Once You KNOW This TRICK...Hendrix Is EASY

[@cbFIN]

Watching videos today with interesting subjects but the people talk nonsense for minutes, talking fast, saying nothing. And then I get to this video, you really make beautiful content with ease. Interesting from the first minute. Thank you.

[@timpierceguitar]

thank you so much I appreciate the comment :-)

[@bks252]

Dude, I agree wholeheartedly. There is a lot of just blah, blah blah on KZbin except when you get to a Tim Pierce video. It’s always so spot on and relevant. I’ve been playing guitar for 53 years and I enjoy and look forward to his videos and just learn so much from him. I wish he was my brother so I could hang out with him every day and just learn, learn and learn from him.

[@jimmyhaynes8298]

I so agree. Great video. Very entertaining. I was looking for another section or another way to play a verse in my new song and sure enough this video lit up a room that was dark.

[@jimmyhaynes8298]

@@timpierceguitar Seriously though. It's videos like this that really show how awesome of a teacher you are. I really appreciate you. I don't comment often but I had to chime in. Thanks Tim.

[@jrflattop]

I also agree with everything said here, and would just add that if you think videos like this from Tim are great then try his Masterclass. His content there is crazy with so much more explanation and ideas you can apply to anything. I am a happy member and better player for it. Cheers

[@Pulse2AM]

I remember getting that album and just watching that record spin on the turntable while the sound filled the room and more. Sometimes music summons the cosmos into our rooms, you can feel the majesty of the universe.

[@louislamboley9167]

Fledgling guitarists have it so much easier today with videos like these. Back in the day it was 16 speed on your turntable and wearing out records. Lift it up , play it again.

[@rb032682]

@louislamboley9167 - Yes. That was tedious and difficult and primitive, BUT , that method built up my ears, hand strength, stamina, and I ended up learning how to fake it with 'feeling' rather than exact notes.

[@blueshorecreative3146]

they still have to play well

[@rb032682]

​@@blueshorecreative3146 - lol! There is no obligation to "play well" while learning "what" to play. There is no obligation to "play well" unless one is getting well paid to "play well".

[@thesmallnotesduo]

I feel your pain

[@patrickhorner8270]

​@@rb032682Sure, I get what you're saying. If the feeling is there, the notes don't have to line up identically to have the same type of impact.

[@aaronlovell6026]

People say the tone comes from the guitar and amp. But Hendrix proves them wrong. Pedals were limited in the 60s, and amps were still in the stone age. Hendrix did most all of his stuff with just talent and the guitar. His touch, his feel for timing, his ability to drop then come back up with the slightest touch was amazing. None of us could duplicate his sound with the equipment he had. And we struggle to do it now, with what we have to work with. And he created the sound from nothing. What I mean is, he didn't piggy back off of anyone. It was his sound his creation and to me that makes him the ultimate guitar genius.

[@oshawaxpress]

Hendrix occasionally used a Electro-Harmonix EH-3003 "Triangle" Big Muff Pi V1, and reportedly usually used a Vox Wah pedal alongside a Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face, Shin-Ei Uni-Vibe pedal, and an Octavia stompbox built by Roger Mayer. These were the basis of his 'tone' added to his great feel and touch.

[@oshawaxpress]

'Hendrix used a Vox Wah pedal alongside a Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face, Shin-Ei Uni-Vibe pedal, and an Octavia stompbox built by Roger Mayer.' They were the basis of his 'tone', added to his great touch and feel.

[@brendantindall805]

amps were still in the stone age ? what do you think he was playing through

[@nickrouse8426]

I heard you were one of the best teachers. But you really do just insert the information into our heads. You have quite a way with guitar, sir. Loved this.

[@Trailrunner1978]

Seeing a pro teacher/musician showing the details of this song, yet again reminds me just how extremely creative and musical Jimi was.

[@BadBackZach]

You, Beato, and Keith from 5 Watt are the BEST at telling stories on KZbin for guitar content. I really appreciate the effort you put in. I don't watch TV much. KZbin is my television and the fact that so many great personalities put the effort into making engaging content about a topic I love is magical. Thank you, Tim.

[@MrGuitarmikeg]

@@JimboJones99It was all going so well…. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@rayfletcher9017]

I was a rhythm guitarist when I was in Junior High. After seeing him during his first U.S. tour in Tampa Florida at Curtis Hixon Hall, I was so impressed!, I had to teach myself how to play lead guitar, and, ever since and still today, though I'm retired from playing gigs I still love to play Jimi's music. Thank you for this tutorial!

[@mmckinneyable]

I saw that show-mind blowing!

[@lancesteele9719]

I was 12 years old when "Are You Experienced" was released. My tastes in music were changed forever ! Over the years, I've often wondered about how much truly incredible music Jimi would have created had he not left this world far too soon !

[@Crazy_Dave]

Great video and the fingering display really helps as it shows me where I've got it wrong. Whenever someone breaks down a Hendrix track it blows my mind that he was able to create such amazing music that was so futuristic for its time, it's like Jimi came from the future to shake things up a bit and expand our minds and he's still doing it today. Thank you for sharing this with us. I did my first gig at 13, I'm now 66 and still learning how to play.

[@traumatizer2]

Thank you for putting those chords on the screen Tim.

[@michaelbaa9193]

Anyone who has us all venerating in the glorious sonic temple a full 54 years after the departure of James Marshall Hendrix is indeed a very, very honourable man.. Thank-you Tim.. And you are Educating us too..!!

[@timpierceguitar]

I appreciate the comment so much :-)

[@danielross7347]

The expertise and love of the subject come through in these videos. When you love the subject , it shows and it’s like being a kid again, discovering it for the first time..That’s what makes these videos great

[@andyg1245]

I've never listened to it this deeply. Getting better and more confident on the guitar helps me notice and appreciate the magnitude of these details.

[@ThinPicks]

Great video, you're obviously a great lover of Jimi's music. I hesitate to say this, but here goes: Jimi came to England in late '66 and often stayed at Noel Redding's Mum's house, where he loved watching one of our long running soaps called Coronation Street. Have a listen to the theme tune, I think Third Stone From The Sun was written 'round about this time!🤭👍

[@cosmicHalArizona]

He had that cosmic awareness that I think I also have. Thinking bout space.

[@ivonsmith4255]

Ive had that riff in my head for 2 months now and I totally forgot where it came from - last time I heard it, Santana was quoting it in some live concert from years ago...you solved my puzzle Tim!! Ive known this for 40 years but I totally lost its origin in my head THAANK YOU!!!!!

[@DeWittPotts]

I have that same album and in the same vintage. I've had mine since the early 70's and many of the tracks are completely worn out from learning the guitar parts. Back then you didn't have KZbin or even Tabs. The way I learned was to listen to the track over and over again in sections and figure it out.

[@arottie4097]

That's kind of like walking up hill in the snow too school! Both ways!? Ha! I unfortunately I often wore out the record before I actually learned the song.

[@ritjohnson4889]

Me too ! That's the only way you could learn solos !!

[@jimdep6542]

Thanks Tim.....this is great. I've still got the first two Jimi Hendrix Experience albums that my older sister brought back with her from art college when she went to England in the 60's.

[@robertsmithers9059]

Thanks for making an instructional guitar video without crazy jump cuts, zooming in and out, multiple camera angles, whoosh and pop sound effects, irrelevant clips from movies and cartoons, childish comments, etc. etc.

[@timmotel5804]

Good Day. My name is Tim, also. I started playing drums in 1964. I'm 72 presently. I remember all the Hendrix stuff so well. I saw him twice in Miami, Florida in 1968. I play a little guitar and want to get better . I do have a Fender Ultra HSS Strat that I bought new about 2 years ago. Super Reverb RI & Twin Reverb. Love Toys. You are Remarkable, educational and I love your videos. This is excellent and brings back memories. Thank You & Best Regards

[@jefferydowler4655]

I also got my first drum kit when I was 10. It was a Ludwig for 100 bucks in 1966 and when I heard this sound, this beautiful symbol and snare work on third rock from the sun, that was it for me. Mitch was the man. And Jimi, I couldn't even understand what he was doing on that Fender, but it was out of this world.

[@timmotel5804]

@@jefferydowler4655 Absolutely :)

[@GDawg2K2]

Funny.. I too wore that album out. Originally our band bought it because we were going to meet and see them play at a place called the carousel, Theatre in Framingham Mass. It sat less than 2000.. Amazingly, not a month ago I rediscovered 3rd stone and relearned it! Incredible talent! Beautiful harmonys!

[@picksalot1]

One of my favorite Hendrix tunes, full of the style and techniques that made him a unique icon of guitar mastery and musicality. Fly on ... 😎

[@CarlKennedyMusic]

There is Tim and then there is everyone else. Magnificent as always! Love all things Hendrix. Thanks Tim!!

[@elgranpianista1]

I am writing to thank you for the gift of lessons. Currently I am not doing very well with money and being able to receive these free lessons will allow me to advance and give me great joy. What you give comes back. huge hug

[@djhoneylove5710]

Thank you for having substance to your lesson. I have known this for decades, but your approach is King. This is one of the reasons why his first album is his best. It has so many bonus tracks.

[@boudibla4011]

Cheers for a great lesson Tim. The tunning used is 433 Hz.

[@rogerr4620]

Monster album that changed rock guitar forever. And, one of my favorite songs from that album. Great video. Thanks!

[@younken24films]

Yes, like others here this album changed my life forever. Hendrix was alive at the time. After he died I dropped out, went home and lifted the needle over and over on The Wind Cries Mary until I could play it.

[@sthompson2839]

🥺🥺

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Another genius Hendrix composition in my opinion would be " Hear My Train a Comin' May 1970 Berkeley California . Yes I agree Robin Trower is another genius of the Stratocaster / Overdrive / Uni Vibe etc . Lisa Dewar and I use to keep in touch . We need more lessons please . Hendrix's live concerts are mind boggling . ( Winterland )

[@mr.yellowstrat3352]

If you like "Hear My Train a Comin" you should check out the 1969 New Year's Eve at Fillmore East.. one of the best ones IMO

[@trevorgwelch7412]

@@mr.yellowstrat3352 Yes I agree - I have all his recordings . Bootlegs too

[@BarrettHulen]

Is that a Hendrix comp? I thought it was an old blues song..

[@jimwoodswrites]

It's exciting seeing others who love Hendrix as much as I do.

[@BleuCzech]

Do you have a Jimi story?

[@PowerTree-007]

Excellent episode. Love Jimi. He was visionary, way ahead of his time, and gave us all a great gift. I will always remember

[@StryngsMagee]

You are very inspiring, breaking down Hendrix tunes that seemed so impossible to approach playing. Thank you.

[@siriusra2692]

....... it's amazing how Jimi was already experimenting with jazz rock fusion at the very start of his solo career .....he was truly a jazz rock fusion pioneer ...

[@lopezb]

So true. John McLaughlin tells a story when he took Miles to see "Monterey Pop" at a small NYC theater and Miles was totally blown away....

[@beckfreak2000]

I agree with you ,Had Jimi lived im sure he would have gone for the jazz rock route as Jeff beck and countless other guiarists did. Who knows how that would turn out but im sure it would have been the best route,

[@jwandhistools]

I saw Randy Hansen perform this song live in 1978 or 79. Did all the sound effects. I was floored. So was the crowd. I absolutely wore out at least 2 copies of this on vinyl. Hendrix studio stuff will be listened to 300 years from now.

[@carltaylor4942]

Nicely played, Tim, and a really useful explanation of what Jimi was doing. Subscribed immediately as a lifelong, 70 year old Hendrix fan. 😀

[@WhiteOakAmps]

This is the best Tim video ever: succinct, specific, a demo of the Ultra which I was already considering, and a quick addendum- E6 is like C6 on a pedal steel and E9sus4 is like E9 on a pedal steel with a sus 4. Hendrix even impressed Miles Davis. Give me some sugar, Baby! Yeah!!

[@czwirner]

One of my all time favorite songs. When i was a kid it took me on a journey. Thanks so much Tim!

[@davidkusko3370]

It’s wild, I’ve not studied Much Hendrix but have been playing several of his “tricks” not understanding how great it was.. I write with octave a lot. Great video Tim! Thanks.

[@aceotten5125]

Tim, thanks for the acknowledgement about the Plexi Marshall! You're a great person!

[@thebomontellano4996]

Perhaps the first Fusion Jazz instrumental ever. One of Chick Coreas favorite instrumentals.

[@anthonylawson6955]

Great insight on JH’s playing, I am truly mesmerized. Until this video I’ve never really thought about Jimi in the studio. Playing live always comes to mind. Of course I know the albums, but to actually think about him recording and composing the songs never really occurred to me. What a sights and sounds that must have been.

[@SirTools]

That was the album that changed everything in my life.

[@aquamarine99911]

I'll always remember I was driving on a highway when I first heard Hendrix. My city had just gotten a rock FM station in the late 70s, and this being the early days of FM radio it was pretty experimental. (They'd play the whole second side of Pink Floyd's "Meddle" album, fr'instance). Anyway, the opening Purple Haze tritones just about made me drive off the road. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Yes, it changed my musical life forever.

[@retrolee]

GREAT walk thru...you basically translated an extra-terrestrial language into simple English. Love it !!

[@brucehansensc]

Funny and so true, good one.

[@AMaj7Sharp5]

Nailed that sound. Amazing work again Tim.

[@alexokrayiii9689]

I love hearing about techniques that Jimi Hendrix used. Thanks for the video.

[@Paw767]

Thank you, Tim. You did such an expert job of explaining how this is done Beautiful licks!

[@jamesgeducation1097]

I've been playing and recording my Fender Stratocaster with the volume on 5 for about 3 years now and I can't believe how much it has improved and cleaned up my sound quality. Now I've learnt this trick with the fuzz face I'm going to go Hendrix nuts I think... Thank you Tim!

[@martinheath5947]

"Noise poem" Perfect description

[@arottie4097]

Great name for a band!

[@billwesley]

I liked Purple Haze and Foxy Lady a lot when I first heard them, but to me there were three songs that stood out a little extra from among an all stand out song album. "Third Stone From The Sun" was pure science fiction that was so futuristic it STILL sounds futuristic. Then there was "Are You Experienced?" which was science fiction futuristic and ancient Hindu mysticism at the same time. Then comes "I Don't Live Today" which paints a bleak picture of the present, these taken collectively form a theme that a person can use music to transcends time to move beyond the present. Hendrix (unlike many performers) was not showing off what HE could do, he was showing off what MUSIC can do, an egoless motivation. In many ways the guitar was just an adjunct for Hendrix, unlike Bach he did not record his compositions at a keyboard with pen and paper, which can't really record "blue notes", he recorded his compositions with guitar and magnetic tape which can record blue notes. Bach was a great keyboardist but it would be a mistake to think that is all that he was because much more importantly he was a great composer who improvised entire compositions in real time. Hendrix was one of the great composers with the same ability to improvise entire compositions in real time, his "solos" are much more than that, they are near symphonic compositions with the guitar imitating all the parts of a large orchestra, he was thinking beyond the guitar while his followers are stuck on the guitar. He was following emotion, they mostly are stuck on technique I'm disappointed that we do not have symphonic transcriptions of works like "Hear My Train A Comin" off "Rainbow Bridge" performed by actual symphonies, only with all the blue notes included (which bowed strings can easily produce) Cronos quartet did some of this, but for the short songs and not for the extended instrumental works, ("Machine Gun" comes to mind). Jimi Hendrix along with others, such as the great Duke Ellington, should be treated as are Bach Beethoven and Chopin, as later day great composers, these are the great composers who added in the "blue notes" so that there are many more than just 12 notes to an octave, which is all the more of an accomplishment.

[@billwesley]

@TimPierce-z8x San Diego California

[@davidlauter1622]

Very well said Brother 👍

[@seandaniel23]

the legend himself breaking it down!

[@foxmulder2941]

Same chord shape used in ' Angel ' , another Hendrix favorite.

[@flmason]

That fretboard display on the right side of the screen is great!

[@johncollins5552]

Yeah cos Jimi would often try to hide his finger positions when on camera I noticed from many videos of tv appearances and concerts but it surprised me how often he didn't play a strat, he did experiment with Gibson's and others.

[@rubicon-oh9km]

Without a doubt, my favorite Hendrix track. So atmospheric and moody.

[@EarlDSmith]

Tim you forgot to mention the most important sound of the ending was the sound of the train

[@RickGtr271]

Great video. I haven't listened to a lot of Hendrix lately. He was a true artist and I will be listening to his work now!

[@RobbyMatthias]

Thanks' for going through one of my favorite 'Hendrix' tunes'!🥂

[@giulioluzzardi7632]

Wes Montgomery octave melodies worked into Jimi Hendrix' freestyle is beautiful.

[@TheRumbles13]

Always loved that song

[@tomp538]

Thanks Tim. Now I have Summer Time Blues running in my head...

[@MrDocVenture]

That was the very first album I bought! Wow, the memories!

[@michaelsicowitz362]

The summer of 67, I was already playing in a band with older kids. I bought that LP and Cream's Gears. My first impression was -"what the hell is that? I was a drummer and the drumming is what I thought was the coolest. Playing 'Fire', that was a thing. The jazz drumming was new to me, applied to rock. It blew my mind, the amazing guitar came later.

[@stevesteiner9472]

Tim...drops priceless vintage vinyl. Shrugs. Never misses a beat.

[@theodavies8754]

It's the theme tune from coronation street, Jimmy loved it. The effects are chickens the aliens chose to kill because they didn't understand them. bought stacks of hendrix on vinyl when they weren't popular. There is voodoo chile on a 12" 45 single with crosstown traffic b side. I had a 1960tv from when j Marshall was a cabinet maker. Still have a small stone phase shifer. Arbiter used germanium transistors, they don't sound the same. Jimmy recorded with fender amps but they wouldn't supply them for tours free, Marshall did and fender regretted it forever.

[@zonkimwald]

Wow… never thought this song would come up… ❤❤❤ it was the ignition that got me taking my dad’s guitar and try learning how to play

[@frankbrancatisano217]

The Wes Montgomery octaves Jimi does on ' Villinova Junction ' , at the end of Woodstock awesome as well

[@DavidBiddle]

Thank you for your insights and analysis, Tim. Absolutely made my morning as I struggle with Covid. But now I have a new guitar desire (fortunately I live with someone who keeps me sane). I'm gonna try to do a Twin Reverb version here at home.

[@MerrickGuitar]

3:32, Absolutely killed it Tim!

[@chipsterb4946]

Great video. Not a song I listen to regularly. This took me straight back to the summer of 1975 … what an experience! Thanks

[@UrbanGarden-rf5op]

@ 8:12 Robin Trower😎 I was in the audience when he recorded his 1975 Live album. I discovered him in early Procol Harum. He turned out to be a worthy caretaker of the Hendrix legacy. Good times. Great lesson, as always. ✌✌

[@kevinlentz7604]

1970

[@UrbanGarden-rf5op]

@@kevinlentz7604 ?

[@donniehba795]

Very cool! For years I heard bands include this musical passage and wondered why no one online talked about -- and now finally you have. Great video as always!

[@tonepoet]

When I was a kid in high school, there was a teacher band that played during an event. They played 80's stuff and some other songsthat I didn't recognize. I asked one of the teachers what songs they were and who played them. It was Purple Haze and Foxy Lady. I bought Are You Experienced that night on cassette and I heard magic. I still get the same buzz now that I did the first time I heard it.

[@lauriecarter8931]

Yeah I was 12 years old and got hold of this single this was early 70s it had Purple Haze and flip side was Ezi Rider I was blown away Hendrix number one forever !!

[@kantina4765]

Idk why I clicked this as I have zero interest in Hendrix, but I just wanted to commend you on how god damn frank and straight to the point this video is. 0 fat 0 filled all meat. You’ve earned a sub from me.

[@GuitarTabsDaily]

So good Tim!

[@jakollee]

Thank you for drawing some attention to the “sound collage” at the end of Third Stone (tho I wish you’d played the whole thing!). I think this was an incredibly revolutionary moment in electric guitar music, and I always say, no matter what EVH says about not being influenced by Hendrix, that Eruption would not have happened without that ending of Third Stone. (Oh, and also the amazing noise Hendrix made before playing Wild Thing at Monterey Pop.) Great video!

[@MegaTubescreamer]

From the inner mind ..to..the OUTER LIMITS.. we can but revel in awe at the soundscape Jimi gave us access to !! thank you Tim FOR KEEPING IT ALIVE with your enthusiasm😇

[@WickSounds]

i covered this song recently on my channel, hendrix while challenging to sing and play live is a real marker and test of a real musician and not just a guitarist, lots of guitarists can play hendrix but how many can accompany his intricate guitar work with vocals? that was why hendrix is the greatest of all time. Your content inspired me to up my game on live sound on my channel. Cheers

[@cheezyridr]

guy, what are ya doin? i didn't want you to end the video there! there was alot i was hoping you'd talk about. i first heard this song when i was 12, that would have been '77. this song changed everything for me. it remains my favorite hendrix song to this day.

[@xeridian]

I absolutely love listening to or playing Ocataves. Hendrix, Montgomery, Benson, Brown or Klugh. They are/were masters at it, you rarely ever hear them anymore.

[@zaxmaxlax]

Thirds stone from the sun is definetly my favorite hendrix song

[@Arawadewiseman]

Tim… wow. I’ve heard very few guitarists nail Hendrix like this. Truly a master. Grateful you’re giving your years of knowledge out so freely on here.

[@andreasrausch5552]

We love you, Tim! Great video in excellent quality. Thank you 🎸

[@scoooterbob2321]

I watched the vid of you and Eric Mcfadden earlier this morning Knocking out Hendrex. Thanks for the great run through. Cheers from Española, NM.

[@jonobester5817]

Tim, you are the man! Thank you!

[@nunninkav]

Very nice practical and useful advice. You could also use a volume pedal before the fuzz.

[@bluesmonkey4463]

Love your work Tim ! Your a living Legend ! 😎

[@Metallizombie]

I just bought that Strat and it’s already my favorite guitar that I own.

[@TRKTKO]

One of my all time favorite melodies. Love hearing your take on the classics Tim!

[@TheDannyAbe]

one of many best channels ever.....thanks TIM

[@13coyote13]

Try having small hands with short thumbs, I can't do any wrap a rounds of any kind, can't snap my fingers as well, never have been able to, so sometimes I have to create short cuts on cords or just use precise pic strokes without hitting a normally muted low E string but, I love playing guitar which I only finally got serious about in the last 3 years, I'm now 65, I bought an Anniversary Ruby Red Gold Edition Squire Strat and have a Seagull Maritime SWS acoustic. Love watching and hearing you play and appreciate the tips you so kindly share, big fan from the great white north.

[@joeurbanowski321]

With my limited expertise I have a hard time playing Jimi’s music.. I feel like I grabbed the chalice and started passing out Communion wafers in church..😳 His music is Holy Ground for me… maybe one day…✌🏼

[@davidlauter1622]

3rd Stone From The Sun was the very first HENDRIX song I heard ! My Life has never been the same since ! Hail to JIMI HENDRIX !!!!!!!

[@stevekirkby6570]

Love that Jimmi track. What a star. Thanks for sharing your insights Tim.

[@ElmanAuthement]

I missed seeing Hendrix. Probably a little too young by a couple of years. But I did see Robin Trower for his Bridge of Sighs tour. I stool five feet away from Trowers, 12 feet away from some Marshall stacks. My ears rang for three days after. Loudest concert I ever went to in my life. Hendrix's octave lick in All Along the Watchtower is one of my favorite solo runs out of all the solos in the song.

[@DOCKent-3339]

I am really enjoying your content. You take me back into the past when I was playing. The stories are precious!

[@suzannecoholic1467]

Sounds great on that awesome new Strat! Always learning from you. Thanks!

[@mrfatbobrider1969]

Yeah man , I just loved it when he was on stage and would walk up to the amps and give them a little tweak here n there at times, real cool 💜

[@drmwm1]

Thanks for this video Tim as your excitement cast my memory back decades ago to the thrill when I first figured out those chord shapes (also used in "Angel" by the way). Now I just have to immediately fire up the amp and play!

[@sisuriffs]

My favourite Strat “right now”-a true guitarist.

[@anthonyward8587]

Love watching your channel Tim, love Hendrix. Cherrs from Australia 🌏🦘

[@johnvcougar]

I grew up with a steady diet of Hendrix fed to me by my older brother, always loved 3rd Stone, great stuff. Gonna take a stab at your course, bwana-man, coz you rock!

[@bullyakker]

1:10 Tim flipping us the bird. 3:00 there it is again... Finger flipper! ;)