The Hendrix Thing - Guitar Course

Guitar Lessons with Mitch Laddie

Jimi Hendrix techniques guitar course
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The Hendrix Thing

Step into the groundbreaking world of a true guitar icon with The Hendrix Thing, an immersive online guitar course from LickLibrary, expertly guided by instructor Mitch Laddie. This course is your definitive guide to understanding and mastering the revolutionary techniques and psychedelic sounds of Jimi Hendrix. If you have ever wanted to learn the secrets behind the legendary guitarist’s fluid, expressive, and genre-defining style, this comprehensive journey will provide you with the tools to infuse your playing with the same creative fire. Mitch Laddie, a renowned guitarist and dedicated Hendrix connoisseur, breaks down the essential elements of Hendrix’s playing, making this celebrated style accessible to everyone.
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Lessons Included in this Course

1 Introduction
2 Hendrix Style Thumb Chords
3 Hendrix Style Thumb Chords Part 2
4 Hendrix Fills Major Chords
5 Hendrix Fills Minor Chords
6 Playing Through a Progression
7 A String Root Shapes
8 Major Horizontal Fill Shapes
9 Minor Horizontal Fill Shapes
10 Major 7 Couplet Tension
11 Hendrix Style Funky Riffs
12 Outro

Course Content Overview

This course provides a structured, in-depth exploration of the core components of Jimi Hendrix’s guitar style. Each lesson is designed to build your skills progressively, ensuring you can apply these concepts to your own music.

  • Hendrix Style Thumb Chords: Discover how to use your thumb to fret bass notes, a cornerstone of the Hendrix sound that allows for richer chord voicings and the ability to play bass lines and chords simultaneously.
  • Hendrix Fill Major and Minor Chords: Learn to weave intricate melodic fills into your rhythm playing, transforming standard major and minor chords into dynamic, expressive musical statements.
  • Playing Through Progressions: Master the art of navigating chord progressions with the fluid, seamless transitions that defined Hendrix’s rhythm and lead playing.
  • A-String Root Note Shapes: Develop your fretboard knowledge by mastering root note shapes on the A-string, a key to unlocking Hendrix’s approach to riffs and improvisation.
  • Major and Minor Horizontal Fill Shapes: Expand your melodic vocabulary with horizontal fill shapes, allowing you to create captivating lead lines and fills across the entire neck.
  • Major 7 Couplet Tension: Understand how to create and resolve musical tension using Major 7 couplets, adding a layer of emotional depth and sophistication to your playing.
  • Hendrix Style Funky Riffs: Dive into the syncopated, percussive, and undeniably groovy riffs that were a hallmark of Hendrix’s funk-infused rock and roll.


This Course is Ideal for Players Who...

This course is designed for a wide range of guitarists, from those just starting their journey to experienced players looking to deepen their understanding of rock and blues guitar. It is perfect for anyone who wants to move beyond basic chords and scales and learn to play with more creativity, expression, and soul. If you are an intermediate player feeling stuck in a rut, the techniques in this course will open up new avenues for improvisation and songwriting. For the more advanced guitarist, this is an opportunity to refine your technique and gain a deeper appreciation for the nuances of one of history’s greatest players.

What will I achieve from completing this course?

The Hendrix Thing is more than just a collection of licks; it is a complete system for understanding the musical philosophy behind Jimi Hendrix’s genius. With Mitch Laddie’s expert instruction, you will receive clear, step-by-step guidance that demystifies even the most complex techniques. The course is structured to ensure you not only learn what to play, but why it works, empowering you to integrate these concepts into your own unique style. As part of the LickLibrary collection, this online guitar course is produced to the highest standard, with multiple camera angles and high-quality audio, making it the ultimate resource for anyone serious about mastering the Hendrix style.

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The Hendrix Thing by Mitch Laddie

Introduction

Discover the iconic techniques and sounds of Jimi Hendrix with "The Hendrix Thing," a comprehensive guitar course taught by the talented Mitch Laddie. This exclusive series from Licklibrary.com dives deep into the nuances of Hendrix's playing style, offering guitarists of all levels the opportunity to master his groundbreaking methods. From thumb chords to funky riffs, Mitch Laddie not only teaches these techniques but also demonstrates them in full performance, showing their practical use in a musical context. This course is designed to transform your approach to the guitar, enhancing both your skills and understanding of music.

Hendrix Style Thumb Chords

Thumb chords, often used by Hendrix for richer sounds and fuller voicings, allow for more complex melodies while maintaining a rhythmic bass line. Learning this technique helps guitarists enhance their chordal vocabulary and multitasking skills, making it easier to perform as a solo act or in a band setting.

Hendrix Fill Major and Minor Chords

Mitch Laddie breaks down how Hendrix incorporated intricate fills within major and minor chords, adding emotional depth and complexity to simple progressions. These lessons focus on injecting subtle melodic lines into rhythm parts, a skill that greatly enhances a guitarist’s ability to color and texture their performances.

Playing through Progressions

Understanding and executing chord progressions in the style of Hendrix is essential. This section teaches you to navigate through various progressions smoothly, using Hendrix's signature techniques that blend chords and lead elements seamlessly.

A-String Root Note Shapes

This technique involves mastering root note shapes based on the A-string, crucial for improvisation and creating bass-driven riffs. It is particularly beneficial in developing fretboard awareness and agility.

Major and Minor Horizontal Fill Shapes

Learn to extend chords horizontally across the fretboard with major and minor fill shapes. This approach not only broadens your melodic range but also introduces new phrasing opportunities, characteristic of Hendrix's style.

Major 7 Couplet Tension

Mitch Laddie elucidates on creating tension with major 7 couplets, a technique Hendrix used to add expressiveness and anticipation to his music. This skill is vital for adding emotional impact to your solos and rhythm parts.

Hendrix Style Funky Riffs

Funky riffs are a staple of Hendrix’s rhythm technique. This course segment focuses on these compelling riffs that can stand alone as powerful hooks or serve as groovy backgrounds in various musical settings.

Performance Context

Each lesson is accompanied by a full performance from Mitch Laddie, showcasing how these techniques can be applied in real musical situations. Seeing them in action not only aids in understanding their practical application but also inspires learners to integrate them into their own playing. Observing a skilled guitarist like Laddie execute these methods in performance provides a clear model for students, highlighting the dynamism and adaptability of Hendrix's techniques.

Conclusion

"The Hendrix Thing" by Mitch Laddie is an essential course for any guitarist looking to delve into the rich legacy of Jimi Hendrix’s guitar style. It equips players with not only the technical skills but also the expressive means to elevate their musical expression. Join Mitch in exploring these revolutionary guitar techniques that continue to influence generations of musicians.

List of Guitar Techniques

Note: The links provided lead to detailed explanations of each technique. Other techniques mentioned in this course are currently not linked but are explained in detail within the lessons.

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