Struggling With 12 BAR BLUES Guitar Melodies? Create Melody In The Blues With Ease!

[@mikestone9393]

My God...where has this been? This is a game changer.

[@Mikeshawtoday]

Yeah, right. A total game changer for me too.

[@fattboyzz1355]

Absolutely ! .

[@MindDezign]

He just put alot of guitar teachers out of business...in ONE brilliant lesson. This " IS THE KEY" we all have looked so long for...I wish I had said " a game changer" because this is the absolute meaning of this "Soloing on guitar method " Stiched " brilliantly together!

[@Aussie.rules69]

Just love moments like that….

[@jeremyferguson8655]

First time I played with this my wife said “what song is that!”

[@maureenbachmann1858]

"Tell a story" has been promised by many teachers but they never delivered. This good sir is delivering how! Thank you

[@StichMethodGuitar]

So glad You enjoyed!!!

[@fly1327]

After watching this, you remember countless blues solos you've heard are patterned this way. It's like most others are teaching you how to dig a hole by showing you dirt and different holes, while he's showing you how to wield a shovel.

[@toddkuznitz3629]

fly 13 I get the holes reference there

[@danielvalles9554]

That's a fantastic analogy for most KZbin lessons.

[@philemonmuli1806]

True,this guy is benevolent and the comment keen!

[@DH-mt7kw]

if mystery men taught me anything, it's that a shovel is not for digging

[@artemisnite]

Great analogy!

[@oorebroo]

This may be the most important guitar lesson that I have seen in years on any online platform! You could not have conveyed this information any better. When you illustrate with your playing and explain the changes, it really highlights the ideas. Extremely valuable lesson!

[@tatalunin6614]

Suddenly, I’m in love with the otherwise boring 12-bar blues. Suddenly, it makes a damn good sense

[@johnspringer8882]

Man, this is absolutely the most critical thing I've learned yet in the blues pursuit. This is magisterially articulated

[@ronniedaly5431]

I’ve been playing for 3 years, background as a trainer in an unrelated field. This video has all the elements of great instruction, incl. learning benefits, application, examples and explanation all delivered in an extremely concise, succinct, understandable and memorable manner. The best 14 mins of guitar instruction I have watched on KZbin. Thank you.

[@johnlink8570]

Imma tell y'all something. This man is doing it the RIGHT way. I'm already an experienced musician (both in guitar and bass), but that doesn't mean I'm too "advanced" to watch these videos. Going back to the basics is essential regardless of the performance level of a musician, whomever it may be. Keep it like that StitchMethod: real, simple, and alive.

[@spencerbradley2610]

ever since I started watching your videos a week ago, it’s been non stop lightbulbs going off in my head. you put guitar in the simplest terms possible, easy for anyone to understand, can’t thank you enough man!

[@650thunderbird]

The best blues instructor on the internet, bar none!

[@StringForJoy]

"Bar" I see what you did there.

[@alperademi7538]

I've been playing guitar since 2004...took a few lessons, but never had someone explain blues phrasing like this...so simple yet so effective, thank you!

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Glad to help!

[@dangrcat]

A light just went off in my head. You explained this perfectly and logically to people who are trying to grasp these concept. Thank you.

[@tricult]

Stich brings always in the „Missing link“. I have learned a lot scales and concepts in the past from personal teachers, True Fire courses and so on. But Stich is the first who shows me in an easy and understandable way to bring all this things together. That makes sense!

[@AnthonyFassolas]

This must be one of the most helpful tutorials about the guitar I've ever seen! Thank you.

[@commentfreely5443]

too many rules, just take drugs

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

@@commentfreely5443 what do you mean???

[@luisaguirre7761]

Really

[@DavidKennaway1]

I've been playing blues for over 50 years. I wish I had had that lesson years ago. Very useful. Well done.

[@JMTBFLOW]

Great video Stitch. Simple but effective. :)

[@cwyrwas]

You are genuinely the best guitar teacher on KZbin. I’ve learned more from your videos than anyone - and there are some incredibly gifted teachers on this website. Sean is great, but I love the structure and focus on lead playing that you have. Paul David’s is great with production value but you just absolutely kill it. Never Lost Pentatonic took things off the ground for me and stuff like this really takes that to the next level. Never give up man

[@RomainG6409]

I landed ... I listened ... I Liked ... I subscribed ... I shared ... that's what great teaching work generates . Thanks !

[@mikemogul2263]

Your channel provides so many lightbulb moments. Why didn't any of my previous guitar teachers teach me this? Honestly, "They hide this from you" would be an appropriate headline here. I can already see how this framework can be used to build riffs, chord progressions, and melodies. Truly missing puzzle piece level stuff. Thanks man.

[@charlierichardson3169]

This is the best lesson on learning how to play lead guitar in general that I’ve ever seen. I’ve watched this video 4 times now and there is just so much information that translates to other styles of music. Brilliant! If you could do another lesson on lead guitar playing in other styles of music that would be amazing thank you!

[@StichMethodGuitar]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@abbyrobinson5118]

I'm loving The Stich Method. I have watched tons of guitar tutorials over the years and have been confused to no end. This Method makes real sense! I'll stick with it...it's a winner🏆🏆 🏆.

[@LARRYKARDA70]

Beautiful and simply explained Stich ! Gracias por la leccion...

[@mrtambourineman6107]

Excellent lesson broski 😎

[@peterrichman5961]

Ian, I rarely comment on any page...I am a big fan having taken up the instrument a year ago to fulfill a lifelong dream at age 52...you have many classics...but as an aspiring blues soloist who is working on improvisation...this is the most accessible, best video I have seen on how to solo around a 12-bar blues...it is a template one can use over and over again to create novel solos...you have truly taught us how to fish, not given us a fish...bravo!

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Hey Peter, thanks for reaching out. Very glad you enjoyed this one. Hope you have fun with this one!

[@LahleWolfe]

My husband has been a fan for years and just shared this video with me. He is right -- you're teaching method is straight forward and simple to follow. He is attending your seminar in November and I cannot wait to see what he learns.

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Hello! So happy he’s coming here! Thanks for encouraging him and enjoying the video!

[@luapsel77]

Stich!! - I just want to say I've never seen any of your videos before, I just watched this one for the first time- but I think you're AWESOME! FANTASTIC! I've never seen anybody explain the blues form SO simply, and HOW to approach the solo MELODICALLY , and man, you are freaking awesome! KEEP DOING what you're DOING!..... You're not giving too MUCH and you're not giving too LITTLE- you're just RIGHT! KEEP on GOING...! Rock ON , MAN!!

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Thanks Bro👊

[@jeliotinsurance]

Access to phenomenal guitar teachers online is 100% incredible! Thank you!!!!!

[@Kurvekv]

5 years it took me for this to finally click. All I had to do was watch a 15 minute video by Stich. So happy I found you man!

[@mikefawcett3355]

'Head explodes'. Just finishing the primer and echoing what others have said - this is a game changer. Thank you!!!! Will sign up for the Blues Master Class soon!

[@samwarren852]

As my first ever KZbin comment, I just wanted to say thank you. I’m 44, just getting back into guitar in the last couple months. Last time I picked up a guitar I owas 18 and this video has opened my eyes to how music should sound and how improv/scale soloes should link together. It was the missing link for me and has confirmed my rekindled love for being able to create music. Subscribed and plan to watch ALL your vids. Thanks again.

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Sam, I read your comment and it means the world to me. Thanks for reaching out and enjoying the channel

[@fabinhosiqueira6380]

Very simple tips and very helpful!! Tks It helped me a lot!

[@peterfriedrichs2251]

Ian, you've put out some great lessons, but I think this is one of you best. I haven't been able to break out of the "noodling" rut, and now I know how. This one should shoot you over 100K subs TOMORROW!

[@d10n32]

This is a rare talent to deliver material in a way so that it's understood on all levels. I started learning guitar on my own, then took lessons with 4 different teachers, then was on yousician for a while - I just wasn't getting it.... until this video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Sir.

[@mainnn113]

3 hours of blues videos and this one just stuck. Thank you!

[@enkuneheyob3499]

Thank you for too much information. The best guitar teacher ever. Your CAGED system masterclass is number 1 guitar lesson in KZbin. Helped a lot for people like me in Ethiopia having no access/system to buy courses! I JUST CAN'T THANK YOU MORE!

[@StichMethodGuitar]

This comment is thank you enough. Rock on.

[@ottodeboer7280]

After about a year of intensive guitar related youtubing and messing around as a complete beginner that wants to play blues, this is hand down the most useful videolesson i have seen. This finally gave me something to work after being stuck messing around! Big thanks to you!

[@johnwigger49]

Been traveling all week so I have not had an opportunity to watch this until this morning. WOW Ian what a great way to make you think and give you purpose every time you pick up the guitar and try to play over at 12 bar blues. Yes, opportunities to improvise, but with the purpose of creating and coming back to a solid and maybe quite simple melody. Really love it. Improvising and thinking at the same time.

[@fredworthmn]

I have been using the presenter's idea for a few days now and it is my opinion that his suggestion has improved my playing, maybe even taking it to a new level (while true in this case I dislike the term new level). I had a somewhat difficult time, and still am, with repeating the THEME I chose an octave higher, but I guess that is why they call it "practice". Does actually give me a new goal. Thanks Stitch!

[@saperlipopette7546]

A recommander à tout improvisateur débutant, ça va leur changer la vie. Je regrette de ne pas t'avoir connu à cette époque, ça m'a pris des années pour redécouvrir ce genre de choses pourtant si fondamentales.

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Even though I took French in High School, I had to use google translate for this. Just in case anyone else wanted to know... here is the translation "To recommend to any novice improviser, it will change their lives. I regret not having known you at that time, it took me years to rediscover these things yet so fundamental" I will now use google translate from English to French to say thank you.... "Merci beaucoup d'avoir apprécié la vidéo. J'espère que cela se traduira bien en français. Votre enthousiasme est ce qui me fait avancer"

[@tonybaloney6656]

You are a natural born teacher, this really put me on the right track , I’m enjoying this journey so much with you as a mentor. Thanks man 👍

[@jimscott2560]

This is the best lesson on the whole Internet. Fantastic 👍

[@rogergregg6026]

Dude you are awesome, love your explanation of everything. I am a fan and been playing for 30 years but have learned to make things alot simpler, thank you do much !!!!! You are the MAN

[@ozozerene]

I have to echo what everybody else is saying. Thank you so much for all your tutorials, but this one came from a wish. I will watch it many times, of course, but I missed most of it the first time round, being totally distracted by that beautiful guitar... man, what can I say? ...Greetings to everybody else living with this blessed obsession.

[@louc9295]

Stich, I know you're not the Devil, because he would charge a soul for what you just taught me

[@MindDezign]

First online teacher( edited) any guitar teacher any where , to actually have a process to solo. Most understandable and useful ever ! Thank You! ( edited) Thank you, Thank You...Thank YOU!

[@niekstolp5142]

I wanna give this guy a big hug right now, this video was a eye opener. Thanks buddy!

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Virtual hug back atcha

[@stevenwilson4910]

I’ve been playing for 23 years. Learned mostly by jamming and tab books I found at music stores (the internet wasn’t big yet, lol) I wish I could’ve seen these videos back then. The way you teach is awesome! One of the best I’ve seen!

[@stevenpittman8668]

The way you analyze music and explain it is brilliant yet simplistic, you Tha man dawg!!!

[@chrismansfield4394]

Never knew I could become a better guitar player in 14mins and 1sec.....but it just happened! Thank you!

[@jeremyl.sasseresq.2237]

Haven't been able to catch up for awhile but after playing for 30 years I have been blessed as a rhythm guy/ singer but always had trouble playing leads much less mixing. I learned so much from you in the last year, I'm starting have way more confidence beginning to play open mics , falling in love with playing alI over again 😎✌🏼. Thanks man

[@jcgood]

There are a shit-ton of people going "Oh..." right now. Great lesson Stich!!

[@benmalone6139]

Couldn't agree more mate. I've been playing a while and lessons like this are still valuable. Thank you Dr.Stitch

[@andrewferg8737]

Oh..... yep, I'm one of them.

[@neilmartin99]

Actually, I said AHHHHHH. Same idea though.

[@allenwilliams630]

Oh!

[@brianrowland55]

Great lesson, very practical and to the point. Having a 12 bar formula really works for me.

[@Mronehotfirefighter]

I have to admit, I have been following a few instructors on You Tube but ultimately un follow them. This video really changed everything. Others tell you to do it, This dude shows you how

[@hansfaye3730]

Just discovered this channel after a lot of search about blues guitar. Well done making your lessons so actionable! From the first minute I can pick up my own guitar and follow. Not a lot of big talk, just great advice. And approachable lesson, very well organized. Thank you!

[@allenwilliams630]

You read my mind dude! I've been struggling with this and didn't know exactly what i was struggling with. In my mind i knew what i wanted but didn't know how to relay the message. Thanks dude. You're the best!

[@grahampeters8269]

Thanks

[@imitatefirst]

Seriously, people. I. AM. NOT. KIDDING. After this lesson, I followed this pattern and like, WOW! Then, after strictly following the pattern robotically, I started deviating from it, but kept it in mind as I played, often coming back to it but not always. And NO KIDDING I was flowing over the neck to a beautiful Bb backing track, better and more melodic than ever before, Much better than ever before. I cut out a lot of frantic scale noodling, and found myself using the silence between notes more intentionally, allowing my phrasing to have it's space. Stich, you awakened something in me here - I am grateful!

[@StichMethodGuitar]

❤️

[@MrPansell]

This is stratospherically ahead of anything else like this on KZbin - UNBELIEVABLY GOOD!

[@cjscala87]

The way you’re teaching this stuff is incredible. It’s useful to beginners and experienced players at the same time. I’ve been playing for 16 years and the way you’re giving these lessons is getting me to look at the fretboard in a new way.!

[@michaellong8812]

I noticed that my guitar playing was significantly better immediately after watching this video. What great advice, thanks for sharing!

[@darrylhubbard931]

I love your calm approach, and not to mention your guitar playing cheers man

[@rcolang1]

Ok, this is one of the most important and significant lessons on youtube....by far...you alway explain why, this will help soooo many people....home run!!! Thank you

[@StringForJoy]

What a great video. You have taken something confusing and potentially overwhelming and made it seem clear and simple. Thank you!

[@bobp.6337]

Finally! Somebody who knows what they are doing explained it in simple English.

[@SHarris64]

Dude!!! you cant imagine how wonderful your videos are! as many have mentioned your lessons are the epitome of teaching someone to fish and they will have food forever instead of just giving a fish now and then. I am truly inspired by your teaching. Thank you so much!!

[@SHarris64]

As I was watching the video, a melody line and lyrics started coming into my head. I wrote the first verse I've written in 20 years. It feels so good!! Manna from heaven sir!! thank you!

[@OSAMAMAful]

This was a very helpful video, a complete yet a shortest possible lesson for blues!! Thanks a lot!! I'm gonna jam blues now!!

[@bazaaro1]

You have a real gift for teaching/ explaining. Thx

[@sugaree4661]

Another clear-as-bell lesson that i which I saw 5 years ago. Ian's an amazing instructor. I bought his Udemy blues classes and never looked back!

[@chrisa1125]

This is like a road map for beginning lead guitar! Awesome video!

[@RahulDas-zy6ut]

WARNING: This is a video which "pros" dont want you to watch.this is a video which changes your playing. you will be never same again. i am a KZbin taught guitarist. i guarantee you noone noone shares these steps. everybody shows you how to ride a cycle, motorbike or car. but nobody actually shows you the path. but this man here is saying "you can even walk, here is the path".. note: editing this comment. just tried this method and believe me or not it makes much more sense now. just yesterday i was playing on a backing track and it wad NOODLING. tried this method and it bamm. i was ENJOYING MY PLAYING WITH CONFIDENCE.. thank you so much.. ❤️❤️❤️🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@johnfarr2780]

Thank you for this, every new blues guitarist should watch this, you couldn’t have explained it any simpler, allowing for maximum use of the framework.

[@BURSAMAN]

Wow. I completely understand this. Best guitar video I have seen in a long time. So very helpful. Fantastic

[@jasperperry1880]

Man I think you've just tied about 100 things together in my head. Keep it up brother!!

[@l2k55]

New subscriber says "this guy is really going to bring it all together for me." Been playing for years, many content creators out there but you ring a bell for me. Love your style. Watched go from strumming, playing smooth, and this video so far and I'm hooked. Thanks!

[@garethedwards4739]

This video is perfect!! I’m going to use this method religiously! I’ve been playing for well over 20 years but this has helped me out tremendously!! Thank you so much!! 😊😊😊

[@pedrobarros4875]

Your simplistic aproach was very helpfull, you are great at making it simple!!! Thank you

[@autreocean1974]

That was great! You would believe the number of people I asked for help, who never managed to explain this as simply and efficiently as you did here! Thanks so much!!!!

[@SketchingRocks]

This is why I bought his Blues Master Class lessons. FANTASTIC

[@raphaelhebert3969]

probably the most useful video i've seen on 12 bar blues, thank you so much for this !

[@mattwyman8783]

Yeah every time I come back to Stich, I am like "why have I not been watching this guy more..." Another great lesson

[@steveokon5431]

Thank for this lesson! Have the picture of the structure now. Never knew this, thanks again

[@andriyyavorskyy1169]

Genius explanation, you have a very deep understanding to showcase this concept so simply.

[@terminusest9083]

I have no words for how useful this is. Awesome Sauce.

[@cadethacker]

DUDE!!! This was EXACTLY what I was looking for. Huge thank you!

[@detectiverichard8221]

Music is so fascinating. Sometimes its such an easy concept but it takes someone verbalozing it before you get it.

[@PorkchopExpression]

Other teachers: "here's how to show off". This guy: "here's how to engage the audience".

[@jvm1x]

Stitch... been watching your videos now for about a month. So glad I found you. I'm getting back into guitar and your combination of theory, having fun and easy methods of explanation make it a joy. Thanks for what you do man. Gonna keep watching and liking!

[@michaeljohnson1990]

75 years old this year + pandemic with isolation and I set a new goal..."I would like to be able to play a (as in one) blues solo! I did it! Then I signed up for Master Class 1. Thx Ian!!

[@prophetsbourne1136]

The LAST number to the combination for ALOT of people Stitch! Thank you!

[@Ali_Sands_MI]

A brilliant video for people starting to get a little confident like myself. Just having someone to tell you how to find out how to open up your talent. Amazing

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Awesome to hear! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimmyt.5711]

You're a great teacher brother !!! Keep the videos coming, right on !

[@lachlanstewart9100]

Wow. Think of your melody as a conversation. Thats a game changer in its self. Thank you so much

[@leandromunhoz8286]

Congratulations man!!! You changed my blues life!!!!

[@HH_Badger]

Another amazing lesson! Thank you so much. I 100% agree with the other comments. I keep saying, "wow! That makes sense now" and I hear this explanation in the music I listen to now. Thank you again

[@robertwilson3418]

Bloody love these videos. Top player. Also love the fact you might make the odd mistake, but acknowledge it and move on. Makes us mere mortals feel like it’s ok to do the same. Top work.

[@Theseasider69]

This is up there - one of the best guitar learning videos I have seen. Super useful for us ‘bedroom noodlers’ (yes I am that guy in your ‘if it sounds like this..’ section). Simple presentation of some really core stuff which will keep me going for days if not weeks. Thanks for sharing Stich!

[@camhaines5482]

Glad I found you Stich. You’re a great teacher.

[@rolandjgutierrez5839]

Great lesson I can see how it moves the progression and melody. What you offer is a treasure but we don't bury it we share it like you shared with us not very many people offer this kind of opportunity to get your chops down it is there to learn and I see why you have and continue to get subscribers. I am entering my 3rd summer watching and learning with Stitch Method...Thank you Sir

[@guitarman704]

Excellent video Stitch. Your telling us stuff that nobody else does.

[@dainbrown3844]

This is mind blowing! The timing of me finding this is pretty good too. I don't totally understand all the terminology but, I'm close enough to dig in and find out what I don't know. GREAT lesson. It answers questions that I don't even have yet. I love it.