THE 3 MOST ESSENTIAL JIMI HENDRIX TECHNIQUES!!

🎸3 Essential techniques from Jimi Hendrix explained
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[@innocentoctave]

Nobody is ever going to sound exactly like Hendrix, but in terms of an analysis of his practical techniques, this is one of the best short videos I've seen. The left hand damping technique alone goes a long way to explaining how he was able to attack the guitar so hard on single note riffs without losing clarity.

[@hom0s4cer]

Frusciante gives a pretty damn close impression

[@rocstarnol]

@@hom0s4cer yeah he does the making of give it way is a great example although he does in many songs

[@starmanoretorno]

3:00. 10:00. 0:53

[@JohnDoeEagle1]

Stevie Ray Vaughan and Kenny Wayne Shepherd his successors BOTH did/do. Robin Trower is also very very close.

[@UmVtCg]

What's the point in sounding exactly like somebody else. Sure some might try it, most players take stuff and make it their own. I hear Jimi influences everywhere

[@glennk1931]

Jimi’s rhythm technique was pure genius. Pure Jimi.

[@diegomahoudeau934]

*quality content*

[@ivanmalanquini625]

The more impressive thing about Jimi Hendrix is that also today his music is so hard to play. It sounds original until today., like it's been released now.

[@ryanboshell6124]

Ivan Malanquini that’s the magic of the recording also man. Those 60’s studios had power!

[@asior34]

U didnt get the point

[@jarecl]

Uh, I love Jimi's music, but it really isn't to hard to play his rythym parts. Some of his live playing (mostly his solos) is hard, yes, but the majority of his discography isn't that hard. Can you give me a few examples of songs of his that you think are difficult?

[@guilhacerda]

Ivan Malanquini yeah! The Beatles too! Specially Sgt. Peppers, Abbey Road and Let it Be álbuns.

[@dillonhamrick2744]

Guilherme Lacerda da Costa Yes, can’t think of another band that made hundreds of songs that all sounded different. Won’t ever be another like them

[@TheGhostOfFredZeppelin]

It's literally impossible not to pick up my guitar when I'm watching your videos

[@hohaia01]

Haha, yeah, that's how I feel too.

[@precbsfender]

Hendrix's music is absolutely timeless..Jimi was light years ahead of everybody..Eric Clapton said, "the first time i witnessed Jimi play..he was so damn good.. i seriously considered finding i new profession"..

[@GuitarPilgrim]

haha, great story!

[@gavanhillebold3131]

Ya first time Hendrix played with Clapton he played “ Killing Floor “ and literally blew Clapton off the stage.

[@richat1691]

unrelated but clapton had to pull over his car when he first heard SVR on the radio.

[@HM-2011]

@@richat1691 imagine Clapton listening to some KZbin guitarists?? As much as I appreciate what he "might" have done in blues. The more I got into playing, the more I find Clapton stuff to be generic ...

[@richat1691]

Have u heard his playing on derek../live at fillmore and the more recent from the cradle? I get what u saying but the above is as good as it gets.

[@carltaylor4942]

As a lifelong Hendrix fan for 50 years can I just say that I was seriously impressed with your playing. Fantastic technique lesson where you really capture the essence of Jimi's sound. Thank you so much! Subscribed!! I'm 66 and I've just ordered a new guitar!

[@excal1bur9]

I'm 74 and I bought a Fender Strat six months ago.

[@cricketbat09]

This is like somebody revealing how a magician can saw a person in half.

[@VisualSOLUTIONSMedia]

Actually it's more like making a person, or a guitar, levitate!!! 🎸

[@tapx1707]

JIMI was (and still is) the best! Had the great pleasure to “experience” him in Toronto.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

Hendrix is among some of the greatest guitar players of all time,"technically" he isn't in the top 10,000 but that doesn't matter. i love hendrix's music personally but i know he isnt "the best" or close to "the best" but he certainly influenced modern music as did jimmy page,eddie van halen,nuno bettencourt,the edge,yngwie malmsteen ,randy rhoads,steve vai,guthrie govan etc. the subjective nature of music makes your statement wrong in every regard.if you leave the list up to "rolling stone" or "the grammies" or any of the other laughable bullshit awards shows,music industry types or music executives who think they can judge music you end up with lists that say "jack white is in the top 100 guitar players of all time when in reality he isnt even on the list of 100,000 guitar players.

[@Martyballin]

The Strat masters have a unique style and you do such a great job of explaining it. Would love to see some Mark Knopfler in the future!

[@wtpattonjr]

Strat players don’t “hide behind their humbuckers,” says Ritchie Blackmore.

[@monoped8437]

bill kirchen

[@part_time_adventurer]

He's my guitar inspiration, can't wait for a why Knopfler Kicks Ass video

[@goodpeopleoftheworldunite]

Another true original, great player.

[@UmVtCg]

@@wtpattonjr There's nothing like a Fat Stat

[@davidoreilly7328]

I did a presentation on Jimi Hendrix for college last year. And as part of it, I learned some of Jimi’s playing techniques. Needless to say, it changed the way I now play

[@mickcorbett6724]

I love people who appreciate Jimi, he was unique. A real one off who enriched our lives with his incredible talent. Much love to all fans❤️

[@ShiranVyasa]

The greatest guitarist of all time ( in my opinion). A trailblazer.

[@dillonhamrick2744]

Shiran Vyasa For the amount of recorded material in the short time he was here, I’d agree

[@garyhundsrucker7771]

You wanna have your mind blown check out Guitar Shorty's vids here on youtube and youll see his trail was blazed for him by this guy!Even Chuck Berry got his ideas from a guitar player in the 30's !They expanded upon what was already there !

[@dillonhamrick2744]

Gary Hundsrucker Just checked him out, never heard of him before. I am 🤯

[@dillonhamrick2744]

Virat Shah Jimi didn’t inspire legions of people? C’mon, give that some thought there. Just look at the players that inspired the most lessons on KZbin. It’s not Scotty Moore. They are Hendrix & BB King. Far more rock & blues players (but not the only genres)were & are still influenced by these 2 than were not. Who gives a 💩 how Jimi lived his life? Best of all time? Ah, well, uh. But for the short time (10 yrs maybe professional)he was here he made an impact that has yet to be matched. Think SRV would’ve been the same without hearing Hendrix? John Frusciante? Robin Trower? I can keep going if I need to. Scotty Moore? How bout the country gentleman himself? Chet Freakin Atkins!!

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

there lots of great guitarists,im one,you probably also are.i think of music in terms of running ,track and field etc but more like a relay and not a drag race. there are no clear winners or losers,just people carrying the baton and with each new person we are all adding something to what existed previously altering the original formula.sometimes the addition is good,some times its bad but it adds flavors to the original recipe so there are billions of ways to reach the same end.

[@rolandjgutierrez7737]

This was the first time I actually sat down and learned something from a Hendrix style tutorial video I'm on a Jimmy Hendrix trip I frequent other videos on The style of Hendrix not being critical of all the videos I see but your video took me in deeper the muting and the dynamics you used blew me away and inspired me to go for it stricking the strings wow this was amazing to me it was like really seeing how a SRV or Clapton all are favorites really do it The Hendix you played was real I'm not looking to be Hendrix or a SRV or Clapton voice but I understand and I know for a fact that your lesson will make me a better and more confident player a must watch video no dought..Thank you Sir...Roland J Gutierrez from Magdalena New Mexico USA 🇺🇸

[@douglaschristine8387]

You can really tell Jimi's your favorite because after watching all your Hendrix videos you play effortlessly just like him. I've tried but like everything on guitar it takes a lot of practice. As soon as I wrap the thumb over the top my chord fingers flatten out and can't get a clear sound. Love your videos and guitar slinging. Peace.

[@jameshall5556]

Thank you so much! Your videos are so high quality!

[@RC32Smiths01]

Always a pleasure to see you upload my friend. Hendrix is one of the most iconic and unique indeed!

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Indeed he was!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@GuitarPilgrim Ahh Absolutely!

[@carlejrnssprinkel6226]

It is so clear in your Jimmy Hendrix videos that he inspired you a lot, and that you really enjoy playing his songs It is amazing to watch, keep them comming

[@GuitarPilgrim]

I love playing his stuff indeed, although I am immediately reminded how brilliant he truly was and how I can never play like that, I have to work my ass of to achieve 10% of what he did

[@deanodeano37]

Wow, was waiting another Hendrix videos and here you are killing it. Great explanation on his particular techniques. I always have trouble with a clean muting and I guess i need a lot of more practice with what you just demonstrated!

[@nolancollins9073]

Loved this video, explained it so well, I’ve been working on understanding his embellishments and soloing between chords but couldn’t quite understand it completely but you definitely have helped me out. For sure doing to come back to this video in the future to perfect the skills!!

[@peterem5475]

Hey Thom, You're one of the best you tube Gitarrist. Your such a good guy and always down to earth. You are so much symphatic and musically guy. Go on an'on....

[@mladen777]

You’re amazing man! Aldough I knew about these tehniques already, I enjoyed the video regardless. Keep going man!!! 😎🤟

[@fernandopablomartinez255]

You are so clear , I enjoy every video, thank you very much !

[@andypayes8105]

Thanks needed this 😤👍🏼

[@ianstewart496]

this guy is absolutely fantastic! the quintessential guitar channel!

[@Seaker24]

Jimi Hendrix was just a beautiful human being. No other musician hits me to my soul like him. Even his lyrics were masterful. You really have all the nuances down. Thank you for this video.

[@jimitolkens3452]

Jimi is also my favorite guitar player ever. A proper lesson mate! A fantastic break down of his essential techniques. This is priceless, thank you for this!

[@somuchmusic5628]

Great Lesson! And, More Importantly, Your Love and Respect for Jimi and his Music Shines Through!

[@kickbillcom]

BTW, would be great a Rory Gallagher video

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Since I am in Ireland, I definitely should do something on rory!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I love guitar, but whenever I want to listen to guitar, I watch any Rory Gallagher video.

[@crowhaven200]

@@GuitarPilgrim Great idea! But you better learn to sweat..lol

[@padreemiliobortolinineto4358]

I totally agree! Please, Guitar Pilgrim, do it! Best wishes from Brazil

[@johnfeeney6713]

+1 on Rory Gallagher!!

[@crowhaven200]

Jimi was my first guitar hero. Are you Experienced was the first album I saw and heard and it made me interested in guitar sounds. He is the one that made me want to play guitar. Innovative like no other. Funny, I still can't play much of his stuff at all..lol. You can do Jimi videos weekly or daily and keep my attention. Thank you!

[@rexturner1193]

Words can't completely convey how awesome you are! Great feel. Great teaching. Fun stuff! Thanks.

[@elliottfelson8420]

fantastic! thanks! Great to see someone teaching and playing Hendrix perfectly! My all-time favorite musician.

[@hellofromdavid]

You have so much charm and musical intelligence. You shine bright :)

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Thanks David you’re very kind, I am glad you liked the video. I never know if a video is any good, when editing I see it a thousand times, after a while it’s hard to tell whether it’s crap or good, so your comment is appreciated brother!

[@hellofromdavid]

@@GuitarPilgrim - I have been watching and listening to Hendrix for a long long time, trying to work out how he gets his amazing sound. And now I know! You explained it so well. You have a gift for communication.

[@tommybare7570]

Best guitar teacher by far. There have been many good ones, but nobody can match your skill and enthusiasm. Thanks for helping me on my way

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Thanks for those kinds words brother, I am glad to be of any help!

[@johnmcaleese8459]

@@GuitarPilgrim Love the "thumbed" barre chord that puts you right there for our "leads". Of course, gonna take my old ass some work but it's definitely going to pay off. Love your style my man and thanks for humbly(rare) sharing with us. PEACE from Philadelphia

[@stevehtml5490]

I get so much insight from your lsns , Thank You !

[@richardwhitehead4684]

Another great video. Great Strat tone, too. Nice job.

[@BarbarraBay]

So brilliant & emotional video. Merely a small glimpse why Jimi was the greatest. The song writing. The rhythm. Communicating the message of the song with the guitar. Much more than merely "a guitarist" or "soloist". @10:02 Power To Love.

[@glennpowell1838]

You really have the Hendrix sound down well. You are dedicated to teaching

[@jasonh6441]

Love it...you are very good at moving around the board quickly, nice

[@gregoryherson2095]

Great lesson. V useful tips. Look forward to your next Hendrix lesson👍😎🎸

[@askburlefot2645]

Love Pilgrims Hendrix stuff! Love Pilgrim's Strat tone!

[@Godskingdomwithin]

The one Hendrix performance that encompasses everything he does is the version of “Machine Gun,” that he did on New Years Eve of 1969 live at the Fillmore East with the Band of Gypsies-Buddy Miles! He covers everything he does and covers it all, and it’s very possibly the best live guitar work ever done! Nice playing, you make it look easy! I’ve got to get me a nice, truly nice American Strat!

[@kentbergstrom3020]

I agree, no one have ever played as emotional and expressive as Hendrix did at Fillmore East that night, there is nothing that comes close of that performance.

[@tapx1707]

There is something special about that performance of Machine Gun that confirms my belief that Hendrix was one with his guitar -nothing mechanical but like playing with the 3rd eye.

[@TropicalReflections]

What an awesome video! Thanks for sharing and for inspiring me to pick up my guitar. God bless !!

[@mickcorbett6724]

Love this guy, so passionate & enthusiastic 🙌🙌

[@jeffreyeagen4896]

You make it look so easy!

[@9418matthew]

Great lesson. I'm working on my vibrato and have been for about a year nearly 2, I'm still not happy with it. Any tips?

[@ginoferiante7140]

Great tone! You always have such a sweet tone. I love your videos!

[@davidolson2363]

I love your ENERGY and obvious excitement when playing. Well done video and added clips.

[@kanino0666]

Great channel ! Also very good playing! Congratulations . Jimi is the best till today . The most influential guitarist for other pro players also to shredders or other "superior" technical players too. I think because Jimi is autodidact ,practice and playing a lot, and his natural magical talent. Also his rythmic playing, his rhythmic sense of music, unique. Nobody can beat him till today.

[@williampierini8207]

Uouuuu! Olá! Sou um brasileiro apaixonado por Blues Rock, Hendrix é a minha referência, venho buscando entender e assimilar o estilo, a visão, as técnicas... enfim... O mestre Hendrix... Parabéns pelo canal, tem me ajudado bastante! Grato, Abraços!!!

[@butch3715]

Another amazing video. Thanks!

[@lindialcantara835]

Thanks for the video, loved

[@gorgon9786]

Damn,.. You'd really gave me goosebumps with your first turnarounds here.. Thanks for the video and that awesome playing of yours, sir! - And agree,..Jimi was the best player ever..

[@GuitarPilgrim]

He certainly is for me too!

[@darioxricci]

The greatest of them all

[@jimduffy9773]

You really delivered on this video lesson. Thanks!

[@soupertimor]

So clear , you make it "seem" to be simple. Great video easy to follow. Of course, there is a lot a work but this video give very precious advices

[@FRANKBURNSONE]

"Power to Love" is my favorite Hendrix song, especially the lead part that comes just after the beginning licks you played at the end of this video. I've only just found your channel, but enjoy your style. I would love to see you study/explain Jeff Beck's style, if you haven't yet. I will be watching more of your videos to see what you do next. Keep up the good work.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

I love that song as well, it’s more funk inspired, awesome!

[@BarbarraBay]

the lead part that comes just after the beginning licks you played....

[@TheRcxXx]

thank you for your sympathy and rare pedagogy

[@mikeseager2399]

Two brilliant talents.. Thank you teacher for opening the secrets to Jimi! You are extremely gifted.. Mike S - Australia

[@kickbillcom]

Great video, straight to the point

[@dandamerville]

As if I needed to be reminded, the lesson learned: Never ever no way am I going to play like Jimi ... or like Guitar Pilgrim.

[@jeremiahlyleseditor437]

You're good. Better than a Hendrix impersonator I once saw.

[@bobankr]

Excellent look at a musical genius at work.

[@beachfrontman]

Another great video from GP. I look forward to them and you cover such a wide range of inspirational players, techniques etc with such clear and uncomplicated presentation.

[@buropinto8744]

Great Job and explanation....how come my thumb just doesn't bend that way? maybe I'm missing something about getting the grip? I need to get a grip on this?

[@dannyc8338]

Me too on my thumb A friend of mine played it that way with no problems

[@philmagallanes3850]

Great video. Unfortunately, Jimi Hendrix thumb technique is impossible if your hands aren't big enough to do it. I have tiny hands and normally this isn't that much of an obstacle, but the Jimi Hendrix thumb thing has eluded me for my entire life. It's such a cool sound and I wish I could do it.

[@AustinPierce7526]

Same I have a big palm but shorter fingers I guess. I just can’t get my thumb to act right

[@drdellaman]

Thanks for lesson. Good stuff!

[@andrewpotter3995]

Loved this thank you 🙏

[@CastlesMadeOf...]

Dolly Dagger!! No one plays dolly dagger. Nice 👍

[@TheRumbles13]

Not even hendrix lol

[@WhiskeyShred]

Love that Little Richard clip too! WOOOOO!

[@GuitarPilgrim]

I should do a video on why Little Richard kicks ass, because he most definitely did!!

[@WhiskeyShred]

Guitar Pilgrim oh yeh that would be great.!

[@davenaga6101]

@@GuitarPilgrim jimi all time icon my favorite,he was tapping other sources.i was lucky 2c everyone that passed thru l.a.in those days..still got bootleg cassetts that work.. saw ltl richard one night and holy hell did he cook non stop .i was blown away. high energy 2c n feel live..he was kinda funny to..brilliant u open wth dolly dagger,lov th way u breakdown th players

[@wilhelmrogue1]

Number 3 at the end Rocked! Good lesson..

[@jeffreyjones3228]

Excellent instruction and insight to Hendrix

[@AbbeyRoadkill1]

Love it! Thanks for the video. And thanks for showing me how to play Dolly Dagger. The thing is, Hendrix had HUGE hands. I've tried to learn his thumb technique but my hands are simply not big enough. When I try to use my thumb my other fingers aren't long enough to reach all the other strings-- let alone do embellishments. I've learned to deal with it while still being able to mimic Hendrix's sound... somewhat, anyway. He's very difficult to copy because he would do lots of weird, unpredictable things-- especially in his solos. He's by far the most unique player in rock 'n roll history.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Amen to that brother!

[@mjh4892]

I’ve tried so hard to mimic the baseball grip but just can’t get there without screaming out in pain. I can see how Jimi did it because he had huge hands, but how did Stevie Ray Vaughan do it? I guess there’s a reason why he was SRV and I’m not! 🤣

[@dillonhamrick2744]

MJ H SRV had big hands as does John Mayer

[@mjh4892]

Dillon Hamrick I didn’t realize that. It was obvious with Jimi because his hand looked like it would wrap around the fretboard multiple times.

[@dillonhamrick2744]

MJ H Yup SRV had some strong fingers too bending those .13 strings I think. Yeah Jimi had alien fingers for sure. I’ve been trying forever to do the thumb thing

[@SHERIFF8311]

Grande maestro, like always😎👍

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Thank you brother!

[@SHERIFF8311]

@@GuitarPilgrim I was in England last year, saw a show of a guy called John Campbell, he does a really good Hendrix tribute show, I really enjoyed it, if you ever have the chance to go and see him play and sing, do it man, I'm sure you'll love it👍

[@musselchee9560]

@@SHERIFF8311 There is a plethora of Jimi Hendrix tribute bands. Simon Koretz is one I have seen.

[@tonyv8247]

Great insight. Thank you

[@martinmcgimpsey9750]

Very cool! Just what I was looking for! Thank you so much! Awesome video! Glad I watched!

[@BUNKERJR53]

Hendrix is the greatest guitar player of all times!

[@mdub048]

well, there is Joe Pass, too. ; P

[@markbeckett7740]

Guthrie govan

[@BUNKERJR53]

Guthrie is a fantastic current guitar player but Jimi started it all. Everybody has picked up bits and pieces of his playing style. Right?

[@KingKong15770]

SRV 😁

[@BUNKERJR53]

I loved SRV but there wouldn't have been an SRV without Jimi!!!!! Stevie carried the torch.......He died way too soon..........

[@zjuull]

Makes me think of some guy playing with his teeth as well in Sus Antigoon in Leiden 😂 Great video as always Grt uit Leiderdorp

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Haha ;)

[@tomholland6528]

what a great demonstration of Jimi guitar playing tips love to see more of this i have been playing guitar for for 54yrs after i saw Hendrix play hey joe on the tv my biggest regret is i never saw him play live i could not find a lift to the isle of wight festival

[@kevincourcey813]

Nice job bringing this down to 3 critical techniques, all of which you described and played perfectly. thanks.

[@akusukatempe8868]

Nice video ...Hello from indonesia

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Terima kasih!

[@jensenhealey08]

Glad I watched this before Janey H gets it taken down

[@musselchee9560]

The 50 year legal moraltorium on Jimi's music comes off on 18 September this year.

[@neubert500]

Awesome explanation! Thank you

[@theplayers3507]

Been watching a bunch of your vids today man, you tear it right on up! Glad to see it building up on here for you. All my best.

[@ianmetcalf3214]

Great Idea if your fingers are long enough! Mine aren't so it's back to the drawing board.

[@mrsgsnider]

You have awesome dynamics control in your strumming (and picking). I feel like that is something that gets overlooked often but makes such a difference in a guitar player's sound. I also wonder if your pick position/angle makes a difference in the sound? Something I've been trying to figure out lately. Thank you for the great playing and great lesson!

[@begue95]

you are such an awesome teacher. thanks for your clarity and fun

[@robsthedon]

great lesson, thanks!

[@thanosadreou2860]

hello to everyone...which is the first song?? at 0:55??

[@gregflip5938]

thanos adreou Dolly Dagger

[@kevinking2468]

Paul David's? Naw, Guitar Pilgrim all the way!

[@peterem5475]

@Kevin King, lol.... I think the same.....

[@stratlix1]

Kevin King both are wonderfully talented and I am thankful for their love off teaching others.

[@jacquesgilbert2774]

Because it has to be a competition, right? If only the world had just one dimension, where everything can be rated on a single line, it would be so much easier. That's the way 5 year olds see things - which is the fastest car, who's the best baseball player, etc. Most people grow up and start understanding that it's not that simple. Some don't.

[@grecco4037]

@@jacquesgilbert2774 that idiot can't just be grateful that those two are doing wonderful things they pit them against each other

[@JohnnieO32]

Bravo! Excellent instructional video! One of the most informative tutorials I have seen on "KZbin" thank you!

[@joeljohnson5576]

This is a great lesson on the techniques. Thanks for putting it ❤️🔥

[@joeabstractjoe]

Thom, your videos and playing are always welcome and amazing. Many guitar lessons on KZbin but none as good brother! 🎶🎸👍🎵

[@roryoconnor861]

Great lesson. Thanks

[@christophebelouard6043]

Thank You Great Video

[@tesckio]

Great! Thank you!

[@manuelmontiel5418]

Hey, this is probably the best breakdown explanation of Hendrix techniques with emphasis on the feel behind the mechanics.

[@ClubXrock]

Great sound and great playing. Thank you for the video 😊

[@sergeantcrow]

Excellent lesson... Thank you...

[@j.savagespecial8303]

Yeah Man you've got it....greetings from Germany! I'm near 60 now....listen and playing Guitar since I was 12 years old...learning every day.....god bless you!