Quick Licks - Jimi Hendrix: Capturing the Spirit of a Guitar Legend

"Quick Licks - Jimi Hendrix" is an extensive guitar lesson series by Danny Gill, crafted for those who wish to delve into the style of one of the most influential guitarists in rock history. This series targets the essential techniques that defined Jimi Hendrix's playing: string bending, slow blues, vibrato, and legato. Each lesson is thoughtfully designed not just to teach the techniques but also to capture the spirit and expressive style that Hendrix brought to his music.

What You Will Learn In This Course

35 killer rock licks in the style of Steve Lukather. 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

Jimi Hendrix's string bending is emblematic of his expressive approach to the guitar. These lessons focus on mastering the art of bending, a technique that allows guitarists to infuse their playing with deep emotion. You'll learn how to bend strings with precision and feel, mirroring Hendrix's ability to make the guitar cry and sing, pushing the boundaries of what the instrument can express.

Slow Blues

Hendrix's roots in the blues are unmistakable, and his slow blues playing is packed with feeling and depth. This series takes you through the nuances of playing slow blues in the style of Hendrix, emphasizing dynamics, phrasing, and emotional delivery. Understanding slow blues is essential not only for capturing Hendrix's style but also for building a solid foundation in blues guitar.

Vibrato

Vibrato was a key element in Hendrix's playing, adding soul and sustain to his notes. These lessons focus on developing a controlled and expressive vibrato, similar to Hendrix’s. This technique is about more than just shaking a note; it's about bringing life to each note, making your solos resonate with the emotional depth characteristic of Hendrix's playing.

Legato

Legato, which involves playing notes smoothly and connectedly, is another facet of Hendrix's guitar style. This technique, characterized by hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides, allows for a fluid and expressive sound. These lessons will guide you in incorporating legato into your playing, helping you achieve the smooth, flowing lines that Hendrix often used in his solos and melodies.

Practicing Over a Backing Track: Contextualizing Techniques

Each technique is reinforced with a backing track, providing essential context for applying what you've learned. Practicing with backing tracks helps you understand how these techniques fit within a song, improving your timing, rhythm, and improvisational skills. It's a crucial step in learning how to apply these techniques in real musical scenarios, enhancing your ability to play in a band or jam setting.

Jimi Hendrix’s Guitar Style

Jimi Hendrix revolutionized the world of electric guitar with his innovative playing style, combining elements of blues, rock, and psychedelia. His approach was characterized by raw power, emotional expression, and technical mastery. Hendrix's playing pushed the limits of the guitar, pioneering techniques and sounds that continue to influence guitarists across genres. Studying his style is not just about learning techniques; it's about understanding a creative approach that transformed the landscape of modern music.

The Benefits of Learning These Techniques

By mastering these techniques, you will:

• Develop the ability to express deep emotions through string bending.
• Gain a solid understanding of the slow blues style.
• Enhance the expressiveness of your playing with soulful vibrato.
• Achieve fluidity in your solos and licks with legato techniques.

Guitar Techniques Used in "Quick Licks - Jimi Hendrix"

Upon completing "Quick Licks - Jimi Hendrix," you will have enhanced your skills 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 - Jimi Hendrix" is an essential course for any guitarist seeking to channel the spirit and style of a guitar legend. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, these lessons provide a comprehensive guide to mastering some of the most iconic guitar techniques in rock history.