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

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[@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!

[@johnspringer8882]

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

[@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!

[@650thunderbird5]

The best blues instructor on the internet, bar none!

[@StringForJoy]

"Bar" I see what you did there.

[@louc9295]

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

[@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!

[@PorkchopExpression]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@mainnn113]

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

[@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.. ❤️❤️❤️🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@LARRYKARDA70]

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

[@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.

[@frederickthompson8686]

Very creative. Interesting concept for staying "grounded" over the standard blues progression, although easily adapted to other chord progressions, too. Thanks.

[@lesshrubb203]

Thanks Ian, that was a really great lesson. My call and response will improve no end thanks to this video. Cheers, man.

[@StringForJoy]

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

[@brianrowland55]

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

[@Apogee02UK]

Agree with everyone raving about this lesson. Beautifully communicated. Thank you!

[@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

[@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.!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@avalor2699]

This is by far, the best improvisation video I’ve seen. And I’ve seen a lot. Breaking down the concept and giving the notes a “purpose”. Thank you so much, going to implement this into my Tenor Saxophone jams

[@eug_rock]

Bel video. Semplice e concreto. Thank you very much from Italy.

[@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.

[@cellardwellerproductions5125]

Over the last couple of years, I’ve had some real ‘lightbulb’ moments. Your chord tone ‘Hey Joe’ video, and this one. Thanks Ian. It doesn’t get any better than this.

[@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!

[@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!

[@vaner9283]

I watch all your stuff, but this was the best! I intuited some of this, but understanding is a whole step up for me. Thanks.

[@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!

[@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!!!!

[@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!

[@michaellong8812]

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

[@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

[@michael_caz_nyc]

This was seriously Fantastic. I Really got something useful out-of-this. Thanks Brother from NYC.

[@andy96356]

I have been playing over blues jams as of late using my knowledge of scales and such and although it sounds musical ,I felt it was missing something this is a great lesson to show how to structure a solo effectively.thamk you.

[@robharms1659]

I am so glad this ended up in my suggested videos. You are so easy to understand. I needed this.

[@steveavant9727]

Fantastic lesson, Stitch! Earlier this week I watched your video about making up a sentence to create phrasing. This ties in nicely with that video. Thanks for continuing to produce some of the best lessons out there.

[@steveokon5431]

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

[@MikeDGuitar]

Very insightful soloing concepts! It always amuses me how well you play and teach at the same time, ha ha.

[@cadethacker]

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

[@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

[@billsims56]

Super lesson! Great for many instruments and the blues. Great instructor! Thnks!

[@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!

[@cosmicowboy111]

Beautiful man, tangible, clear and concise .... excellent post!

[@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🏆🏆 🏆.

[@andriyyavorskyy1169]

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

[@bazaaro1]

You have a real gift for teaching/ explaining. Thx

[@Corn3liu]

Your lessons are absolutely amazingly clear, structured and to the point! Thank you! (I wish, as well as all others, I found them sooner)

[@MTPicker]

Excellent material, well presented. This should be required viewing for anyone starting out playing the Blues. Really gives a clear understanding of the basic 12 bar Blues structure.

[@mattschmidt8003]

Thanks for making sense of it Ian!

[@tatalunin6614]

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

[@darrylhubbard931]

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

[@BURSAMAN]

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

[@ArnoldwilliamDow]

THIS has opened my eyes to traditional blues soloing. Bigtime. Thankyou.

[@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.

[@robmcnab6610]

Thank you Ian so much! You are by far the best “ explainer” of music production. You help me sooo much! Thanks Man!

[@russellbradford314]

Thanks so much, you are a great teacher the way you explain enabled me to digest the concept.

[@fabinhosiqueira6380]

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

[@stevenpittman8668]

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

[@joejanssens5288]

I love you stitch method! Thanks for all your input, all of your videos and your musicianship are great!

[@nylophone5730]

Been playing the blues for years on and off and this lesson immediately made me sound 10 times better than before. Great stuff

[@daddokewl4235]

Ian, this is one of your best lessons; amazing stuff. Thank you!

[@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!! 😊😊😊

[@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!

[@vwdlamont]

Finally a guy that makes it understandable. great lesson Stich..

[@camhaines5482]

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

[@stewea57]

You’re a great teacher Ian, I love how you break it down 👍

[@briandonato7593]

Fantastic lesson. I really needed this

[@davidlee8361]

OMG, you explained it ever so simply, thank you sir :)

[@jeliotinsurance]

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

[@raphaelhebert3969]

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

[@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.

[@davidthompson8032]

Just wow. Great lesson, Stich. Fantastically helpful.

[@Spacecowboy42]

This is so great. Thank the guitar gods I came across this

[@mattquinn8022]

Just finished your primer course. You are the King!! thank you. Will buy some products shortly :)

[@redddog49rhodes84]

Thanks Stich! im at a point where my biues leads are starting to sound better and this lesson just opened up anew way of dealing with playing over the chord changes

[@FredHojgaard]

This is actually amazing. Just the right way of explaining how to tell your story well. Fantastic video!

[@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!

[@dcrich19]

Thanks for the road map. I really needed this.

[@FAPsphnxFAP]

every time I want to play guitar but I'm not sure what to practice I open a Stich video and always learn something worth knowing. love it my dude, keep it up

[@Sam-tv2dp]

great stuff Stitch, thank you. I've been playing this stuff for years and now I actually get it.

[@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!!

[@seldonlives19]

awesome lesson, lots of ideas spawned here. thank you very much.

[@terminusest9083]

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

[@akinnon2000]

brilliant lessons. this is gold

[@user-mj9cr7mp5x]

the lesson is well explained , I can almost picture in my head 12 bar blues in that order you instruct , keep on the good work .

[@cavaturnagesh]

awesome; this solves my soloing problem. Thanks you are great.

[@pedrobarros4875]

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

[@lachlanstewart9100]

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

[@rolandjgutierrez5839]

This was one of your best blues and theory video I got it thank you stitch for the stitch method...