Start Soloing WITH THE MUSIC. How to KEEP TRACK Of The Chord Changes.

[@kodi3881]

THANK YOU! Finally somebody that showed the relations between pentatonic scales and chords. You have no idea, how necessary this video is.

[@MichaelFox-cc8of]

I know! I just didn't get it until this.

[@elusivelectron]

Agreed. I've been playing for over 20 years and have been self taught. Now I know how to compose songs.

[@Jim-g1z]

I’ve been a player most of my life. Watched a bunch of instructors on you tube but I have never ever come across someone who could get me inside my head so fast. It’s unbelievable, stitch is a bloody genius. I’m 75 and I am a stitch fan and follower for the remainder, which I hope is a long time! God bless you man!

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Awesome to hear Jim! Keep rocking

[@basilcarter6652]

Stich ,I,m 70 yrs. have been a dead Head from the beginning, and you r the one that keeps me going you amaze I learn something from every video Thanks Man ,u r a excellent Teacher, your the Bombdigadee Dude.

[@fabianleus2954]

The helicopter was searching for the best guitar teacher on youtube. Pilot is probably blind. We already found the dude 😊. Thank you for teaching us so much. Gtrz Fab.

[@Schumusic]

I'm glad you're back!!!!!!!

[@outtathyme5679]

Yes!

[@spock23.06]

I also like to play the vocal melody as a guitar solo, example Santana, Let the Children Play.

[@darrenowens150]

I just had several light bulb moments watching this video. You are a fantastic teacher!

[@richardskuta8165]

I’ve been playing for 45 years I would strongly encourage any beginner level guitar players, and combined this lesson with the caged System (they’re pretty much the same thing) It will take longer to learn to shred but the finished product will be well worth it. This is a great lesson.

[@rickygkilla1358]

FINALLY SOMEONE WHO MADE IT CLEAR HOW TO TRANSITION. THANKS A LOT MAN

[@owenwartovo9318]

This is one of the best and most simplest lesson on KZbin for a beginner on how to solo . I wish i knew this 20 years ago..

[@caljerm]

This clicked with me in a way that a thousand other things over the course of decades never have. Thank you - this is really fantastic.

[@Amoreofgod]

I’m a singer/songwriter/frontman who started in open tuning. Have wrote some great rock n roll tunes on there. Even some ballads. Have relied on other people for gigs & recording the music because I’ve always wanted to stay in “my lane”. Around December last year I fell in love with the Dead. Jerry Garcia, his playing, it’s changed my life. Was jamming with my friend and did a pretty decent solo on his standard tuning. Didn’t really know what I was doing but I’ve always had an ear I trusted & believed in. He amped me up & since then I’ve been encouraged to learn this instrument, truly. I’ve seen many teachers on KZbin. IAN, YOU ARE SPECIAL BROTHER. In these months, I’ve soaked up this knowledge of your holy grail. I’m so proud of myself and of the journey this has been & will continue to be. Currently I’m visiting Minneapolis, going to Paisley Park tomorrow. 2 weeks ago I performed with Richie Cannata at the oldest rock n roll club in NYC(my hometown born & raised there). I HAVEN’T EVEN WATCHED THE VIDEO YET LMAO I just wanted to say thank you. Cheers to you. Cheers to your family. Glad you’re posting. And may you continue to light the way for others brother. Peace ♊️🌒🥃

[@mr.mckinnon5680]

Thank you. I'm a self-taught guitarist. (Mel Bay and Guitar magazine). After 25 years of playing, I still had questions. I got stuck on a solo. Had no idea what to do. It felt like I was out of ideas. Then I found Mr. Stitch. I applied one of his lessons, (singing your solo). And it changed the way I was approaching the song. And, it worked. Thanks.

[@Nate-fg4oe]

THIS. This is the key I’ve been missing. I’ve been playing for probably 20 years. I can memorize songs no problem but I always struggled with soloing and improvising. This helps!

[@frankrizzo6404]

Yah Had to save this. 30 years, been on stages, but it all by ear... 😮

[@Aja59]

A big warm welcome back Stitch from Aja64 from Glasgow Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎸👋

[@62.Cowboy]

I could watch you jam on that progression all night. Great lesson.

[@kenkelly382]

Wow. Like the Cars said " You're just what I needed..". What a comeback lesson. Im going to call it the Stich Helicopter lesson.

[@ntcowing]

You're a really righteous human. I appreciate your channel and how much you're sharing the gift of music so that others can participate. Good on ya, man!

[@josephmofield2601]

Best lesson in KZbin history right there.

[@spike21vids]

Thanks for being our honeymoon neighbor at the Walmart parking lot this morning. Great talking to you and safe travels

[@shukurumaoka7126]

This has gotten me soo emotional. How could you make it this simple. I have gone through so many videos but this absolutely the GOAT

[@johnmacmillan627]

Came back to this video after a year of mucking about with the guitar. He has hit the nail on the head regarding soloing with intent. Thx Stitch!

[@oliverchapman51177]

I’m a guitar teacher myself, and I still always learn something helpful from your videos. Our love of the same music. Well Done 👍 Thank you

[@MOAB-UT]

Better to say, I am a student of guitar who happens to also teach some stuff.

[@oliverchapman51177]

@@MOAB-UT why? Would that be better. “Some Stuff” who are you

[@DrummerJacob]

@@MOAB-UT Thats quite an unnecessary comment.

[@mr.monitor.]

​@@MOAB-UTYour way sounds a lot dumber

[@jimblakeslee473]

HOLY CHORD TONES STITCH MAN! I've just worn my fingers to the point of bleeding. Two years of learning and recently consumed by 'triads'... this lesson was pitch perfect and on point! I'm back to being amazed at the fact that I can actually play some notes that 'fit' the rhythm. Yeah... I'm another 66 year old but I'm really just 12! Jam on!

[@get_downed_boi6270]

STICH you dont even know man. you taught me more about improv more than any teacher out there! all you past grateful dead videos have made me 100x better of a player! plus with 2 dollar pdfs u cant beat that! thank you !

[@ChrisS-du8tf]

I remembered reading an article where Jerry Garcia said you will never become a master guitar player unless you follow the chord progressions. This is proof of that, great lesson thank you!

[@charlsruhe]

Simple, effective and eye-opening. Watched this one the other day, loaded the chords in my (new!) looper, and the lights went on in my head. Thanks! You’re one of my favorite YT guitar teachers. 👍

[@Jugggle]

Thx that was very helpful ooo yr a goood instructor well done ooo

[@BenBreeg1138]

So as I started watching this, I was thinking this wasn't going to be useful because it was kind of simple. Then I sat down with some tracks and it was really helpful. THEN I started connecting this concept to triads i have been working on the D, G, and B strings and it really clicked. It's not always just the concept alone, but when things start to relate to one another, that is a real breakthrough for me!

[@Magnum_Opus_Music]

*Good to see you again my friend! Love watching your videos since day 1* ❤🎸🥇

[@BryTunesMusic]

I took advanced guitar while at "prestigious" Belmont University and knew all the scales but couldn't intuitively solo - and you just unlocked it after listening and playing along to this about 10 times - can't thank you enough! Excited to see what else you got going! THANK YOU!

[@ajrowe5845]

Click. 💡 Ive essentially been brand new to playing guitar for like a decade... Thanks for this video for some reason this really just made sense to me and i feel like i finally have something to work towards and practice other than playing the same single thing ive known how to play forever.

[@wgilmourmcfadge]

you're videos are abso brilliant mate. greetings from Glasgow in Scotland. Thanks, I learn so much from them.

[@MichaelFox-cc8of]

Finally! I understand it. This has taken me far too long but I will celebrate this one! Thanks Stich.

[@Scottocaster6668]

Stitch has such a respectful, soothing voice. Good stuff 👍👍

[@TheDdkk1]

Wow, what a fun and easy to follow lesson. Within minutes I've been playing to backing tracks in a different, and maybe more musical, way. Keep up the great work!

[@chriswhitehead3660]

Thank you so much! it's never been explained like that to me before.

[@annieo.4779]

You are an incredible teacher, Ian. I feel like I’m gaining insight by leaps and bounds. I’ve watched several of your videos in the past but hadn’t checked out your Patreon until just this week. I am soooo glad I did. There are multiple online and in-person instructors I’ve been learning from the last 5 years and I do learn from them all but you, by far, are the best at breaking things down and getting concepts across. And your passion for guitar and being creative is contagious and inspiring. Plus somehow you make it feel like we are truly in a “room” working together. I didn’t think I could become any more obsessed with my guitar journey than I already am but my excitement just skyrocketed. Thank you for all you do!

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Thanks Anne!! You rock!

[@jamesbarron8845]

Man, you're always right on. Glad to see you back. 2:31

[@LobbVT]

Thanks for breaking that down. I've heard people refer to just playing the "box" and didn't realize it's essentially the lower portion of the pentatonic "E" shape.

[@guillaumemsame5439]

Bro this is the video I’ve been looking for for ages . Thank you so much .

[@joncolner3117]

Thanks! Missed you, man. Glad you’re back.

[@hartmutschedler1327]

Best lesson!!! Thanks and greetings from Austria 😊

[@kevinlane2365]

Thank you. This is one of the most helpful videos I have ever watched.

[@regulator34234]

This is the video I have been missing. So many things clicked here. Thank you!

[@stevenkono]

Great video as usual. Thank you. Your wife hit it right on the head. So many of Jerry's leads have that "joyous" sound to them. I think that is what made his playing so special. His leads conveyed a feeling more thank just a sound...

[@downtheline8614]

Good to see you back, your are always such a great inspiration. Hope your are doing good behind the big beard and the dark eyes. Thanks for everything, brother!

[@donkiddick3562]

In three years of learning I have never heard anyone explain how to move up and down the neck so clearly. Thank you so much 🙏

[@SeanDescartes-lr1oj]

The dude made this has a nice and extensive knowledge of pentatonic scales. I got most of it but I still need to cement it in. This video is wonderful❤🎉😊

[@MrTilsner]

I wonder if this gentleman knows how many people he has just helped, finally someone who can make guitar soloing look manageable, thank you very much, I think I will pick up my guitar and try again.

[@rustycolon9368]

Stitch, glad to see you're well brother. Keep up the lessons!

[@HomedogNik]

Glad you're back, your lessons are a huge inspiration for me to sit down and practise the guitar.

[@jamiegoodson950]

This is unlocking to me Loving it.

[@MrN4ughtyboy]

Cool

[@frankdion2174]

Good to have you back...

[@mattkanter1729]

Game changer ! I’m not ..,, no ..,wait.. I am ; I am worthy . Yes . Thank you!

[@hologram503]

You're one of the best teachers on the planet. Finally someone who makes it SIMPLE. BECAUSE IT IS!

[@iancheckley3549]

HI Ian , nice to see you back. Its funny how we all seem to know more than we think but struggle to use it. When you point out this simple idea its like a light bulb goes on and we think why did I know put that together in my mind!! Thanks Ian well done and enjoy your vacation. Ian

[@peppyharley6901]

Your an hour away from where I live in Alfred ,Ontario. Welcome and nice to see you making videos again! You have gotten really great as a guitar instructor and as a nice human being! Thanks for what you do!

[@64noeljp16]

Light bulb going off in my head from watching this video 🙏👏🏻🥂

[@motorsport32cw]

Me too😊

[@PE1978C]

Great beginner lesson, Ian! Once folks get this down, the next step is playing all of the chord tones for each chord in the same spot, and there are numerous spots, so there's a lot to learn, but it's doable!

[@RecycledRocker2]

Home Run....Now This simple method is right up my alley...I seem to have a retention issue. I can play this without notebooks or tabs ...just playing freely is an amazing feeling.Thanks.

[@Westernerd1]

This is very helpful. I feel like you made it for me. Thank you!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I usually don't like to complain but that lesson was way too cool. Merci beaucoup. Subtitles for French Canadians "Merci beaucoup".

[@RahSH1]

This guy is such an amazing teacher… every video I’ve stumbled across has been followed by a giant step or two for me in my playing

[@Mikesgarbage]

Hey, man. I just discovered your channel. Love it. Thank you so much. This video had me looking back on my own guitar journey. I think it's a mistake to teach beginners scales and patterns. That's how I started learning. Memorizing all the scales, but not knowing ANY application. I wish I had been taught chords, intervals, and triads FIRST. I think I'd be a better player today if I had learned that way. Anyways, fantastic lesson. Thanks a ton. Peace.

[@cpalileo6835]

This is the video that helped me finally take my next steps forward after 2 years.

[@kallen5623]

brooooooooooooooooo !!!! you blew my mind with this , definitely leveled up in soloing in like 5 minutes THANK a million !!!! subbed and liked !

[@JimmyV007]

No doubt the best at helping many people ( me included) to understand all the aspects of guitar. I was overwhelmed with where to start, what to start, what mode, scales , caged,Theory, etc, He doesn’t require you to know any of that to start having fun while connecting the dots making me way more hopeful that I will one day soon will get where I want with it. The Best

[@moreykanner4781]

Always make it musical and melodic and you will get there for sure!

[@chriscameron643]

Every once in a while you get an aha moment. I don't know why I never thought to use this. Thank you, Sir.

[@edwile473]

So happy to have you back! I'm excited to watch this a bit later!

[@jarmentor1731]

Missed you, buddy! This is exactly the thing I have been working on / struggling with. Great timing!

[@runa_wayra]

I love you're back man! Love your content!

[@andtheywillknowusbyourname5511]

I have dyslexia, adhd, asd, and tons of learning difficulties. But this video helped me tremendously. Thanks

[@rahulnim]

I loved this lesson. A thing that many struggle with or are running into a wall, this lesson gently and effortlessly makes the wall fade away.

[@kjguitarman]

The best chord soloing lesson I’ve watched on KZbin. Thank you!

[@bolajipaul3909]

This is Revelation of what I have been searching for sure I have assignment to work on now even though I haven't grasp the scales very well but am glad really grateful more grace 🙏 ❤.

[@jamieb7799]

OMG your lessons are so relatable & easy to understand. Which basically means they’re awesome. Thank you 🙏

[@StichMethodGuitar]

So glad you enjoy them! There are a lot on this channel. Try my caged playlist…. Hope you enjoy it all

[@marcussmith348]

Best, and most helpful video I have ever seen!. Thank you so very much. Regards Marcus.

[@ImTooAbstract]

Amazing lesson - can’t wait to try this out! You also have a really friendly and warm demeanor :)

[@intothevoid444]

Thank you, this is the video I was looking for. I'm glad you mentioned emphasizing certain notes/not messing with/ending on notes in the scale. I was definitely confused about that!

[@Youreout]

I connected with this one dude! Thank you. I've been working learning triads and boom, here it is. Awesome, well done.

[@rasmusandersen3674]

Good job explaining this stuff -very helpful. Felt surprisingly sympathetic as well. Respect!

[@JohnPDX]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Excellent framework for keeping up and staying within the chord changes. This will help my solos sound more musical and less like I'm practicing a scale!

[@kennethbarnhouse7462]

Well, that was super helpful! Thank you sir, you always make it simple and straightfoward

[@earlteigrob9211]

The best way to start learning lead guitar I have ever seen!!!! So simple!!!

[@mattkanter1729]

Oh my ! I once was blind , but now …. Weeeeeee ! You have majorly enlightened me . Thank you.!!

[@jerryhughes4256]

Great lesson. Remember students want/need to see what both of your hands are doing. Thanks!

[@zulkifcengiz9254]

Omg ! I am enlightened man. Thanks. Love from Turkey 🇹🇷

[@mtglazer]

I've heard this several times from other, with examples. I finally get it! Thanks.

[@stevemeade6072]

Most helpful video that I've found so far in my guitar journey. Thank you!!!! Subscribed!

[@100papajohn100]

Nice to see this explained so well. I know this method works because this is how I've been soloing for years. It works. If for whatever reason I lose where the chord is, I just go directly to the pentatonic scale until I get my bearings and then head back to the chord shape. To practice this, play a recording of a song that you know the chords of and follow it with your own solo.

[@janjansen7983]

this is exactly the way I do it, the pentatonic is a safe haven and you can sail the ocean from there

[@davidloomis5840]

You sir are the MAN! I CAN NOW PLAY ALONG WITH BACKING TRACKS!! THANK YOU!!😊

[@victormichael9271]

That's it. My favorite teacher. ❤❤

[@bernardcampaniolo1964]

Just the kind of information I needed to know to move to the next level of playing guitar..thank you Ben

[@foolsgold8486]

Once again.....the Master Stitch.... gives is wonderful priceless enlightenment 🎸👌🏼

[@jayroc9933]

Dude! I needed this so badly right now. Thank You!

[@xBlitzerx]

Great lesson. My main take away is I need to focus on the smaller maj/min patterns/triads and KNOW the chord progression of the song. Kinda obvious but you do a great job at pointing it out.

[@seamuskeane7931]

Thanks a million. Finally I get it :) It's all come together now. What a relief! Since watching your video I can now play along and improvise beautifully to ALL those old songs I just gave up on in the past. This tutorial is heaven sent. Thank you so very much.

[@JawkneeJay]

Good lesson. Its a bit different than my method but similar concept. After years of being a scale player learning this method has been a real game changer

[@robertjones7792]

Great video Thanks, I always come back to your videos to get the right way to learn music.

[@wesleyhowie7837]

Happy to see you back on KZbin and welcome to Canada!

[@basiekgorzewski9209]

you are amazing ... finally I found someone who can explain theory in easy way!!!! thank you