Quick Licks - In The Style of Jimi Hendrix
Course Content Overview
Led by the expert instruction of Danny Gill, this comprehensive course breaks down the essential elements of Hendrix’s iconic playing. You will learn killer rock licks that capture the essence of his style, complete with a high-quality Jimi Hendrix style blues-rock jam track to help you hone your skills. The lessons are meticulously designed to provide a clear and practical understanding of the following core techniques:
- String Bending: Master the art of expressive and soulful string bending, a key component of Hendrix’s emotionally charged solos.
- Slow Blues: Delve into Hendrix’s unique and powerful approach to slow blues, learning how to build tension and release with masterful phrasing.
- Vibrato: Discover the secrets behind Hendrix’s signature vibrato, and learn how to add depth, feeling, and personality to every note.
- Legato: Develop smooth and fluid legato technique, enabling you to execute the rapid-fire hammer-ons and pull-offs that were a hallmark of Hendrix’s electrifying solos.
This Course is Ideal for Players Who...
This course is perfect for intermediate to advanced guitarists who are eager to explore the foundations of rock and blues guitar and infuse their playing with the spirit of a true legend. It is especially suited for:
- Players who are inspired by Jimi Hendrix’s revolutionary guitar work and want to learn the techniques that defined his sound.
- Guitarists who want to develop a more powerful and expressive blues-rock vocabulary.
- Musicians looking for a structured and effective method to learn advanced lead guitar techniques.
- Anyone wanting to improve their improvisational abilities and learn how to create iconic and memorable guitar solos in the style of Hendrix.
What will I achieve from completing this course?
Quick Licks - In the Style of Jimi Hendrix offers a focused and practical approach to learning the techniques of a guitar giant. With Danny Gill’s expert guidance, you’ll receive clear, step-by-step instructions that demystify Hendrix’s complex style. The inclusion of a professional backing track provides an invaluable tool for applying your new skills in a real-world musical context, improving your timing, feel, and improvisational confidence. As part of the esteemed Licklibrary.com platform, you are accessing a premium guitar tuition experience that has helped countless guitarists achieve their goals. This course will not only teach you the licks and techniques of Jimi Hendrix but will also empower you to express yourself more freely and creatively on the guitar.
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Quick Licks - In The Style of Jimi Hendrix: Mastering the Techniques of a Guitar Legend
"Quick Licks - In The Style of Jimi Hendrix" is a comprehensive guitar tutorial series by Danny Gill that is designed to immerse guitarists in the techniques and styles that epitomised Jimi Hendrix's revolutionary approach to the guitar. Focusing on string bending, slow blues, vibrato, and legato, this series is a deep dive into the skills that made Hendrix one of the most influential guitarists in rock history.
What You Will Learn In This Course
Killer rock licks in the style of Jimi Hendrix. This course also includes a backing track to play over. The techniques you will learn include:
- String Bending
- Slow Blues
- Vibrato
- Legato
Technique Breakdown
String Bending: Capturing Hendrix’s Expressive Feel
String bending is a pivotal element in Hendrix's playing, used to convey a wide range of emotions. These lessons will teach you how to execute bends with the same fluidity and expressiveness that Hendrix did, focusing on his unique approach to pitch manipulation and control. Mastering this technique is key to replicating the vocal-like quality that Hendrix brought to his solos.
Slow Blues: Channeling the Hendrix Groove
Hendrix had a unique approach to the blues, often infusing traditional forms with his own innovative twists. This series provides insight into how Hendrix played slow blues, highlighting his phrasing, timing, and dynamic control. Learning these licks will not only improve your blues playing but also offer a deeper understanding of Hendrix's emotional and rhythmic expression.
Vibrato: The Hendrix Signature
Vibrato was a signature element of Hendrix's playing, adding depth and feeling to his notes. In these lessons, you’ll learn to replicate the nuances of his vibrato technique, exploring how he varied speed and depth to match the emotional context of his music. This skill is essential for adding soul and expressiveness to your playing.
Legato: Smooth and Fluid Hendrix Lines
Legato playing, characterised by smooth and connected notes, was another hallmark of Hendrix’s style. These lessons focus on developing fluid hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides, techniques Hendrix used to create his seamless and rapid runs. Mastering legato is crucial for playing Hendrix's faster, more fluid passages.
Practising with a Backing Track: Essential for Real-World Application
Practicing these techniques over a backing track is invaluable for developing real-world playing skills. It helps you integrate learned licks into a musical context, improving your timing, rhythm, and improvisational skills. This approach is essential for preparing to play in a band and capturing the live energy of Hendrix’s performances.
Jimi Hendrix’s Guitar Style
Jimi Hendrix revolutionised guitar playing with his innovative techniques, emotional expression, and experimental sounds. Studying his style offers insights into creative guitar playing and the blending of genres, from blues and rock to psychedelia.
The Benefits of Learning These Techniques
By mastering these techniques, you will:
- Gain the ability to express emotions through string bending.
- Develop a deeper understanding of slow blues in the style of Hendrix.
- Learn to apply vibrato for added expressiveness.
- Enhance your playing with smooth and fluid legato.
Guitar Techniques Used in "Quick Licks - In The Style of Jimi Hendrix"
Upon completing this course, you will have improved in the following techniques:
- Vibrato
- Alternate Picking
- Legato
- Double Stop Bends
- Unison Bends
- Trills
- Pull-offs
- Rakes
- Pre-Bends
- Hammer-ons
- Double Stops
- Slides
- Sustain
- Pick Slides
- String Bending
- Whammy Bar Tricks
- Bluesy Bends
"Quick Licks - In The Style of Jimi Hendrix" is an essential course for any guitarist looking to delve into the styles and techniques of one of rock's greatest icons. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, these lessons offer a path to mastering the unique and influential style of Jimi Hendrix.
* THIS PRODUCT IS NOT ENDORSED BY OR MADE IN ASSOCIATION WITH JIMI HENDRIX, NOR DOES JIMI HENDRIX PERFORM OR APPEAR ON THIS COURSE *
About The Tutor
Tutor Profile
Danny Gill
Danny Gill is, without a doubt, the most loved tutor by our community. With an incredible array of DVDs and web lessons for LickLibrary covering a wide variety of topics all of which he covers with incredible detail, it's no wonder he carries as much respect as he does. As...