Little Wing Guitar Lesson Pt.1 - Jimi Hendrix - Intro

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Lesson Taught by: Carl Brown

[@panumattila1253]

1. 1:23 2. 1:31 3. 2:37 4. 5:19 5. 7:31 6. 7:40 7. 10:47 8: 11:00 9. 11:52 10. 14:15 11. 14:34 12. 17:05 yw

[@kulu2628]

You my hero

[@ethankolish7890]

Panu Mattila thx man

[@mocky747]

I'm sitting here, waiting for the sections to be laid out, and here you are being awesome.

[@santiagomejia6916]

You are the hero we don't deserve

[@alethafox677]

Not all heroes wear capes

[@ocelotl23]

jesus christ a few months ago tried this song, and i coudn´t even pass the half part of the intro, then i realized how weak my fingers were, i started exercising techniques, leaks instead of learning songs,pushing my limits everyday, then yesterday this lesson came into my mind, i was afraid at first, but when i started playig it i was amazed how i could nailed it just in a hour. now i dont even wanna see the next video hahah, i dont want to ruin my happiness right now. thank you so much for you lessons :)

[@eknathsravanam3967]

What kind of finger strengthening exercises did you do? Please share! I really need your help right now!

[@suqies]

@@eknathsravanam3967 practice the hendrix chord embelishments every day. Thats the hardest part.

[@jullianjaravata749]

This is my first time learning it, i started about 10 months ago and i didn’t find this so hard, i also do exercises like chromatic patterns, finger stretching, etc... I’m about 6-7 minutes in but had to sleep due to school.

[@tomhawkins8855]

Wow! just the creative vision to compose this work, aside from the technical mastery to execute it, really illustrates Hendrix's brilliance. It is no wonder he has influenced every generation of rock guitarists since. Thankyou Carl! you have made my life as a guitar hack a better place.

[@VodkaSelekta]

This just happened to me funnily enough. I tried about four times and failed in the first few bars, but now I pretty much learned the whole intro in an hour. I purposely tried to learn some easier but still, Hendrix influenced tracks, like John Mayers Gravity along with some SRV licks to build up my speed and right-hand technique to give me the techniques i needed to learn this.

[@GuitarLessons365SongLessons]

I have one vid left. Should be ready soon! Thanks for watching!

[@user-jv9br4ym8h]

This lesson is really good, I mean, there are a lot of ways to play this intro, but this is probably the most iconic one. The explanations are really well-made, the only thing missing is some recap from point to point. It would be really useful to hear how it sounds as you add the parts to it, just to give some backup for those (like me) who had to stop and check out how it all sounds every new step. Anyway, great job.

[@thomasjohnston4183]

For those reading this now, try learning a bit, then listen to Hendrix play it on the track (Keep in mind he's tuned down), then try playing it like hendrix. Rinse and Repeat

[@Gramasz]

I'm not sure the part on the B minor is correct. Maybe the melody is a little bit different. The rest is pretty much perfect

[@williamspohn2333]

I try to watch as many different lessons on whatever song I want to learn and no two are alike.Then I pick the one that is most helpful and go back to it but, I still find parts in most all of them and switch it out and then go back to the favorite and play along with it.I almost always pick songs/solos way above my abilities and learn the notes if it is too fast and play the notes slowly and as much speed up and then I can see the progress after memorizing the solo.It helps me when I start another one and all the pieces fall together.You probably have learned it and more by the time you read this.Happy Playing!!

[@303tierney]

A performance of this song would be really helpful to see how it ties together and to have a cover in standard tuning, great lesson

[@lopezb]

If you have a Mac, after learning the basics here, to learn from a Hendrix recording if he's a half step off, you can also download the video with VDH, drag it into Garage Band, and change the pitch by half a step. Further, you can then change the speed without changing the pitch further. Of course, it introduces noise, but for learning the song it saves re-tuning your guitar every time! Here is a tutorial on the Garage Band part: liveukulele.com/gear/software/transposing-with-garageband/

[@lindawang5950]

i been sitting my ass there back and forth watching rewinding for almost 5 hours , i am almost there, thank you , u r the man .

[@outsidethepyramid]

I've watched this vid at 0.25 slow motion speed for 3 months. I think I am there.

[@outsidethepyramid]

@goblingoblingoblin maybe you should fuck off

[@pendulers206]

ShipBuilding you learn?

[@kaboom9305]

@fred nothing wrong with setting a goal to learn a hard song as long as that's not the only thing your doing.

[@outsidethepyramid]

@fred i said, I think I'm there. and i am there.

[@Julio_Gomes]

I took only two hours to learn. For a song like this, and a player like me (inexperienced), this is one of the best lessons I've ever seen

[@HRVATSKA-re9pj]

2 days of practise got me like 15 seconds into the song, its a great song and challenging to learn, if you like me havent been introduced to a style of playing like this one, Im pretty good at solos and other stuff but this is "beyond me", little by little and in no time i will be able to play this spotless, thank you for the lesson, great job !!!

[@jaidenfishbein5454]

Idemo u Hrvatsku!

[@benvarma3427]

How can 33 seconds be so difficult

[@AllTheCoolNamesAreTaken84]

17 minute lesson just on the intro. Oh man, this gonna take awhile...

[@russcoleman2338]

Get the chord progression down and do your own enbellishments... make it fun

[@JeighNeither]

I agree with Russ. It's traditional to simply learn the intro since it repeats and is such a resolving progression of chords; learn the embellishments (solo elements) and then to give it your own flair, just keep the dive bomb and the wailing (16th fret high e string) G solo note intros.

[@overtonesnteatime198]

Took me 4 days to get it down pretty well. Theres so many variations its really worth it. The solo is its own beast but my god does it hit the heart strings so well i gotta know it. Hope you had luck with the licks man!

[@overtonesnteatime198]

Jeigh Neither nothing beats these voicings if you only know cowboy chord too ! Sooo soo good

[@suzuki12334]

@@overtonesnteatime198 how long have you been playin guitar :D

[@GuitarLessons365SongLessons]

Yeah the solo will be posted on Tuesday. :)

[@invin7215]

Never really bought into the hype and worship some people have for Jimi / SRV, but damn that's a ton of technical playing and flavour packed into one little intro. I can definitely see why so many people were inspired by their playing.

[@napukapu]

"Today I'll progress this song!" 1 hour later "I'll never do this"

[@carlesdcc]

+napukapu exactly xD

[@Art_Enthusiast]

I'm slow as fuck !

[@MrMrbeanscar]

consistency my friend i never played guitar before just got one I WILL LEARN THIS SONG!!!! YEAH1!!!!!

[@ledzepplin825]

me too im going crazy but i will keep trying be nice if i had teacher right here

[@jameslast3173]

Don't worry dude the first step at being good at something is sucking at something hell I sucked when I first started out now I can play through it

[@shaneleroy6747]

You've a very calming voice & hence it's very easy to listen to & follow instructions without being pressured on. You're a natural teacher & can take up any subject matter.Thanks a heap .

[@GuitarLessons365SongLessons]

Yep, it will have 3 lessons total. Second one is going up today and the last tomorrow. :)

[@t-72k16]

4 Minutes in and i am done, try again in 6 months.

[@yourgrandmasfavorite69]

this is actually how my learning process goes for songs 😂

[@jesussaves7615]

LOL

[@PeavyClinic]

Great job taking it slow~! Hendrix was known to play this differently live & the song lends itself well to some variation. Probably one of the best intermediate songs as it teaches a LOT of guitar technique & "fluid flowing feel".

[@briankessler4233]

Just a general comment here. I've been playing for 30+ years, and I've noticed that just about any yahoo with a smart phone can (and does) post "how to play song x" videos on this site, whether they're qualified or not. I always look for your lessons first because you decode each song and the concepts and context behind the riffs in a way that, to me, usually gets at what makes that song cool or interesting to play around with and absorb, rather than just regurgitate what's on the record (which can also be fun...). At any rate, just wanted to say thanks for helping me expand my fretboard horizons in such a painless way.

[@videostore2748]

Fantastic lesson. As are all your lessons. Very clear and concise. This is helping me both appreciate the subtlety of Hendrix's playing and even teaching me to get something that sounds vaguely like it..!!

[@hoobymarburg167]

There are a lot of guitar players out there, who can walk with a guitar, quite a few of them can even run, but if you want to fly, then you have to learn this all time classic. And the glistening light of Guitar Gods will enlighten your wretched existence for a big moment. ;-)

[@bigsky212]

I'm addicted to your videos. You got me through Sultans of Swing and now I'm tackling another favorite... Liked and subbed. Keep up the good work!

[@acoustifan]

There are just tons of videos on how to play Little Wing, but I can tell you - as a fellow musician - I haven't heard anyone better than yours. You not only get every note accurately, but you get the innate sense of his rhythm as well. Really great video.

[@tomjohnston9794]

Pro player gig warrior here, many years..heard this on the radio recently and it stuck in my head and found this..good breakdown but a full pass through before the tutorial would be helpful to get the passage organized n your head.

[@quackzsd5889]

check the description for his new lesson. goes over every section of the song with him playing the part before he starts teaching.

[@CarlosAbelheira]

Man, I can't thank you enough for your lessons. Hopefully I'm going to purchase some lessons real soon. Keep it up, mate. Carlos - from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

[@hddrummer8838]

I feel as though it is easier learning when a section is played in the actual song setting, going over it all at once is overwhelming

[@bobvalicenti233]

I learned a great deal from your tutorial. Thank you for taking the time to create it, and taking us through each phrase so carefully and patiently. You're awesome!

[@stevenhebert4117]

Ok! You taught me “Lenny” and I have to say I am pretty good at it and my lifetime musician friend said to me “you ready for “little wing”? You have to remember I started to learn what lead was about because of your teaching talent just 18 months ago and I am 62. When I get this one down a few months from now, it will be a celebration bc talented friends of mine will be in awe of what I have been able to accomplish bc of you. Sooooo, wish me luck in our journey together. Ty, your the best instruction online teacher.

[@Guitarpima]

Good lesson. I saw the comment about playing each part through all the way. I agree. Playing the song slowly will allow people to feel more accomplished with it.

[@acoustifan]

i think this is the most accurate example of learning this song out there. However, I second the motion that you play the intro through its entirety so we can marvel and appreciate what our goal is. Please add it.

[@wonderboy7052]

I like this guy he's usually straight to the point and doesn't like drone on about how the song was made he just shows the notes and the ryhthmic patterns which is good

[@jorgiewtf]

I just wish you'd done this in e flat so I can go back and forth and play along with the guitar god himself but thank you so much! Ima be that one guy at guitar center who can rock this intro now!!!!!

[@williamspohn2333]

I almost tuned half step down on another guitar so I could change out when needed but I haven't yet.

[@davongs]

I'm sitting here playing jimi hendrix on my fender - life ambition achieved. I salute you - thanks!

[@pspgamesdownload89]

yeah the jimi hendrix lessons are back!! Thank you! You are a great guitar teacher! You rock!

[@willieopie8469]

Excellent. Be nice if you could play it through once (before the lesson).... Just sayin...

[@GuitarLessons365SongLessons]

Willie Opie All of my lessons from the past year or more I play it before I teach it. This is an older video. Thanks for watching!

[@mlnyonasi]

If you could edit it in and do a separate upload---it would be beyond golden! Either way, thanks for the upload--this is the best instruction I've found on KZbin for this song

[@guitarbtc]

Love it

[@copypaste_pro]

I was about to ask the same

[@shagatron001]

Here ya go kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKbCnp-Ejs91hbc

[@youtubingirl]

One of the few lessons I have been able to follow compared to other peoples vids. Thank you for explaining each note I found the talking helpful the lesson is not too long for those who are learning I am so grateful that you have taken the time to do this thank you so much!

[@stevevollbach]

Awesome lesson! quick note to anyone playing along with the original recording, tune a 1/2 step down (low E is Eb)

[@npc5569]

Dude you make everything so much easier to learn I really appreciate you channel.

[@DIEDANDIE1]

Best Jimi Tutorial EVER!!!

[@TheBawa12]

ur just gr8 thnx for ur tutorial videos which r very helpful coz u do full song with solo,verse n intro n thnx for ur song selection which is just perfect u know wat we want to learn....these songs r classic n legendry so thnx once again for all ur videos and keep them comin...

[@seanwar5240]

This is by far the best guitar lesson channel

[@wglennhowells]

The one song I always wanted to learn. I think it’s time. Thanks!

[@billwebber5208]

Before I get to the bit I left last time. Thanks so much Carl, it really has made a difference to my life in general. Awesome lessons. Bill in England

[@Vanjio]

I like how Carl mention's it gets a little bit difficult half way through :D I was struggling the whole way! :) Your'e one of the best teachers on youtube Carl, I have learnt many of my favourite tunes from you, thank you very much! 🖖

[@kevintaylor8649]

Absolutely awesome! Must admit the first time I ever heard it was by SRV...just a beautiful guitar tune

[@Benwuyts4]

Great video! Very clear and well paced. Finally I can play this thing properly :D

[@C2ARNY85]

Mate, I love your lessons! I`m a beginner and what I like about it he most is u don`t cut corners and make it easy, plus I can see u know what you`re talking about. All I can say is bravo! and keep them coming! Can we have more Hendrix please?

[@Antrobrebb]

I have fingers, You have tentacles.

[@whostolemyTV]

+Tony Robinson Lol don't worry there is an easier way to play it, just google the tab, and viola

[@Antrobrebb]

Lol...I think you mean 'Voila!' Playing it on the viola must be just as difficult. Thanks I'll check it out.

[@whostolemyTV]

Tony Robinson haha no problem my bipedal friend

[@bobstreet8840]

You are right!people with long fingers take it for granted and don't realise what an advantage it is!

[@kristianhaverasmussen8558]

He doesn’t even use his thumb that much

[@FAZman23]

"And that's it for the intro..." Jimi was a better guitar player in that intro than I have ever been at anything my whole life!

[@airpros9927]

Thanks for the refresher! Time to bring this to the stage in a few weeks

[@jacksonbarry8210]

you got the best guitar lessons on youtube.

[@modernmusicstudio303]

This was super helpful! Thank you for the awesome tutorial!

[@anthonybymallia7067]

very nice i love this song solo awesome lesson carl as always thankx

[@Jappy11]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Your are the best teacher on youtube, keep on rocking dude!

[@onecall975]

This is the best lesson for this song! I tried several. I love Marty to death but this was just way easier for me. Thanks for all the time and hard work. It’s greatly appreciated by many!

[@anthonybymallia7067]

i really enjoy your lessons you make them super easy

[@hcoetze]

Great video. Many thanks, finally got the song down, never thought I would be able to learn it.

[@realdaneben6512]

thx for teaching carl... having difficulties with some of the phrases in the beginning i'm some steps further. For beginners: check out the Marty Music Version, it seems easier to me. You can still learn this version. Good luck!

[@adamhollins7782]

hi tim thanks so much for this song theres lots of other lessons and demos on you tube but unfortunately with lots of licks and cords missing as far as im aware spot on cheers loved it keep it up from uk 👍

[@VirginiaWolf88]

Cool Lesson! Practicing on my acoustic. Will work on this. Thank You!!!

[@ak47deluxe]

Great! And in standard tunning as well. This piece is so elegant and you translated that :) Thanks so much. Sometimes, when you go on an effort to correctly explain, I sort of got confused amidst the words, and lost the sense of the fitting of the parts in the whole flow of the music. As a suggestion, you could play fluidly the whole part before/ after disassembling and explaining it. But this isnsubjective and most of all positive criticism: it was the best lesson I found on this song. Grateful for that :)

[@arcreehysteria9805]

We really need a full video of you playing it ! Please ! If you can take some time to record one that would be incredible

[@cliftontorrence839]

Excellent ! Really nicely done. And by not playing it all the way thru for us, you demand that we put it together for ourselves. Talk about empowerment. Thank you.

[@ericson666]

Amazing tutorial. Thank you!

[@rubbinman]

Thanks so much for the lessons man. 1st song I am gonna learn on my New Hendrix Strat. Except I can't reach with my thumbs. ...Deyyyy toook myyy tumbs. Chaaalie!!!! will have to barre the chords. Thanks again

[@whatIdontSEE]

Easy to follow & well explained. Nice 👍

[@steffenbrix]

Nice warm crunch. What's your gear specs? And which Dimarzio pups are those?

[@JR-xg3wq]

You always do a spot on lesson

[@leeosborne2611]

Personally I like your teaching method. Looks like many aren't aware they can download Realplayer for free and download this video. Then they can back up any amount and walk their way through the lesson. Some great teachers here on KZbin andyou are one. Thanks so much!

[@hilaryhahn]

Thanks a lot !! I use your tuto for learning the intro .

[@noname1st139]

you've explained this a lot clearer than other lessons here, thanks man!, Hendrix grooves are unique & come so natural.love it 👍

[@RW-kd4gx]

This was informative.. Great job!

[@GuitarLessons365SongLessons]

Just gonna keep it on KZbin, it won't be on the site like the others. :)

[@prophetsbourne1136]

I’d like to thank you for this video and your Randy Rhoads solo one! The Tribute album is why I picked up the guitar to begin with!

[@rockstar69x69]

awesome1 i been a teacher, for a long time.. you have it down..pat.. i never charged much..as a christian.. mostly dis advantaged people. i have 3 ..on fullscholarships..to rattord in Virginia your exellent..sharing to my many fans..and students.. hell, brother, i learned a few...from you.. your a good man.. i know where.. mind is.. god bless you!

[@grig151]

Thanks for your awesome work!!! 🙏

[@eliasfilos214]

That was really nice! I try to find this version of the song, and i can't.... Maybe you 've got a video of you playing it all the way to the end (without explanations).... That would be really helpful. Thanks!

[@kenthoumo20]

Great lesson but you should ve played the song once through or after every part, just link them, helps to figure out the sound and way of progressing! Anyways, Nice lesson!

[@hexyrexy]

Right when I saw the intro lesson was 17 minutes I knew this was gonna be the battle of the century

[@petewalker3441]

great lesson- cheers:)

[@robertolopez2282]

Love this bro thank you

[@jackjustice1731]

Well done. Thanks for not tuning down - that's a PIA. Very detailed - that's a good thing.

[@unclefrankindia]

Great lesson. Thanks.

[@jayboy6895]

Awesome lesson maestro. Thank you .

[@santiagobluerain9370]

Explanation. Wonderful 🎸

[@coldramentpm1013]

i'm actually doin this... thank you so much carl

[@herickadao3416]

great lesson ! i think that will be so much better if in the final of the each session you could play session mixing with the last one to make it more clear.

[@snaker661]

Thanks for the excellent lesson!

[@MrBinsique]

Thank you for this very good tuto

[@luizoxigenio]

Excelent. Congratulations. Very good!!!

[@jaybypass]

Excellent lesson!

[@henrykrusak8593]

Thanks for making me feel young again!

[@realdaneben6512]

...the good message: that Hendrix stuff ist timeless, like classic music

[@alvaredu218]

Excellent lesson my friend!!!!!

[@chriscasarez3234]

You sir, are a life saver.

[@matiastika1329]

JIMI HENDRIX SON OF A BITCH HOW THE HELL ARE YOU SO DAMN GOOD

[@jsamc8420]

natural born player

[@jEFFIsTheSwaggiestManOnEarth]

I learned this intro in 2 sessions, i've only been playing 3 years or so and i'm 15, when you think about it it's not hard to play just time consuming, and i have time

[@willwilburn9473]

Carl I Love your lessons and have learned tons from you. Some of us can not come around the neck and use our thumb. My thumb on my left hand is just too short. It only comes to the bottom of my index finger. It would be nice if you gave alternate ways to play those notes or make a substitution.

[@rusholmemike]

Thanks for this video - it was really useful I watch lot of these type of videos and I'm often struck by the length of the fingers that many of the guitarists have (long!!) - which is disheartening for me as my fingers are pretty short. BUT then I remember Johnny Hiland doesn't have the biggest hands and he's not too bad.. so I guess there's a little hope

[@marywillis1630]

Very helpful - thank you!

[@WesNye96]

I tried to play this song 8 months ago and felt hopeless. Thought I’d never be able to play this, or use my thumb. After at least 450 hrs of practice, I still can’t.

[@turntogod4410]

Inspirational

[@warpighammer3760]

Thanks man this is awsome.

[@majesticbob884]

may you create a stevie ray vaugh cover little wing version in the future pls

[@Chapali9a]

Finally!! Thank you, sir.