Steve Pigott

How To Play Like Stevie Ray Vaughan 2

Steve Pigott — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:04:39 +0000

In this video we check out a classic Stevie lick that shows up in tunes like Lenny and Mary Had A Little Lamb.

Enjoy!

How To Play Like Stevie Ray Vaughan 1

Steve Pigott — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:29:02 +0000

In our first video on how to play like Stevie Ray Vaughan we look at a blues shuffle riff similiar to Cold Shot. We discuss how to achieve that heavy Texan shuffle as well as examining Stevie’s ‘skank’ picking style.

Enjoy!

How to Play Like Jimi Hendrix 4

Steve Pigott — Sat, 12 May 2012 13:49:11 +0000

Hi guys, this week we look at a Hendrix-esq chord lick for minor chords.

Enjoy!

Rig Rundown 2 – Amp Collection

Steve Pigott — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:00:39 +0000

Today we take a tour around some of my amps, look at pictures of some vintage amps I’ve used in the studio, and discuss my top tips for amp-buying.

Thanks to Romanticoyranchero for suggesting this video topic!

Enjoy!

How to Play Like Jimi Hendrix 3

Steve Pigott — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:26:10 +0000

In this lesson we look at Jimi’s cool add9 thumb-chord voicing used in songs such as ‘Castles Made of Sand’ and ‘Little Wing’.

Enjoy!

Rig Rundown – Jimmy Vaughan Stratocaster

Steve Pigott — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:18:47 +0000

Today we’re taking a look at my white Jimmy Vaughan Stratocaster.

Thanks to 2littlelies for suggesting this video!

How to Play Like Jimi Hendrix 2

Steve Pigott — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:12:30 +0000

In this installment we take a close look at Jimi Hendrix’ thumb-chord voicings and the relevant embellishments and flourishes.

Enjoy!

How to Play Like Jimi Hendrix 1

Steve Pigott — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:04:35 +0000

In this video we begin a look at how to play guitar in the style of Jimi Hendrix.

We begin by looking at Jimi’s unique approach to playing rhythm guitar – blending lead licks and RnB fills with regular chord shapes.

Enjoy!

The lick in its simplest form:

And the lick applied over the entire chord sequence:

Pedal Steel Country Guitar Lick 7

Steve Pigott — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:59:17 +0000

Here’s a sweet ‘hammer-on’ chordal lick in the key of C major. This is great for those lead guitar background fills that are so common in country and pop styles.

Make sure to download the backing track so you can play along!

Enjoy!

Click Here: Pedal Steel 7 Backing Track

‘C-Blues’ – Cello and Guitar – Amsterjam2

Steve Pigott — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:02:09 +0000

Here’s a second installment of the Amsterjams!

I was recently in Amsterdam visiting some friends and playing some music. When we get together we always jam (Amster-jam!) and on this occasion we caught some on film.

Here’s a fun C-Blues (again before breakfast!) for cello and guitar featuring Christaan Mantz (a theoretical physicist and badass cellist!).