Jimi Hendrix Castles Made of Sand Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

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  • @maxjones4325
    @maxjones4325 4 роки тому +447

    Spent an hour learning the first 15 seconds of this song. Solid

  • @ENDOPRYSMyt
    @ENDOPRYSMyt 4 роки тому +553

    I love it when one video lasts a day

    • @TheDeadsilent
      @TheDeadsilent 4 роки тому +32

      I love it when one video lasts 2 weeks

    • @derekhand7904
      @derekhand7904 3 роки тому +47

      Or 6 months but who’s counting

    • @kendalortiz06
      @kendalortiz06 3 роки тому +10

      4 months so far

    • @ENDOPRYSMyt
      @ENDOPRYSMyt 3 роки тому

      @@kendalortiz06 dam seriously

    • @emptyarms6113
      @emptyarms6113 3 роки тому +4

      @@kendalortiz06 maybe practice some easier songs and work your way up....

  • @cameraz99
    @cameraz99 7 років тому +77

    Marty! I sat 15 feet away from Hendrix at a concert in New York many, many years ago. I was blown away. Now, you have revived those feelings in me! Keep up the good work!

  • @fvcostanzo
    @fvcostanzo 5 років тому +446

    I'm always surprised how simple a lot of Hendrix' stuff is. It's not the simplicity that made it cool, it's that no one ever took that approach before he did. Lots of bands (including the Beatles and the Stones) broke guitar playing up into three bits -- bass, rhythm, and lead. Hendrix simplified the rhythm part a bit, and found pentatonic shapes that fit the chords he was going for (mostly the "A" shape with a buried sus2 hammered up to a major chord - e.g. The Wind Cries Mary) so that he could embellish the rhythm to blur the line between rhythm and lead guitar. A lot of jazz players were doing something like this (Wes, Joe P., Barney, Herb), but rock & roll players weren't. And then Jimi added a shitload of distortion and a tremolo bar... no one played like that before him. He had to do it -- he didn't have a rhythm guitar player in the band, so he had to cover both.

    • @sirzembla4512
      @sirzembla4512 5 років тому +12

      You are right ,but i think everybody forget too easily Jimi's real roots : blues ,he was deep in the blues before all the other genres he played in the differents bands he played with along his way ,Robert Johnson plays bass and lead on his records ,perfectly enough to make Keith Richards says he has two brains ,as a bluesman Jimi was experienced enough to play rockn' roll with Little Richard ,rockn' roll is easy to play ,the blues is a big continent ,rockn'roll is a small country ...
      He was a guy constantly working his instrument ,Mitch Mitchell said he was (of course)capable of playing real jazz ,prefectly ,even if that wasn't his cup of tee ,because he worked a lot ,as i said ,do someone remember a jazz band Jimi played in ?
      To make it short Jimi didn't read the music ,Louis Armstrong either ,both enjoyed a lot improvisation ,Armstrong said he was able to do some music because he didn't knew solfege lol ,Jimi was a bit ashamed of it it seems so ,but as he was in the blues structure ,he was also free to reach even the classical music as he did ,he enjoyed classical music too ,let's go let's mix it with blues ..
      In fact his fingers and feeling did all the job,naturaly ,effortlessly ,because of his talent ,work,and ears .....Blues classical music man ,no one never did that ,no one will ever reach that level ,the master.....Humble and gone too soon ...

    • @sarcari
      @sarcari 5 років тому +36

      are you on drugs?? jimis technique is insane on this one.. ive never heard anyone play it right , beside me.. jimi didnt simplify anything, he took everything to the next level.. everything that you said after, how simple jimis stuff was Blah, blah blah.. hes all over the fret board for his phrases which this one one of his most difficult pieces,, the positioning requires mastery of all digits and a level of dexterity that 99.9 guitar players cant touch.. Im in that .1 but im the exception.. so simple? think before you speak bc about Jimi.. He rarely played anything simple.. You seem like a nice guy but Jimis my boy and my job is to defend his music and make sure it gets respected.

    • @sirzembla4512
      @sirzembla4512 5 років тому +21

      @@sarcari Lol when you say beside you that is not too humble ,i remember SRV playing that a few seconds very comfortably ,and that's the beginning with the difficults Hendrix's songs,then you have to play little wing ,already more difficult ,and bold as love which is really realy difficult .....I think 100 % guitar players just can't embellish an A like Jimi did ,he could find at least 15 ways to turn around an A position or whatever ,if you play bold as love you going to find some ,if you play almost all little wing you going to find some others ,i'm absolutely not a Guitar specialist ,but i'm sure we wil be agree : Jimi had no limits musicaly .

    • @troywm1016
      @troywm1016 5 років тому +9

      @@sarcari We're all waiting for you to post of your own rendition Scotti : )

    • @Rennyblue
      @Rennyblue 5 років тому +1

      Jazz and gospel players did it before him ( e.g. Curtis Mayfield) but you’re right Jimi brought it to to pop music.
      And mixed with stellar songwriting he had an impact on music that launched a rock movement that lasted for 30 years (rip rock)

  • @franklingauthier-parker7253
    @franklingauthier-parker7253 7 років тому +245

    imma come back when I'm good at guitar
    Update: I just remembered this because someone posted "he quit" on the thread. I actually have an electric guitar now and have gotten pretty into Prog and Stoner/Doom, and I'd say I'm fairly good at guitar now. I'll have to give this a shot.
    Update: I still haven't played this song yet, but I'm going to try to learn it this next week. I have a Fender Squire and decent Fender practice amp, but I've been playing mostly acoustic recently

  • @dtrent4409
    @dtrent4409 3 роки тому +38

    You emphasize the artist’s style and techniques in your lessons more than note for note accuracy. I find it more helpful especially because most songs were probably never played the same way twice. I over-rate my self as intermediate and always look for your videos when learning something new. Thanks Marty!

  • @johnstickmyere3768
    @johnstickmyere3768 2 роки тому

    been playin for 7 months n thank to marty ive learned so much hendrix doors zeppelin. no stopping now, playing this and little wing you really see how jimi connected all of his songs, from the intro chords in this to a couple embelishments

  • @mahler2112
    @mahler2112 2 роки тому

    I figured this out for the most part in the late 80's. I had been on the Appalachian Trail for several days and this was the first piece of music I heard when I came back. I cried like a baby and learned it. Thanks for filling in the gaps for me! Great Strat and tone also sir.

  • @rodmacgregor2231
    @rodmacgregor2231 4 роки тому

    I’ve been trying to do this from tab and ear but your lesson makes it easier to visualise and with good explanations. Im starting to finally get it down now thanks!! Great player and great teacher.

  • @cognitive-carpenter
    @cognitive-carpenter 7 років тому

    Heart eyes for Marty and Hendrix. The Hendrix comes through Marty for sure.

  • @jessethetodd
    @jessethetodd 7 місяців тому +2

    I've always felt this song has some kind of magical, mystical quality to it. This is an absolutey fantastic tutorial - after about 30 mins I actually feel like I can get this under my fingers (will take me another week or two of practice but it's attainable) and the coolest part is I can feel the magic as I play it! Bravo Marty thanks so much for doing these. I feel like I've gotten Wind Cries Mary rhythm and solo pretty well down so was looking for my "next one". Even though this one's 7 years old it's EXACTLY what I need for where I am right now!

  • @robertdaniel817
    @robertdaniel817 Рік тому

    You are helping to make the world a better place by teaching people to play music. It takes work to learn how music . I feel you are helping people to focus on something more important than popularity or how much attention one can get. Learning music is good for people. You are helping people be better. Thank you

  • @brianwatson9243
    @brianwatson9243 3 роки тому

    Love this, thanks so much, I will manage the intro, and the funky guitar shuffle, but its the pentatonic sequences off chords and "flourishes" that will have me beat.

  • @benmccaughtry6010
    @benmccaughtry6010 Рік тому +1

    I’ve been playing for 5 years now and I started off with all of Marty’s lessons and later got into the Grateful Dead and starting digging into that I’m still back after 5 years digging back into the Hendrix stuff shout out to Marty for making me the guitar player I am I’ve played lots of wedding gigs cause of him ❤

  • @michaelg510
    @michaelg510 6 років тому +1

    Marty! Your lessons have bettered my life and made me a better player so I can bring music to others and better their lives! Thank you!!

  • @joshc6551
    @joshc6551 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you marty! Ive watched this video about 10 times over like 3 years to try and learn the intro, my dad used to play it to me when i was a kid, after many failed attempts i woke up today clicked on this trusty video and successfully played this heavenly lick! Maybe in another 3 years ill be able to play the rest of the song 😂 cheers

  • @jamesharden8033
    @jamesharden8033 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much, just when I think I’ll never be able to learn a song I watch your videos and ALWAYS learn it…awesome teacher !

  • @trisix99
    @trisix99 6 років тому

    Great clear tones and clear and comprehensive lessons. Thanks Marty!

  • @hughmungus9464
    @hughmungus9464 7 років тому +97

    MORE HENDRIX

  • @definandstuff8926
    @definandstuff8926 7 років тому +5

    Dude, no matter what, your tone is always killer. Even if it's off of the tone used by the player, it doesn't matter 'cause it still sounds awesome! You're the best, Marty! Thanks so much for this lesson man, love this song.

  • @adamalexander8864
    @adamalexander8864 5 місяців тому

    Dude you are so great. I have really enjoyed how you break stuff down. Thanks man!!!

  • @evanmeek7505
    @evanmeek7505 4 роки тому +1

    Couldn’t understand the tabs at all when it came to the quick hammer on /pull Offs (most jimi songs tbh) and this helped me get it very fast. Marty u the GOAT.

  • @gradenerjip
    @gradenerjip 7 років тому

    Marty, always starts of by thanking us.... bro i've been playing now for 3 years and you brought me at this level already. Thank you marty!

  • @Sam-jv5kb
    @Sam-jv5kb 2 роки тому

    awesome summation of the key aspects!

  • @knowun
    @knowun 3 роки тому

    There's so much going on in this song holy s*** and Jimmy is just thing talking all the way through it too. There are parts where it feels like he's narrating a story and the guitar is just in the background but he's playing all of this at the same time and that just blows my mind. Thanks for dropping this lesson.

  • @KingBig1984
    @KingBig1984 7 років тому

    Thank you so so much for making this lesson Marty. I wanted to learn this song for years but I knew the only person that could explain it clearly and good enough would be you. I was right!

  • @ColtonSiegel
    @ColtonSiegel 3 роки тому

    Great video! I can’t play note for note without being bored but you got me in Jimi’s head so I’ve been playing along with my own style. Sounding great marty! thank u

  • @Olegstuff21986
    @Olegstuff21986 4 місяці тому

    Marty, you make the best and clearest playthroughs, you're an excellent teacher! Thank you so much.

  • @rayross997
    @rayross997 7 років тому +75

    Other guitar channels say they try but there is only do or do not. At MartyMusic there is only do. Thank you Master!

    • @MartyMusic
      @MartyMusic  7 років тому +14

      ha ha ha thanks Ray!

    • @rayross997
      @rayross997 7 років тому +2

      Is that a Strat or Lightsaber? Or maybe both.

  • @johnmertens1154
    @johnmertens1154 5 років тому +1

    Dude...I've seen some of your acoustic lessons basically for beginners. They were OK. But I had no idea you play a Strat like that. I'm impressed.

  • @tonybraines7172
    @tonybraines7172 6 місяців тому

    Marvellous indeed sir. I'm gonna spend some lovely time playing this.

  • @jolkraeremeark6949
    @jolkraeremeark6949 7 років тому

    Thank you so much, Marty, for sharing your marvelous talent - very much appreciated!

  • @JPM_1104
    @JPM_1104 6 місяців тому

    After learning little wing this came so easily. It’s using a lot of the same technique, chords, etc so fun to learn this. Little wing took so long for me this about a day

  • @trbr1799
    @trbr1799 5 років тому

    Another awesome lesson, Marty! Thanks, as always. Viewers, try learning this and Little Wing, together. Lots of great overlap!

  • @brandie7291
    @brandie7291 Рік тому +1

    Favorite Hendrix song!

  • @AWAgamingUS
    @AWAgamingUS 7 років тому +6

    Thanks a bunch Marty, this video finally helped me learn Castles Made of Sand. None of the other videos on UA-cam were as helpful as this one.

    • @MartyMusic
      @MartyMusic  7 років тому +1

      Thanks so much for the support Goaliekins! More new content on the way right here at "MartyMusic" - I really appreciate your support!

  • @TheDarkDutchman
    @TheDarkDutchman 3 роки тому

    Wow!! Great lesson/tutorial Marty! Thank you very much.

  • @lindaanne9685
    @lindaanne9685 3 роки тому

    Great job as usual Marty, and thank you for sharing your considerable talent and skill!

  • @juangtr._
    @juangtr._ 7 років тому +2

    Great tutorial as ever! Thanks Marty I wouldn't know all these songs if it wasn't for you. Love from the Netherlands!!

  • @mikhailsterlin1129
    @mikhailsterlin1129 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much. I enjoyed this video and you're a great teacher.

  • @dwain0873
    @dwain0873 7 років тому

    Excellent lesson

  • @colincharan-kumpula6424
    @colincharan-kumpula6424 8 місяців тому

    Amazing lesson. Been trying to crack this for decades. Finally getting there.

  • @TheDudekush
    @TheDudekush 5 років тому

    Marty freakin' schwartz! I'm watching youre lessons since years now. I think at least ten. And I therfore wanted to say thank you man for youre lessons! I really learned a lot by watching and I will in the future! You are a great teacher here on youtube!

  • @davidespera398
    @davidespera398 12 днів тому

    Muchas gracias! Muy buena leccion!

  • @cerebralparasite9238
    @cerebralparasite9238 13 днів тому

    Little Wing and this song are probably Jimi's most beautiful songs

  • @robertstimmel1100
    @robertstimmel1100 7 років тому +37

    that may be the coolest looking strat I've ever seen!

    • @MartyMusic
      @MartyMusic  7 років тому +14

      I really appreciate the comment! Thanks for supporting me with "MartyMusic" Drederick

    • @SrMague
      @SrMague 4 місяці тому

      Yooo same here

  • @MichaeldeLouwere
    @MichaeldeLouwere Рік тому

    Thnx a ton!
    Been looking for this even before UA-cam existed. (Then I got a job and a family) now I finally have the time for it 😂
    Awesome tutorial

  • @silvioemsp
    @silvioemsp 3 роки тому

    Great teatcher! I´m a bass player who barely plays some accoustic guitar, but your videos made me think about going further!

  • @francesclarke6808
    @francesclarke6808 Рік тому

    What a brilliant tutorial. Thanks Marty !!

  • @drgenghiskhan9436
    @drgenghiskhan9436 7 років тому +1

    Thank you sir for covering my favorite songs. Your effort is truly inspiring

  • @albertfernandez9934
    @albertfernandez9934 2 роки тому +1

    lesson gets better every time I watch it.

  • @geoffhunter1383
    @geoffhunter1383 3 роки тому

    That was some great instruction Marty, much appreciated

  • @thomasgarner2921
    @thomasgarner2921 4 роки тому

    great lesson as always - It seems tough at first glance but it's actually quite easy and tons of fun.

  • @atravelerofbothtimespace4172
    @atravelerofbothtimespace4172 3 роки тому

    Solid . I'd learned a rough version of the chords by ear but I'm going to invest in learning this the right wAy . Thanks 👍

  • @thedbzguy2933
    @thedbzguy2933 7 років тому

    Marty, I know all I know on guitar because of you. You've helped me get passed my beginner stage and I can't thank you enough. You do the best lessons I've seen. Finding your new channel was exciting so please continue your lessons they make it so I know guitar. Keep being awesome I will watch all your future videos!

    • @MartyMusic
      @MartyMusic  7 років тому

      Hey thanks so much for the support and kindness. stay tuned right here at "MartyMusic" for more new videos!

  • @danielwhalley3849
    @danielwhalley3849 6 років тому

    this is the best lesson ive had from UA-cam ever! keep it coming! :)

  • @cuberlychee
    @cuberlychee 4 місяці тому +1

    This is the best video ever icl…
    Also you made those embellishments look so easy took me a couple of hours to master

  • @otaviogomes
    @otaviogomes 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much! You lesson made playing this music easy

  • @pomegranatehippie3019
    @pomegranatehippie3019 4 роки тому

    I just wanna say I really appreciate you man. I've been following you since 2012 when I got my first accoustic and soon enough I am aiming to buy my first strat. One love from Bucharest city, Romania. Cheers bro! xD

  • @roberthamlin6638
    @roberthamlin6638 3 роки тому

    Thanks Marty. I’ve been wanting to learn this forever.

  • @joshuawilson8564
    @joshuawilson8564 6 років тому

    Really good lesson, great breakdown, great song👍

  • @Kjskateboarding1
    @Kjskateboarding1 7 років тому

    Cheers Marty , was learning this from the old channel but this lesson was better. Firsts Hendrix song I'm learning!

    • @MartyMusic
      @MartyMusic  7 років тому

      Thanks so much for the support Keeaun! More new content on the way right here at "MartyMusic" - I really appreciate your support!

  • @Higgs666
    @Higgs666 3 роки тому

    nailed the tone

  • @paulkardoulias9547
    @paulkardoulias9547 3 роки тому

    Thx for showing us Jimi's Genius...I love it when things click

  • @JTSGYM
    @JTSGYM 7 років тому

    Huge Thank You Marty! I have been trying to work this out for YEARS! man you really made my day -- I am sitting here so happy that I can now play this one. thank you brother

    • @MartyMusic
      @MartyMusic  7 років тому +1

      Hey Joey!!! Thanks for supporting me by supporting this channel "MartyMusic" - All my best!

  • @pmoney3688
    @pmoney3688 4 роки тому +1

    Dude! Cannot thank you enough for teaching Hendrix theory! On an unrelated topic, I’ve always been interested in being able to emulate the piano part on Joe Cocker‘s feeling all right. Can’t find anything really good out there on UA-cam as far as how to play that part. However, using the Hendrix theory, or style, whatever you wanna call it, I’ve been able to come up with something that is satisfactory to me for those parts! And has really opened up my guitar world. I’ve been playing for a long time, never fully understood it, now I’ve got a different grasp🤠👍🏿🍺👏🤜🏽

  • @conortoland7820
    @conortoland7820 7 років тому

    Such a fantastic lesson for such a great song. Thanks Marty!

    • @MartyMusic
      @MartyMusic  7 років тому

      Thanks so much Conor! More new stuff coming right here to "MartyMusic"

  • @joshuataft5541
    @joshuataft5541 4 роки тому

    Marty your awsome. I love the lessons. Your inspiring me to get better. so I can have fun and enjoy the instrument..I never cared about anything but power chords and gain to ten. I jst couldn't play anything else youve helped me Soo much bro....stay safe out there..👍🎸♥️😷

  • @almostgone33
    @almostgone33 7 років тому

    awesome lesson.....one of my all time favorite hendrix songs.....thanks marty!

    • @MartyMusic
      @MartyMusic  7 років тому

      I really appreciate that Michael!

  • @gravitycure
    @gravitycure 6 місяців тому

    Hey Marty! Dude, I’m watching this for the first time, and I had to pause. You really like the half step on that slide as opposed to Hendrix’s whole step. I have to say in my opinion both sound nice. Awesome lesson. Rock on M🎸🎼🤘🏽

  • @Mastering-online
    @Mastering-online 11 місяців тому

    I would like to thank you... I never would be able to fix that by myself. Great job !

  • @garrymustakas8581
    @garrymustakas8581 3 роки тому

    Love you brother . Your great great to learn from.STAY SAFE & HEALTHY THRU THE HARD TIMES OF 20-21 ( I NEED TO LEARN FROM YOU!!!!! )

  • @mahler2112
    @mahler2112 2 роки тому

    And seriously. Hendrix is the man it cannot be understated.

  • @joeholtaway
    @joeholtaway 2 роки тому

    yeah Marty sounds lovely - project to learn this

  • @gswizzle3714
    @gswizzle3714 4 роки тому

    This helped me a lot, Thanks Marty!

  • @PeanutButterandShely
    @PeanutButterandShely 7 років тому +3

    🕵🏽🎸🎥 another banger! Yes yes how hyped can I be! And over these last 5 years I've noticed how fluent you've become with guitar and you were always good, now great.

    • @MartyMusic
      @MartyMusic  7 років тому +1

      Well thanks for the kind feedback. All my best bud!

  • @michealmeaden1300
    @michealmeaden1300 5 років тому

    😍😍😍 sAving for later!! I have rocksmith I couldn’t get the finger placement right.

  • @Lordkenneth3rd
    @Lordkenneth3rd 2 роки тому

    Thanks Marty. Love this song, and it took only 4hr to get it down thanks to you.

  • @jasoncarmichael5051
    @jasoncarmichael5051 2 роки тому

    Great tune, also a very cool strat! Really enjoy your channel.

  • @43vert
    @43vert 4 місяці тому

    Hey Marty, I just wanted to say thanks. Whenever I want to learn a song, I look for you.

  • @joshdahlin335
    @joshdahlin335 6 років тому

    good lesson, thanks

  • @staleyexplores
    @staleyexplores 2 роки тому

    Strat sounds amazing Marty!

  • @laotzu7555
    @laotzu7555 3 роки тому

    Great lesson, thanks Marty!

  • @markwinters6831
    @markwinters6831 7 років тому

    That color is so beautiful on startocasters

  • @thisismyrifle000
    @thisismyrifle000 Рік тому

    This is awesome stuff Marty.... new to your vids. Thank you 🙏

  • @douglasdahlstrom949
    @douglasdahlstrom949 7 років тому

    Am I better than I think I am or are you just a brilliant teacher? Last week I couldn't imagine seeing myself playing Hendrix' songs and now I know two of them (Hey Joe and this one). Big thanks from Sweden!

  • @mikegates40
    @mikegates40 6 років тому

    Good job Marty ! Great teacher !

  • @vidthiafraser8824
    @vidthiafraser8824 7 років тому

    Marty you are a boss! Thanks for all the great vids

  • @Pazkizzle
    @Pazkizzle 7 років тому

    Oh Marty, thanks for always making me happy. Gonna have some fun with this one

    • @MartyMusic
      @MartyMusic  7 років тому

      Sweet! Stay tuned here to "martyMusic" for more new stuff!

  • @nikmeyer9620
    @nikmeyer9620 6 років тому

    Great Vid, thanks for the chord progression instead of the exacts that Jimi plays

  • @SL4M98
    @SL4M98 7 років тому

    Such a great song to learn and play, thanks!

  • @oximore111
    @oximore111 5 місяців тому

    Thank you very much Marty 🥳

  • @renton7866
    @renton7866 3 роки тому

    Thanx from France Marty!

  • @Dablus
    @Dablus 7 років тому

    Thanks for the lesson marty ! all i know of guitar playin came from you, and i'm really thankfull , thanks sir and keep doin' such a great job !

    • @Dablus
      @Dablus 6 місяців тому

      6 years later here i am still

  • @rmbrowning
    @rmbrowning 7 років тому

    Thanks Marty! This is so good.

  • @chimaloo
    @chimaloo 3 роки тому

    you make it so easy to learn by breaking down those chords

  • @edemedbalich9505
    @edemedbalich9505 7 років тому +3

    great channel, great videos. definately one of the top youtube guitar personalities. one thing, youtube lack is tutorials on Charlie Christian and Wes Montogomery, it will be nice to see you breakdown some of these guitar masterminds.

  • @manillagorilla4205
    @manillagorilla4205 7 років тому +2

    Yo Marty, I really like how you teach us some super new stuff and classics man that's awesome.

    • @MartyMusic
      @MartyMusic  7 років тому

      Hey I really appreciate the feedback Frank!

  • @martinmcgimpsey9750
    @martinmcgimpsey9750 2 роки тому

    Alright Marty, another one for me to get down! Wow wasn’t Jimi something! Great video Marty, I’m finishing up on the one I’m working on and I’ll get started on this. Thanks Marty, well done!

  • @FifthAssassin
    @FifthAssassin 7 років тому

    excellent vid man