Nobody is ever going to sound exactly like Hendrix, but in terms of an analysis of his practical techniques, this is one of the best short videos I've seen. The left hand damping technique alone goes a long way to explaining how he was able to attack the guitar so hard on single note riffs without losing clarity.

The more impressive thing about Jimi Hendrix is that also today his music is so hard to play. It sounds original until today., like it's been released now.

As a lifelong Hendrix fan for 50 years can I just say that I was seriously impressed with your playing. Fantastic technique lesson where you really capture the essence of Jimi's sound. Thank you so much! Subscribed!! I'm 66 and I've just ordered a new guitar!

Hendrix's music is absolutely timeless..Jimi was light years ahead of everybody..Eric Clapton said, "the first time i witnessed Jimi play..he was so damn good.. i seriously considered finding i new profession"..

Jimi’s rhythm technique was pure genius. Pure Jimi.

JIMI was (and still is) the best! Had the great pleasure to “experience” him in Toronto.

It's literally impossible not to pick up my guitar when I'm watching your videos

*quality content*

I love people who appreciate Jimi, he was unique. A real one off who enriched our lives with his incredible talent. Much love to all fans❤️

The Strat masters have a unique style and you do such a great job of explaining it. Would love to see some Mark Knopfler in the future!

The greatest guitarist of all time ( in my opinion). A trailblazer.

This was the first time I actually sat down and learned something from a Hendrix style tutorial video I'm on a Jimmy Hendrix trip I frequent other videos on The style of Hendrix not being critical of all the videos I see but your video took me in deeper the muting and the dynamics you used blew me away and inspired me to go for it stricking the strings wow this was amazing to me it was like really seeing how a SRV or Clapton all are favorites really do it The Hendix you played was real I'm not looking to be Hendrix or a SRV or Clapton voice but I understand and I know for a fact that your lesson will make me a better and more confident player a must watch video no dought..Thank you Sir...Roland J Gutierrez from Magdalena New Mexico USA 🇺🇸

This is like somebody revealing how a magician can saw a person in half.

I did a presentation on Jimi Hendrix for college last year. And as part of it, I learned some of Jimi’s playing techniques. Needless to say, it changed the way I now play

Jimi Hendrix was just a beautiful human being. No other musician hits me to my soul like him. Even his lyrics were masterful. You really have all the nuances down. Thank you for this video.

Hey Thom, You're one of the best you tube Gitarrist. Your such a good guy and always down to earth. You are so much symphatic and musically guy. Go on an'on....

Always a pleasure to see you upload my friend. Hendrix is one of the most iconic and unique indeed!

You can really tell Jimi's your favorite because after watching all your Hendrix videos you play effortlessly just like him. I've tried but like everything on guitar it takes a lot of practice. As soon as I wrap the thumb over the top my chord fingers flatten out and can't get a clear sound. Love your videos and guitar slinging. Peace.

It is so clear in your Jimmy Hendrix videos that he inspired you a lot, and that you really enjoy playing his songs It is amazing to watch, keep them comming

Namens alle nederlandstalige fans. Bedankt voor weer een fijne les. Je enthousiasme en kunde spatten van het scherm.. ge zijt unne goeie!

So brilliant & emotional video. Merely a small glimpse why Jimi was the greatest. The song writing. The rhythm. Communicating the message of the song with the guitar. Much more than merely "a guitarist" or "soloist". @10:02 Power To Love.

BTW, would be great a Rory Gallagher video

Great playing! Just fantastic. Thanks for the information and loved that clip of Little Richard being his usual restrained self!

Excellent instruction and insight to Hendrix

You have so much charm and musical intelligence. You shine bright :)

Best guitar teacher by far. There have been many good ones, but nobody can match your skill and enthusiasm. Thanks for helping me on my way

Jimi is also my favorite guitar player ever. A proper lesson mate! A fantastic break down of his essential techniques. This is priceless, thank you for this!

Been listening to Jimi for more than 30 years and I still hear techniques and ideas in songs that give me the shivers , he's also a very underrated singer , lyricist , and also a musical recording visionary . Greatest ever guitar player imo and never to be rivalled.

The one Hendrix performance that encompasses everything he does is the version of “Machine Gun,” that he did on New Years Eve of 1969 live at the Fillmore East with the Band of Gypsies-Buddy Miles! He covers everything he does and covers it all, and it’s very possibly the best live guitar work ever done! Nice playing, you make it look easy! I’ve got to get me a nice, truly nice American Strat!

Jimi was my first guitar hero. Are you Experienced was the first album I saw and heard and it made me interested in guitar sounds. He is the one that made me want to play guitar. Innovative like no other. Funny, I still can't play much of his stuff at all..lol. You can do Jimi videos weekly or daily and keep my attention. Thank you!

Two brilliant talents.. Thank you teacher for opening the secrets to Jimi! You are extremely gifted.. Mike S - Australia

what a great demonstration of Jimi guitar playing tips love to see more of this i have been playing guitar for for 54yrs after i saw Hendrix play hey joe on the tv my biggest regret is i never saw him play live i could not find a lift to the isle of wight festival

this guy is absolutely fantastic! the quintessential guitar channel!

You really have the Hendrix sound down well. You are dedicated to teaching

So clear , you make it "seem" to be simple. Great video easy to follow. Of course, there is a lot a work but this video give very precious advices

i've been playing the electric guitar for 16 years now, still, this video made me play so much better in an instant!! great content! keep it up! ... i wish using your thumb as bass would be standard teaching. any other teacher would tell you, "practise your barre chords harder instead of using your thumb!" They completely miss the point

Love Pilgrims Hendrix stuff! Love Pilgrim's Strat tone!

"Power to Love" is my favorite Hendrix song, especially the lead part that comes just after the beginning licks you played at the end of this video. I've only just found your channel, but enjoy your style. I would love to see you study/explain Jeff Beck's style, if you haven't yet. I will be watching more of your videos to see what you do next. Keep up the good work.

You are so clear , I enjoy every video, thank you very much !

Oh man! You are absolutly the best teacher I ve seen and a beautiful people too. You discover a new world for us with simpathy and patience througt a simply and direct way. You are my hero and I am practicing all the parts of this video. Please keep doing this videos. Sorry for my english. From Argentine I send you many greetings to you!!!!!!!

Damn,.. You'd really gave me goosebumps with your first turnarounds here.. Thanks for the video and that awesome playing of yours, sir! - And agree,..Jimi was the best player ever..

You’re amazing man! Aldough I knew about these tehniques already, I enjoyed the video regardless. Keep going man!!! 😎🤟

Excellent look at a musical genius at work.

Yeah Man you've got it....greetings from Germany! I'm near 60 now....listen and playing Guitar since I was 12 years old...learning every day.....god bless you!

Love it! Thanks for the video. And thanks for showing me how to play Dolly Dagger. The thing is, Hendrix had HUGE hands. I've tried to learn his thumb technique but my hands are simply not big enough. When I try to use my thumb my other fingers aren't long enough to reach all the other strings-- let alone do embellishments. I've learned to deal with it while still being able to mimic Hendrix's sound... somewhat, anyway. He's very difficult to copy because he would do lots of weird, unpredictable things-- especially in his solos. He's by far the most unique player in rock 'n roll history.

thank you for your sympathy and rare pedagogy

Number 3 at the end Rocked! Good lesson..

Wow, was waiting another Hendrix videos and here you are killing it. Great explanation on his particular techniques. I always have trouble with a clean muting and I guess i need a lot of more practice with what you just demonstrated!

Hendrix is the greatest guitar player of all times!

Dolly Dagger!! No one plays dolly dagger. Nice 👍

The Best! Thanks much for your keen insight into the GOAT for electric guitarists~!

Great lesson. V useful tips. Look forward to your next Hendrix lesson👍😎🎸

Love that Little Richard clip too! WOOOOO!

Great channel ! Also very good playing! Congratulations . Jimi is the best till today . The most influential guitarist for other pro players also to shredders or other "superior" technical players too. I think because Jimi is autodidact ,practice and playing a lot, and his natural magical talent. Also his rythmic playing, his rhythmic sense of music, unique. Nobody can beat him till today.

You have Hendrix down to an art! Saw Jimi in 68' at Columbia, Maryland. My first concert and he became my "Hero" right there and then............blew me away!!!!!!!!!!

I don't know about others but your channel will always be well respected by me till my last breath.

As if I needed to be reminded, the lesson learned: Never ever no way am I going to play like Jimi ... or like Guitar Pilgrim.

The greatest of them all

Another great video. Great Strat tone, too. Nice job.

You have a superb technique man

You make it look so easy!

Uouuuu! Olá! Sou um brasileiro apaixonado por Blues Rock, Hendrix é a minha referência, venho buscando entender e assimilar o estilo, a visão, as técnicas... enfim... O mestre Hendrix... Parabéns pelo canal, tem me ajudado bastante! Grato, Abraços!!!

Hey, this is probably the best breakdown explanation of Hendrix techniques with emphasis on the feel behind the mechanics.

You did a good job showing how hendrix changed the bar chord to thumb over, and how one must play Rythm and lead in a 3 piece band. I hope you shine a light on what makes bobby weir so special. It wasn’t until after Jerry died and then when he did wolf bros was his full Rythm and lead full sound that much more apparent and unique.

Great video. Unfortunately, Jimi Hendrix thumb technique is impossible if your hands aren't big enough to do it. I have tiny hands and normally this isn't that much of an obstacle, but the Jimi Hendrix thumb thing has eluded me for my entire life. It's such a cool sound and I wish I could do it.

You're good. Better than a Hendrix impersonator I once saw.

Your videos are awesome!! You have great taste and are a great instructor, and of course it goes without saying- a very talented guitar player. Thanks so much for putting all these videos together :)

Love it...you are very good at moving around the board quickly, nice

Great lesson. I'm working on my vibrato and have been for about a year nearly 2, I'm still not happy with it. Any tips?

Great Job and explanation....how come my thumb just doesn't bend that way? maybe I'm missing something about getting the grip? I need to get a grip on this?

Dear Mr Fantasy is a very great song.. I love that solo

Very cool! Just what I was looking for! Thank you so much! Awesome video! Glad I watched!

You have awesome dynamics control in your strumming (and picking). I feel like that is something that gets overlooked often but makes such a difference in a guitar player's sound. I also wonder if your pick position/angle makes a difference in the sound? Something I've been trying to figure out lately. Thank you for the great playing and great lesson!

Glad I watched this before Janey H gets it taken down

Great video of explaining the nuances of the cosmic Maestro Jimi Hendrix. It's still awesome after all these years.

Love this guy, so passionate & enthusiastic 🙌🙌

Nice video ...Hello from indonesia

Grande maestro, like always😎👍

Thom you are a genius on the guitar. Keep Rocking.

This is one of the BEST KZfaq channels around. Every video is awesome. Keep it up my man!

Great Idea if your fingers are long enough! Mine aren't so it's back to the drawing board.

hello to everyone...which is the first song?? at 0:55??

I´m a bass player and I´ve accessed your videos by chance. Very helpfull! Now you made me look for a guitar, borrowed from a friend who wants to choose a dozen basses I have at home. Thanks, teatcher! Cheers from Brazil!

Nice job bringing this down to 3 critical techniques, all of which you described and played perfectly. thanks.

Makes me think of some guy playing with his teeth as well in Sus Antigoon in Leiden 😂 Great video as always Grt uit Leiderdorp

Paul David's? Naw, Guitar Pilgrim all the way!

I ve been waiting for a video like this for 20 years. Just with the first (bar chord) technique id be happy but u explain 3! Gracias infinitas bro 🙏🏻🤘🏻

Words can't completely convey how awesome you are! Great feel. Great teaching. Fun stuff! Thanks.

fantastic! thanks! Great to see someone teaching and playing Hendrix perfectly! My all-time favorite musician.

Fantastic lesson great teacher

Loved this video, explained it so well, I’ve been working on understanding his embellishments and soloing between chords but couldn’t quite understand it completely but you definitely have helped me out. For sure doing to come back to this video in the future to perfect the skills!!

I get so much insight from your lsns , Thank You !

I'm more of a Clapton guy, so I didn't look into his style much, but I never knew Jimi's technique #1 and #3. Thanks for those Hendrix tricks.

特别喜欢老师分享Jimi的吉他演奏方式

*What's amazing about Jimi's technique is that wrapping his thumb and fingers around the neck the way he did, he was able to pinpoint notes without disturbing others and just ending up with horrible noise.* Ultimately, there's no such thing as wrong technique and while it seems Jimi's would be assumably terrible at face value on sight, *the results proved it was not.* A very good friend of my used Jimi's technique when we were still teenagers and I was always impressed by how well it worked. I learned my share of Hendrix songs and riffs, but never stuck with his unique thumb note fretting style. *I would say that if you really want to make a name for yourself in blues, that technique is why it is said good artists borrow, but great artists steal; you do something so well that the current generation believes you are the origin of something.*

Great tone! You always have such a sweet tone. I love your videos!

Geweldige video wederom, echt een verademing in het KZfaq tijdperk ;)

Man, you do a great job distilling the Hendrix technique. The thumb thing is something I've been avoiding for decades. Thanks to you I'm gonna finally learn it. Peace!

I didn't even have to get to the halfway point to give this a like. The importance of Jimi popularizing barring with his thumb can't really be understated and while he may not have been the first person to do it, guitarists the world over owe this innovation to him. Good job.

Thank you so much! Your videos are so high quality!