Do You Know Your Five Pentatonic Boxes?

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7 жыл бұрын

With My Blues Master Classes Coming Soon, I have to make sure we all know our Five Pentatonic Forms and Where Certain Root Notes are. For your FREE chart, please click here stichmethod.com/5-forms
In Case you are not familiar with my chancel, reference My NeverLost Pentatonic. It can be found here • The NeverLost Pentaton... It helps connect these shapes with fluidity and ease. The numbers on the chart are the usual fingers to practice. 1 is index, 2 is middle, 3 is Ring and 4 is pinky.
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@StichMethodGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

With My Blues Master Classes Coming Soon, I have to make sure we all know our Five Pentatonic Forms and Where Certain Root Notes are. For your FREE chart, please click here stichmethod.com/5-forms

@autismhighway 4 жыл бұрын

My beard need to be trim haha I know that feeling

@noahheninger881 3 жыл бұрын

I think in the chart form #3 the B and high E notes should be 2's not 1's. Thanks!

@MustafaBaabad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I have seen them, and merge them in one single chart. Thanks Chief! Stay safe!

@taossmith 7 жыл бұрын

You have a way of explaining things on the guitar that is so clear and to the point. Seriously, you are up there with Govan and Gilbert in terms of teaching ability. Thanks for making these videos.

@mountain_girl 4 жыл бұрын

Officially starting here as home base. Self-taught, been noodling around the same stale lack of knowledge since I was 16...always afraid of any theory...learned just enough over the years to be frustrated as dream of beautiful melodies and progressions but didn't know the language to express them. Sounds like a few people have echoed the same feelings, but have already had more ah-ha moments watching a few of your videos during quarantine that I have over a couple of decades. Thank you Stitch....!

@MrJmoney156 7 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to say your the man. I'm a huge fan of Phish and the dead and when I stumbled across your channel I couldn't have been more excited. The couple months I've been watching you my soloing has drastically improved using your neverlost system. Keep up the good work my phriend.

@briguylor 6 жыл бұрын

I memorized the 5 basic boxes decades ago and continue to use them as practice warm ups starting in different keys etc. I could never find a way to utilize #3 in my ad lib solos always jumping from 1- 2 then up to# 5. Thanks to you, I think that with some additional practice I can expand my solo vocabulary. I have played in cover bar bands for years and continue to do so. My thanks for your videos.

@dougpurcell-dnr6569 5 жыл бұрын

Been looking at your stuff. Downloaded your package. But this is what I needed!! I have gotten some stuff on the 5 shapes from different sources, but this brought it all together and now I get the minor major stuff...I think :)

@warrendeanthomas 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome lesson as always. A nice way to remember min/maj root note positions is that if you descend the pentatonic shape, the maj root note is always the note after the min root note ie the next note in the pentatonic shape

@vodvandorin9454 7 жыл бұрын

You are an awesome guitar teacher. Your lesson are packed full of good information. And you are great to listen to cause you keep it so interesting by going completely off the subject sometimes. I like that. Let me know when you have your blues coarse out!!

@matthewsebold 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve made more progress by binging on your videos for the last month than I have in the last 20yrs of off and on playing. Thank you so much!

@dukereno8802 4 жыл бұрын

You're not the only one!! I wish I would have found these videos years ago!

@Ricky-Biancho 7 жыл бұрын

Ian! Ricky from Whole Foods. Great stuff, brother.

@ayushmalama7939 7 жыл бұрын

One subscription from my side bro...i challenge that the one who seriously wants to learn solo cant escape from subscribing your channel...good job and keep coaching us...👍

@redwhiteblue9866 4 жыл бұрын

I've been playing for ions. I use parts of all these pentatonic forms, but there's parts of them that I sorta don't venture into. The fan blade, hub analogy is perfect. This instantly made sense to me. Now I'm going back to each of these forms that I'm not totally familiar with and familiarizing myself with them. Thanks man, it's refreshing to see guitar teacher that's teaching others to create which is absolutely the best part of playing guitar.

@bucknasty4868 6 жыл бұрын

You rock Bro! Thank you very much for free lessons. Your the instructor I've viewed on KZfaq that knows what your teaching and doesn't leave out the vital parts in an attempt to get you buy something

@plainsroamer405 Жыл бұрын

This is what I have been looking for!!! Stitch, you rock. Thank you man. ❤️

@sambaskates 7 жыл бұрын

always a good day when you release a video. super excited for the blues master classes, thanks for all the work that you do!

@MustafaBaabad 3 жыл бұрын

Before watching this video, I thought that music is like an art, where you were born with it or you were not. But my understanding start to change. I start to believe that actually there is some logic and systematic in it. Thus with good method we can learn if we dedicate our time, attention and most of all our passion. Thanks from Indonesia.

@pzhikcloethaegeslikhrethyi4225 4 жыл бұрын

Form I 1:16 Form II 2:06 Form III 4:45 Form IV 6:45 Form V 8:08

@perezfranco 8 ай бұрын

Did you mean 3:06?

@robbymelnick2723 6 жыл бұрын

Hi! just found your site today, already subscribed, again, THANK U THANK U THANK U FOR BEING SO DAMN ARTICULATE!!!! FINALLY!!!!!! Peace&Love out 2 U

@Arauder1 7 жыл бұрын

Another most excellent lesson, will be anticipating the master blues course you are working on. Keep on rockin!

@geralynpalacol9295 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU STITCH!!!! Looking forward to watching this Lesson. Want to learn all I can about the Pentatonic Scales😀 (This is all New to me). Thanks!!! [Printing the chart! Thanks so much!!!]

@chriscarson2456 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the NEVER LOST system! Clears the fret board without confusion.

@blackie75 7 жыл бұрын

I learned mine by learning licks that I liked the sound of that happened to move around the different positions. It's pretty much how I learned everything I know.

@potionofknowledge 5 жыл бұрын

your classes are amazing man thanks a lot!

@mrloe4265 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. It helped me a lot, thanx. Shout out all the way from South Africa!!!!!!

@juliodefreitas157 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and thank you for sharing ❤❤👍👍

@cameodoneron 7 жыл бұрын

Stich, you're the man, brother. Thank you for all you do. I once was lost, but now I'm found... or at least much closer than I was before. my other teacher, yes, you're my teacher, charges me a butt load and mostly just talks at me. I love nearly the neverlost stich method. When will the master blues class be available?? BLessings. Thanks again. I'm learning this language now and not lost in muck and the mire anymore because of your brilliant teaching skills. appreciate cha.

@vonormykirk 7 жыл бұрын

I practiced these ad naseum, until I had it down. The book I originally learned the patterns from didn't call them "Form 1" and so on, it was "C shape" (which is form 4) . Your never-lost really helped. Now if I could just understand "phrasing." You and Sean are great teachers, I'm looking forward to your Blues classes.

@dannyallen5537 7 жыл бұрын

I am seeing the light slowly. Confused by the comment that C shape is form 4. Seems to me it is form 3. What am I missing?

@highdesertsunset3011 7 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! =This lesson REALLY opened my eyes and opened the ENTIRE fretboard for me!

@5vete 7 жыл бұрын

thank you Ian,i've probably lernt more in the last few weeks than in the previous 20 odd years. regards dave.

@alanfisher1113 4 жыл бұрын

This guy has learned me so much and made it look simple

@MarkSmith-rc8bx 4 жыл бұрын

So glad the ant poison didn't kill you! This lesson made a ton of random stuff I have been working on all make sense... You are a great teacher...

@michellessard7047 6 жыл бұрын

Hey man ! Thank you so much for all the invaluable info ! From Big Valley ,Alberta ,Canada 😊👍

@jerrylenhart5717 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, this is really helping!

@dcrich19 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ian. I've been struggling to memorize my boxes. Your channel has been an incredibly enlightening experience. I have been using the neverlost but my soloing needs a lot of help. Doing my best to learn how to hit those chord changes. I think you're going to make a guitar player out of me yet.

@richdelb 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Stitch. Thanks so much for the time you take to do these videos. I'm back into playing for a little over a year now after taking a LONG time off due to life issues.. Anyway, I always knew that first Pentatonic shape (and a small part of the second) but now, partially from your awesome videos, I can strongly say I have all 5 "boxes" down very firmly now. It's coming together in terms of how each "box" interacts with the box above and below it. I still struggle with "sounding" like I am playing blues. I can put a backing track on and play thru all 5 boxes, moving up and down, but I am still not really "hearing" that "blues" sound. I am understanding, in theory, the 3rds and 5ths but I still can't pull it all together into that cool "blues sound". Love to see you do a lesson on putting that all together into blues sounding riffs. I am close, but not quite putting it together. Thanks man!!

@richdelb 7 жыл бұрын

Sweet !! Looking forward to it. Thanks again for all you do with these videos.

@davidjermy2524 7 жыл бұрын

Nice lesson Stitch, I now understand this stuff better. Thanks

@VAPensionAttorney 7 жыл бұрын

I've been looking for this lesson. Thanks.

@kknopik11 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for what you do.

@jojomama4787 7 жыл бұрын

never knew the five shapes,gonna have to study this more but thank you so much!!!

@artvandelay1555 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Stich. Your teaching style is good. Just came across this video.

@mr.siddharthtyagi 5 жыл бұрын

Clearly the best lesson !! 💪💪

@seanbarrow71 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great lesson

@IGarrettI 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, I always forget how 4 and 5 go hehe, and your explanation is always the best

@tylertyler5949 2 жыл бұрын

Somebody drinking the beard tonic!, great lesson stitch thanks

@charliemunecas6656 7 жыл бұрын

as said before you are a super teacher THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

@tammyb1249 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian! Another great lesson!

@Funkrocker81 7 жыл бұрын

Nothing new but well explained! I was waiting for that kind of topic because you mentioned earlier, that you are going to tell us when, in your opinion, to use the whole shapes. Greets, Manuel

@MrMcsbr 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the chart

@tommyedge2111 7 жыл бұрын

🤓man you are the best teacher bar none thanks a lot for simplifying so much for me I love you man

@cyrusmatt7302 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video it help much😊

@Scottysaan 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. I felt this one was kind of rushed. Always pack full of information but it felt crunched together. Rock on Stitch!

@Totalminer123 7 жыл бұрын

This really helped thanks!

@Gtraxx1 7 жыл бұрын

Wow.... Just had a huge "light bulb" moment. You're a great teacher man, AMAZING LESSON

@suzannebracker4049 5 жыл бұрын

It's one thing to know things and another to understand what you think you know. Your videos have led me to a clear understanding of the pentatonic scales. Thanks!

@jackh577 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@philtaylor5053 6 жыл бұрын

Proud to be liker #1k & really happy with both of your Master Classes.

@gtsteele6219 5 жыл бұрын

Really great stuff. Well presented, concise, and easy to grasp. Most of all, thanks for not ending every single phrase with that annoying, obligatory vibrato like so many of your competitors.

@jefflist863 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again😀

@dieselman7453 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your help bro cheers Brian Ireland 🇮🇪

@andrewptob 7 жыл бұрын

I actually love position 5. It's way underrated!

@emorydelacruz5169 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@mckohio44 7 жыл бұрын

Yes! Finally a lesson about the different forms! You keep cranking out good stuff. Much appreciated. Something to consider...a view of the 5 forms from an entire fretboard perspective. Maybe that's part of the Blues Master Class?

@mckohio44 7 жыл бұрын

Forget my suggest about fretboard view. Just bought the Neverlost PDF. Exactly what I was looking for. Rock On

@jjmaher86 7 жыл бұрын

Ian, (I think.. I apologize if I'm wrong) these lessons have helped me a tremendous amount. I'm not unfamiliar with rythym guitar and folk style picking. Always been a dead head and loved the improv style leads. I've tried many times, and quit many times. You've made this information extremely accessible, I do not use PayPal.. But I would like to donate something to you in turn. That's how useful this has been to me. A month of daily practice based on these videos and I feel very confident in jamming on the spot. You need be compensated for that. If there is an alternate method of donation please reach out. Thank you so much.

@skylamariecostello 5 ай бұрын

this lesson helped me so much in my practicing 🖤

@StichMethodGuitar 5 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear!

@Wilayaat 7 жыл бұрын

Beat me to it Lawrence! But that aside going to be another informative and eye opening lesson!

@lawrencedeans1433 7 жыл бұрын

Ali only just beat u and yes great lessons

@Wilayaat 7 жыл бұрын

Oh, it did! Thanks again man and keep up the great work!

@tajulafham94 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks

@loudog3204 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for everything you do. Cannot wait for this Masterclass. Do you have an ETA?

@downhill240 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent lesson. Shared on Google+ too!

@hightimeproperties 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Stich, I'm new to your material and trying to straighten out some of my thinking and vocabulary. What does "Form" mean, and what does "1" mean, exactly?

@jdavis417 7 жыл бұрын

Suggestions for the PDF; 1.) show all the minor and major roots/homes (not just the first which occur) 2.) add an image which shows the forms "stacked" together (preferably with the individual forms indicated) 3.) add an image of the "circle of fifths" to clarify the relationship of the different keys/names of the minor and it's related major I'm not complaining, just trying to be helpful. Thanks for all you do! ;)

@dandaniel439 6 жыл бұрын

John, I agree. Also on the PDF I am confused at to which fret these forms are played for a given key.

@lordgrimm2905 Жыл бұрын

I have come full cycle of procrastination again, also nice video really well explained

@kevintaylor2135 7 жыл бұрын

Wonderful

@nilsdannemann 7 жыл бұрын

Damn, this should have more views!! Thanks a ton!

@nilsdannemann 7 жыл бұрын

StichMethod Guitar You're most welcome! I just found your channel and it's such a help! Wow! Keep up the great work ☺️👍

@tom12ta 7 жыл бұрын

I think I've finally got this. ... thanks... 🍷🍺😃

@martinsinigriega6999 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@jimcrossland3575 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for splitting the boxes up. I have found the overlaying charts so hard to follow

@kennethochoa7550 4 жыл бұрын

good stuff ive got to go to never lost

@nikkieb8908 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot that just made something click for me.

@Live4Ibanez 3 жыл бұрын

I've never tried scales at all and have also peaked at the level of "never being able to play solos" as I'm sure many self taught also are at. I'm gonna change that so I can start to learn more technical stuff with the proper techniques (aka petrucci level technical)

@MRandall25 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Stitch, got any ideas for jamming along with "Gotta Jibboo"? I've been trying E Mixolydian, but it feels clunky.

@jim39j 7 жыл бұрын

Ian is there a system as to which finger to use when moving or do i just rely on memory ? is that a dumb question?

@mickeymcconnell7961 7 жыл бұрын

Hey, Ian. If you have a moment, could you please advise if Neverlost would apply to slide guitar? Or if anyone else here has tried it, could you please comment? Thanks!

@brownpunk1794 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks jack black

@nicestrat 7 жыл бұрын

6:16......hilarious..."my beard needs to be trimmed"....you rule, man!

@dagied1579 3 жыл бұрын

Good lesson. A+++++

@radmed979 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone who plays guitar should know this.

@willbanjara3407 7 жыл бұрын

Thank's.

@howardtoob 6 жыл бұрын

Is there a magic trick for memorizing these forms? Obviously the top notes are always the bottom notes from the previous form. I get lost very easily but I am just learning. I am 60 which is kind of old but the main issue is that I'm a dumb ass. Thanks

@phuckendeadly 5 жыл бұрын

Can you provide a video with all the relevant major & minor scales or chords please??

@ShineDawg 3 жыл бұрын

Do they call you stitch because you connect things? OMG I've never learned so much in a day. You are an amazing teacher, I have a feeling you are an even better musician. I'm a huge fan, you ever play live, and what area of the US are you?

@TC-zi2yp 4 жыл бұрын

FINALLY FOUND IT!

@digitalawareness4282 7 жыл бұрын

So, whatever note I start on that is the key? And I just connect the forms from there? i.e. Start form 1 on low E finger one on the 4th fret G# Pentatonic?? Stupid Q?

@millerviz 4 жыл бұрын

Something I always have in mind with the blues scale is that it is always three 1, 3 intervals followed by two 1, 4 intervals. You can't get very lost if you remember that.

@zeppelinmexicano 4 жыл бұрын

.Nice point. All you have to do then is know where you are starting in that progression because depending on position and string you may end up starting with the second instance of the 1-4, or the third instance of the 1-3, whatever.

@ChrisHolden 7 жыл бұрын

I've got positions 1, 2 and 5 down. I thought it was going to be straight-forward. Every position has two strings with a three fret interval and the others have only two frets. We don't talk about position four.

@imannonymous7707 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying so hard to internalize the 5 boxes. Thanks for your help

@StichMethodGuitar 3 жыл бұрын

Watch the last two videos of my. caged primer playlist... it will help

@345kobi 3 жыл бұрын

I actually have a printout of the 5 pentatonic scales taped on my wall. I haven't moved beyond that because I don't know what I would use them for. Here is a description of my playing - rhythm guitar, singing, mostly 60's R&B and some pop, mostly just me and the acoustic guitar. I have several songs where I just play the chords which gets boring to listen to. Question is what would I use pentatonic scales for.

@StichMethodGuitar 3 жыл бұрын

Watch my Blues Primer Playlist and my recent Jam Band Pentatonic Melody video

@AnonMemSoc 2 жыл бұрын

Stich is in my top 5 theory guitar teachers

@robjohnson3437 7 жыл бұрын

Quick question, how do the five pentatonic boxes vary based on if you are playing in major or minor? For example, were the boxes you showed in G minor or major? Thanks.

@brianberger5109 7 жыл бұрын

So what's the best / most effective / most fun way to practice these boxes? Since one week I'm noodling these boxes over different backing tracks (1-4-5 progressions) I make on the loop pedal. Whilst doing this I try to focus on the 1, the b3, the 4, the 5 and the b7 - Is this the way to go or am I doing to much/not enough?