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I see it all the time. You know what scale to use, but when you improvise, it doesn't sound as amazing as you want it to. This is because as guitarists, we spend a lot of time figuring out what works so much, that we sometimes forget there is a human side to melody. Here we are taking a look at how just 3 notes can change the way you approach your improvisation and make you feel closer to your music. PLEASE SHARE THIS VIDEO WITH SOMEONE WHO YOU THINK WOULD ENJOY IT.
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[@billycockrell2470]

My biggest problem. Mindlessly stringing notes together! Thanks man.

[@rogeralleyne9257]

I think it's called "shredder syndrome" Where many of us don't feel we're really playing unless we run up & down the fretboard!! Easy to fall into!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@jtday1028]

Thanks Stich. This is EXACTLY where I feel stuck on the instrument. I know my chords and fundamental theory, my 5 pentatonic positions and blue notes, but when I go to improvise it lacks emotion. Just spattering notes noodling over the top that don't seem to be going anywhere... simplifying it down to 3 notes and focusing on emotion and rhythm seems like a great exercise for me right now. One natural addition to this list would be playing dynamics. Mixing up the volume of the 3 notes and attack style can also have a huge impact. Of course, you were naturally doing some of this, but it would be useful to point out. Thanks again, and keep up the great work!

[@momentoftruth7594]

Exactly my suggestion with volume. You might try working on your phrasing, keeping it short and simple like this but also creating a conversation, think of happy birthday, call and respond.

[@the1cruzr]

You have a lot of great videos, but this one... this one gets me “in the feels.” Honestly, this could be the most enlightening video you’ve done and most likely to be a game changer for aspiring guitarists. Kudos!

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Awesome to hear! It’s a video I have been wanting to make for a while. All I ask is please share it with someone to help spread the word.

[@robeccles9749]

Amazing clear explanations, not just the how, but most importantly, the why. You really excel at that sir. This has already made a huge difference in the sounds I am making. Thanks again.

[@hugoarend4743]

I decided to subscribbe after yoiu said: "Follow the rules"! Our Zeitgeist is "brake the rules", "think outside the box", "deconstruct", etc. People want to break the rules without knowing the rules, they want to think outside the box, before knowing their box and so on. Music has rules and these rules are important. Master them and you will be free. Freedom is navegating within the rules. The rules will tell you when to bend them. Keep up, man... Your lessons are inspiring...

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Your lessons are gold, they helped me improve almost ten times faster than any other teacher. A Stich in time saves nine.

[@jimmrockford9407]

You are simply the best teacher on youtube right now....listen up folks. If you can't learn and improve by listening to this fella' you just might not be meant to play guitar ;)

[@Apothecary-qy8ed]

I think it was Keith Richards who said, "Anyone can rock... not everyone knows how to *roll*" This is a great lesson in rolling. Thank you!

[@bollxbum]

Been watching you for a few weeks now. You are a God. Been playing for about 2 years and since finding you I've improved no end. Cheers Buddy

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Cheers Barry

[@leimaniax]

Ian, you’re such a great teacher. Thank you for your patience with this huge, invaluable class. I hope you get even a percent of the reward that you deserve. Thank you, friend. Best wishes.

[@babycheesus666]

this is the one subject for me after 20+ years playing guitar. Great lesson, really appreciate it

[@jcomeau535]

I discovered this video (and your channel) today and you just changed my life! Your explanation on how to play 3 notes with breaks and rhythm completely changed my playing after 30 minutes of practicing. I was able to sound really nice with only 3 notes! It's the first time over the past 5 years that I didn't feel like I was playing a scale! A BIG thank you! PS: You have a gift for teaching, thank you again

[@mklingod]

Brilliant, Ian! The battle between my head and fingers is real. I've never heard anyone acknowledge it, especially a teacher, and I was never quite able to articulate it. This lesson was spot on and just what I needed. Thank you!

[@KevinIlsen]

Nice lesson! A few more techniques to try with these 3 notes: - trills (rapid hammer on / pull off / hammer on / pull off / etc.) - double stops (with the C on the 5th fret of the 3rd string, and the E on the 5th fret of the 2nd string) - unison bends -- bend the D up to an E on the 3rd string, and alternate playing that E with playing the E on the 2nd string (5th fret)

[@matts7176]

It’s like you’re watching what I’m struggling with and making videos specifically for me every time

[@jamowie4866]

Holy shit...after 15+ years of playing this video really put things in perspective. Always trying to play faster and more complicated things whereas in reality it's all about making nice sounds.

[@EddieVanWilder]

That's the #1 thing i've been looking for since I started to get serious about playing guitar. Thank you for the lesson!

[@markpinkus7406]

This lesson to me was like a "Key" I've been looking for (About 50 yrs), that "Unlocked" what seemed almost like "The Mysterious or Elusive Secret" to improvising!" I could never understand "How to use all those notes" from Scales, Appregios, etc I've never come across any other teacher that explained it so well! Thank you from the bottom of my "Want to improvise" heart! LOL Mark (From Northern Canada)

[@Fatrav]

Great stuff. In a similar vein a great guitarist I knew said to me "it's not the notes you put in that are important it's the ones you leave out"

[@musicaleltd]

finally heard someone who can articulate my struggle; gotta try this

[@PR-BEACHBOY]

With al due respect, You have become “The Guitalli Llama”. Very cool!

[@sherylebenreiter]

Thank you for making it simple, understandable, practicable, effective, and fun.

[@anthonylaplantepaquin3053]

A good friend of mine has a band, they are pretty good. He asked me to join. I'm really excited about this, but then again, i really have to get better and quick. Your channel is doing wonders for my confidence, thank you so much !!

[@dbnet1]

Great lesson...again! Perhaps the last thing to add in this list is silence. That empty space is so powerful and where and how you use it and pay attention to it makes the world of difference. It is a tool used in acting, comedy, the visual arts, etc. Thanks again for such a meaningful lesson.

[@jaketalley5527]

Hey man, you have become a master of the craft of teaching and connecting. Your lessons are no doubt the best, I feel like I'm sitting in a lesson with you, not watching a video. It's incredible

[@PikkaaaAttack]

I was thinking the same thing

[@raygottbeatz8169]

So true

[@EmpireOfLightTV]

1000 percent

[@uyiOriaghan]

2000% true

[@dougsmith8430]

I wholeheartedly agree Jake… Stich is great at teaching feel!

[@MRandall25]

Ophelia is such a great jam. One of the first songs I ever played live, so much fun to solo over.

[@StichMethodGuitar]

In the mind of Ophiela coming out next week.👍

[@scottheaton8469]

This really is the best lesson. A little pause here and there makes all the difference.

[@JKFlaker]

This was the perfect video for where I’ve been stuck at (for years now 🤦‍♂️). I came across it this summer and I’m now playing regularly with some other friends. ( I guess technically a band of sorts). We’re now playing Ophelia and I’ve been playing some of the solo parts to it. Can’t thank you enough Stitch.

[@realjumper]

This is such a simple, but essential and fun way to learn/practice that really pays dividends....already. Thank you for reminding me to get the basics sorted and the rest will follow all by itself :)

[@boomer8393]

Ian, you're simply 'the best' teacher. This video lesson changed everything for me. I now approach my Taylor NS34-CE (Sam) calmly, and he's really taken to your excellent lessons at half-speed and more focused. I cannot thank you enough. You are the Guru of Guitar...

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Awesome to hear. Spread the word. Thanks for enjoying the lesson

[@onefm1]

You really lay it out a way that I can understand. I've gone through 3 real life teachers the past 2 years because they have gotten so good at playing that I see how difficult it is for them to come down to my level and explain something where I can understand. Same thing with a lot of the KZbin instructors. I'm a pretty sharp person, and even have a little theory with piano history, yet it is so difficult to find instructors that I can connect with. You are the first person who's Patreon I've actually joined. I look forward to more instruction.

[@bensmith1053]

I watch these videos for fun. That’s how great they are; they’re way outside of work

[@beenthere9770]

Great song choice, perfect for this lesson. Looking forward to your “in the mind of “ for this tune.

[@dogzillamonster]

Brilliant. Stitch, you inspired me over this summer to pick up my old guitar, then buy an even nicer one, and (most importantly) love playing the guitar in a far better way than in my open-chord youth. Thank you from Seattle.

[@sonicintervention7474]

I've been watching you for like six months. Intermediate guitar player for 20. Wanted to break my cieling and found you. Best teacher I've found in youtube. I love the dead and phish so i relate to a lot of your lesson but they make sense. Also some cat was like "Created this cool progression and it was your correct version of stash, he looked sheepish

[@mattgilstrap7295]

Ian, you are EXTREMELY good at getting the intent of your message out in these videos. Very good explanations and demonstrations.

[@samtschetter9346]

It’s like I’m jamming with you while getting free Lesssons, you have a gift of teaching, thank you!

[@blazemoyer]

Hi, I have been watching your content lately and now that I'm further in my guitar journey, your lessons are really helping me a lot. Over the past two weeks, three of your videos have greatly improved my playing. I am going check out your Patreon page to really get more information on how to take my playing to a better level.

[@blazemoyer]

Ian, I checked out your Patreon page. I was looking for a way to email you a question. I'll asked it here. In the $15 tier are backing tracks available for download. Do any of your tiers have downloadable backing tracks; especially the one you created yourself and play with your KZbin lessons?

[@StichMethodGuitar]

If any of the Patreon lessons have backing tracks that I use, they will be there and available for download.

[@StichMethodGuitar]

But don’t sign up until the first of the month if you decide to

[@MikeHaskell9]

@@StichMethodGuitar Ha! I learned by subscribing to you that Patreon doesn’t know how to prorate.

[@noahtenshen]

I've not been in denial of my diarrhea like flurries of copious blathering notes, but like a run-a-way train I have not been able to stop--or at least not bothered to try--until now. I Needed this little talk. Your gentle way of guiding me (us) from a briar patch of insanity to a calm focused aware state is invaluable. I can't overstate how needed (and enjoyed) you are. Stay Well Most Groovy One!

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Thanks Noah❤️👍

[@captainblues1]

Hey mate, exactly what I was looking for! Great stuff! I'm addicted to your channel! Bless ya!

[@dougsmith8430]

Stich… I love it! You are becoming one of my favorite teachers! You teach how to understand the importance of the subtleties and nuances that actually help us to bring out our own FEEL… THANK YOU! 🎸🎶

[@tonyhudson8235]

Quite possibly the most helpful lesson that I've come across. I've only been getting into lead guitar for a year or so, and my lead is so.... Messy and chaotic. Practiced like this for an hour or so, and it almost instantly improved what was coming out. Thanks.

[@uptopmikep7065]

I simply love your advice about "feeling and breathing" what you play in order to start sounding good. Thank you!

[@napoleonhowardiv3440]

Thank you, this video opened up a new world of soloing for me. Now I have more melodic solos that enhance the song.

[@johnburbank9125]

Fantastic….I got so much out of this … I love the way you begin the lesson…you said: “I want to teach you about the space between the stuff we know…” Awesome…. The 8 rules you present here will really help me….. Thank you (:

[@princemlambo8270]

What a lesson. My guitar playing will definitely change for the better. What a teacher you are

[@halflight3236]

This lesson really hit the spot for me! I never realized how much more articulate my playing would be if I just slowed down and tried to find my rhythm, thank you Stitch.

[@clnorris82]

So easy to get caught up in learning theory, tabs, riffs, chords, etc., but this video clearly explains the secret of how to play. To express and communicate emotion from an instrument. Tabs and theory can't teach you that. You have to craft that. Ultimately the technique and theory serve as the foundation to give voice through the feel of playing.

[@jhrace2]

I know I’m late, but one line in here really resonated after I listened to my own improvisation… that the rhythm of your solo is the MOST important part for making it sound good. Introducing different rhythms has made my improv sound so much better even with simpler melodic lines

[@nullerbasse1]

This is definitely one of the best guitar teaching videos I have seen on youtube. And in my opinion you are one of the best guitar teachers there is on youtube 👍🏻😊

[@whodaFru4551]

This is just pure gold. Tyvm for sharing with us

[@mariainesnaranjo1232]

This is amazing. I have never found some one that talks about this before. Thank you

[@leroylinks8269]

Came across your channel a day ago. It's amazing thank you

[@axelfroment4871]

The best lesson I’ve seen after 5 years of goofing around on KZbin. Thank you

[@ramirreynes9109]

Wow great additional learnings to me👍👍

[@subrochakraborty137]

This is probably the most useful video related to guitar music I have seen. Thanks a lot for helping us learn the music and melody part of the music. I do see now a days the melody of a music is lost somewhere in the fast riffs and speed. Love your work 🙂

[@brianwooldridge4353]

You are just what I needed. Awesome Concepts awesome personality. Thanks for sharing.

[@RickSchultze]

excellent lesson....Gonna run with it this week...Thanks

[@Bill-ul6ue]

Excellent advise. You’ve given me new hope that one day I may be able to improv. This method that you’ve shared takes me back to thinking about some very solid advice for practicing anything, practice SLOW, sometimes even painfully slow. If you practice fast and keep making mistakes you’re trading yourself to make mistakes. Thanks for your videos. I love your way of teaching.

[@MustafaBaabad]

Amazing what three notes can generate beautiful melodies when we know how to play them. Thank you Ian.

[@michaelbourke6143]

You’re a good man, though at times too hard on yourself. No one cares if you hit an occasional sour note; you’re doing all of us a tremendous favor just by sharing your knowledge. Thank you! I’ve been playing guitar for decades, mostly in classic rock cover bands. I can play intricate solos. But each song I learn is its own silo. I probably know 100 different solos, yet I have no (or very limited) ability to use a lick or a phrase from one song in another song. I finally began taking lessons when I retired four years ago. Now I know all kinds of fun stuff about scales, arpeggios, etc. I actually have enjoyed learning the theory. But making actual music with all that theory? Not a chance. For some reason, I just can’t get across that bridge. Anybody else feel this way?

[@phatman811]

takes years to apply newly learned concepts. After some time and constant practice you’ll be able to write with it and eventually improvising using the stuff you learned from theory. Took me years to make decent lines with arpeggio’s. The minor pentatonic scale is an arpeggio with a 4th, just another piece of music theory, its something we played and listened to for years and years, arguably the most popular scale for guitarist. Imagine an alternate universe where simple triads were the most popular, the pentatonic scale would probably seem more complex. there was a time when we all couldnt play a G chord but we kept going til the calluses formed and you can do it in your sleep. Think of this new theory you’ve learned like that, just another thing on your guitar for you to master

[@WhiteDove73-888]

I can’t play other people’s stuff but I can improvise over anything. Music is awesome

[@jross9726]

A lot of what of you is what I've been doing...acting like a runaway car. I don't play drums, but that analogy made it clear. Great stuff!! I'm a subscriber as of now!

[@sprenzy7936]

You are very good, you address things that all good teachers teach that bad teachers don't teach

[@LambAndTheDragon]

I actually told myself recently to practice small sections at a time but like you said, thinking it and doing it are two different things and I find myself wondering aimlessly running over mailboxes uprooting trees and blowing stop signs. LOL, the war between heart and mind is real. Another great piece of wisdom. Thank you.

[@iPat1962]

Lightbulb moment. Awesome.

[@Madchris8828]

I'm somewhere between beginner and intermediate and this is a crazy helpful lesson. Thank you so much!

[@kerrfoot]

Outstanding advice for a long time player!

[@WhiteDove73-888]

I taught myself so improvising is what I started on. I can’t play other people’s music note for note (or even understand why people want to do that) but I can play my guitar (bass, violin, piano, drums, etc... over anything.

[@AarroLam]

This is probably my first KZbin comment, and I just had to say this video with 62k views alone covered more and was to the point than other videos with 1M views and 10 mins of fluff content.

[@jasonberve7184]

This is such a beautiful video. Literally my exact situation of knowing scales pretty well, sounding pretty good but just missing what all the "greats" seem to have. Thank you so much and you're an amazing instructor.

[@francescofilippini800]

Touch Of Stich, GRAZIE! Greetings from Italia

[@gredmer]

This is so helpful. I have the runaway finger problem.

[@declanrwalsh5719]

Hey Ian, Greetings from Ireland ! Many thanks for such a great video. I have been stuck in theory land for months - and now with just 3 notes - I have found my way out. Thanks you !

[@TRWoodcock-yw9ef]

Very helpful. I am struggling big time. Looking forward to applying your tips.

[@jalbert222]

You are so good, and such a great teacher...that when you make a little error, you truly do not have to 'apologize' or say you are 'sorry'. It's distracting. No one is judging you :) Trust me. Just correct it and move on. Bless you!

[@kshitizminz3379]

So so so much thankful for sharing such treasures.

[@mattmanrich]

Great lesson Stich. I share your taste of jam band love and think those videios are all great. This offers something for players of all abilities. (At my age, after trying to shread for all these years, I am trying to pair down my playing to what moves people ). these are the capstones of being a good musician, not just a guitar player. Thanks

[@ibuildstuffanddothings]

after debating all day whether i want to buy a guitar again (after SOOOOO many years away from it) i have watched Stich all day and my decision is made. with a teacher like him, i'm feeling really inspired. Patreon, here I come.

[@brandonmiller9497]

Omg this is what I been looking for!!! It makes sense. I cant tell u what I'm doing. Because I dont understand it. I do understand what your saying!!! Thank you!!!!

[@carlbaczewski9383]

Well done!! You have a gift of identifying/connecting the “human voids” between the dots... The problem areas so hard to define or articulate. Thank you!!!

[@bryanmannoia8410]

in addition to studying scales, I believe the other two ingredients to be listening to a ton of music that you want to emulate and daily backing tracks. as far as study goes, stitch is one of the very best here on youtube. anyone not familiar with his stitch method needs to get familiar with it. one more great tool in the box when improvising.

[@briandonato7593]

FANTASTIC lesson . I love the way you explained it. Do you have more on timing in solos? GREAT GREAT lesson.

[@vipotrevizo985]

Wow you did more with those 3 notes than i do with the whole scale

[@SamlonHoldfield]

Excellent lesson, once again. Thanks! Holding off on pull-offs & hammer-ons, genius! :)

[@ChrisRalph007]

You, Sir Stitch, are a master guitarist jedi guru sage! Stitch-tacular! Much wisdom you have; teach from the soul you do!

[@prideoverfire1]

Dude. I really liked your videos, then you said you were gonna play along to “Ophelia,” and my respect level for you skyrocketed.

[@jimbosker6208]

Once again a perfectly timed lesson. I’ve learned so much but still can’t play like I want. These tips help a lot. Thanks Stitch!

[@Soundience]

This is truly a great lesson. Thanks!

[@patrickestwick5675]

Another wonderful lesson Sir

[@jimmybright1652]

Very helpful i keep getting mad cause i was in deed letting my fingers get wild and it did kind of feel like i just started driveing for frist time ...good looking out...very helpful

[@AmericanVetMusic]

This is really hitting home!

[@DaveGregorio]

This is among the best instruction I have had on soloing in years! Thank you so much. I don't know if you have ever ready a book called Zen Guitar by Phil Sudo but you definitely have the spirit of Zen guitar.

[@hanskung3278]

When I learned the pentatonics within the 5 CAGED forms I would try to cram all the notes from the 6th string to 1st string for each chord and would often crash and burn, when I just focused in the triad or and some surrounding notes or a 4 note box pattern for each chord then things became more manageable and more musical.

[@leewithey2014]

Absolutely fantastic. Thank you.

[@owenschaefer1821]

You never fail to make me smile man. Sending love from Virginia!

[@kyles310]

Another good one. Thanks Stich!

[@ihitge]

This advice is pure gold. I can latch onto this.

[@cyuzuzoaleks]

i swear to God this guy made me pick up my guitar again…i was stuck😅 thank you sir for all the work you put in🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@johnlagreca6288]

Great technique lesson. Funny, I was halfway through the video and I was so into the progression and what you were dishing out I completely forgot the back story. You said, "The drummer's name was Mike" and I thought to myself, "Who the heck is Mike, his name is Levon" :) You used some "vibrato" in there as well, an additional element for the license test I think.