 years and your really helpfull , even though I know a lot

[@curtlsu3483]

Best guitar teacher on KZbin hands down.

[@rays2794]

Thanks so much, I only play cowboy chords and only strum (limited skills) and this is easy enough for me to follow and try.

[@edsomssich3992]

watching you video is given me more insight into chord enhancement than i have seen in the last 12 mths of trying to understand .different methods

[@kevinhowey4286]

Stitch: Thank you.... I get it!!! You are TEACHER of the YEAR.!!!!

[@ericpajara9355]

what a wonderful and superb video its beautiful and you're super sticg!thanks,!

[@carlogagliano8162]

I don't care one way or the other about your scarf, This came to my attention just as I was learning this (incorporating Pentatonic licks into strumming). Perfect timing. Thank you

[@symesmind597]

I stumbled upon this while playing video games and you immediately made me put the controller down and practice this for an hour. Made pentatonic scales worth learning, and so many other little pieces of the fretboard and chords come together. Awesome stuff, you have earned a subscriber in me. Keep up the great work.

[@StichMethodGuitar]

So nice to hear! Thanks for the sub!

[@jukeboxheros7021]

I've been putzing around with my boring strumming this adds a good dimension to my three chords, thanks!

[@sachinpal8273]

Never came across such a beautiful lesson. You have shared a treasure and yes this scarf is a symbol of your wife's love.

[@Trev9]

You're such a kind and considerate person

[@AnimeRocksmithSongs]

congrats on 300k subscribers man! I hope you get some exposure, because hands down your videos are the best tutorials for a ton of things guitar and music theory wise, and you made a lot of things click mentally that other content creators tend to leave out or over complicate with unnecessary things. Keep up the awesome work, you'll be the top guitar tutorial guy on youtube if you do keep it up! ill continue spreading the word lol. Thanks again!

[@MrSkunk1964]

we are so lucky for the free lessons. cant thank you enough...

[@johnmcmacken4277]

Really like your style of delivery. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skill to help improve others.

[@nikao7751]

Ever since I started really learning to play the guitar about three years ago I've been this is exactly what I've wanted to know how to do, thanks a bunch and bless your heart.

[@robw9730]

Without question, my favorite KZbin teacher. Love the channel and the lessons. Thank you.

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Thanks Rob, much appreciated

[@Kwaded]

This is without a doubt one of the top three best basic guitar lessons I have ever seen! I have been learning from various of the most popular guitar teachers on KZbin and know that I have just discovered one of the very best here! What a gold mine! I am subscribing to stitch method!

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Glad to have ya Wade. Thanks for the kind words.

[@mandostudent]

Hey Man! I play mandolin and your lesson is exactly what I’ve been looking for! I’m definitely one of your students now!

[@dougkonersman1274]

Watch a lot of these type of videos. Very good! Easily explained and not to difficult. Slow is how I am for now. Thanks.

[@MrDC1001]

Playing for a while. But not watched any guitar vids for a few years. Nice to see this pop up in the feed. Always taken alot away from your videos. Top teacher

[@bonzo1928]

I have been playing for years and still learn something out of every video.....another great video!

[@bonzo1928]

I am getting a serious amount of knowledge from your Jerry Garcia videos, videos on modes etc - seroiusly fantastic stuff!!

[@d.l.huntministries8131]

Hi Stich, I watched several of your videos Quite a while back and didn't understand completely. Now I can! Thank You much!!

[@jeffbeck6501]

This is a very needed lesson for most young players starting out and you open the video with a great example of how to do it. Also, playing a single strum and then continuing the melody off the root note of that first strum chord is a great way to get a pro guitar effect. Mixing chords into the melody is a good way to look at it maybe. Like playing a solo and landing on chords here and there. Great lesson and I haven't even watched it yet.

[@oak3076]

Great lesson!!! Very few men could pull that look off, but you totally own that look. Thanks😊

[@Backeed]

That is the most helpful lesson on guitar I have ever had you’ve opened the gate way for me and I’m thankful

[@GulliversCovers]

I do covers on my channel. Though I seem to have comfort in standard plucking and voice modulation, I find that these added plucking variation, will and do, help me improve my singing with regards to melody. That variation is always essential, speciaaly for intros, adlibs and endings. I have seen many instructional videos, and this one, by far, is on the top 5 of the best! Much thanks SMG! All the best!