Learn to Play the Songs From Are You Experienced? DVD Jimi Hendrix

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Actor: Velvert Turner
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 120 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2001-10-01
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Hal Leonard Corp

DVD Reviews of Learn to Play the Songs From Are You Experienced? DVD Jimi Hendrix

DVD Review: Not for a Beginner
Summary: 2 Stars

It pains me to give only two stars to this slick dvd because in a lot of ways I really like it. The problem is the instruction style. I bought this to learn the solos. They spend next to zero time explaining what they are actually doing. For example, instead of saying "put your first finger on the seventh fret of the A string and slide down to the fifth fret of the A string", they simple play a portion of the song and then replay it again somewhat slower (which is still too fast for me.) During the solos, you can't tell exactly what the guitarist is doing. That got the rating to 3 stars in my opinion. I bumped it down to 2 stars because of the huge price tag.

On a more positive note, it is really cool to watch this guy play Hendrix (even if you can't ascertain everything he is doing.) Also, you can definitely pick up a few things that are very helpful. I eventually succeeded learning some Hendrix solos by using the Hal Leonard Hendrix Smash Hits book (comes with tabs and a CD.) I will say that after learning the solo by using the Leonard book tabs, and then returning to this dvd, I did find it more interesting for my purposes. However, trying to learn Hendrix solos using this dvd alone is very time consuming and frustrating.

I guess the bottom line is that this DVD is more of a refinement tool than anything else.

DVD Review: too much money
Summary: 1 Stars

I bought this DVD to accompany the tab book I already have. Whereas tabs are note for note, this DVD presents the BARE SKELETON of the songs. You won't play like Hendrix, you will play a dumbed down version that does not do Hendrix justice. I have the Electric LadyLand DVD and it is way more informative, illustrative, and you play LIKE HENDRIX-NOTE FOR NOTE! I returned this DVD, it's too much money, and the lessons often are shorter than the song they are supposed to "teach." It's horrible....

DVD Review: Very Helpful
Summary: 4 Stars

Though not as in depth and complete as Andy Aledort's coverage of the Axis:Bold as Love album, this Dvd does offer some insights and quick lessons to cover Hendrix's first LP. The narration by Velvet Turner sounds like he's reading it for the first time, but so what. The only real complaint is that this comparatively weak treatment is priced at 59.95. While Axis initially sold at 9.95, (now 14.95) it is quite complete and over 3 hours long. What's with dat? Anyway, you'll definitely glean some insight and learn a thing or two, even if you are.....er,Experienced...

DVD Review: Best Hendrix Instructional out there
Summary: 5 Stars

I have this and Andy Aledort's Axis DVD. Both are the best way to truly learn Hendrix songs inside and out. Andy is probably the foremost educator on Hendrix's material and has toured with the Experience's surviving members Billy Cox and the late Mitch Mitchell.

The only thing I would add is that you really should have the tab book to go along with the DVD. It doesn't come with any tab. Some of this stuff is tricky to learn by watching - even if you're backing up the sections numerous times. The tab helps a lot. And no matter what, Hendrix's material is not the easiest to lean so there is a lot here to wrestle with. But all the material is analyzed in a way that makes sense and is pretty straight forward.

Aledort has the Electric Ladyland DVD coming out soon, and I'm very anxious to pick it up as soon as it's released. These are the best instructional videos I have seen.

DVD Review: The Best Jimi Hendrix Instructional Available!
Summary: 5 Stars

If you've ever wanted to learn to play like Jimi Hendrix This DVD is for you! Andy Aledort takes you step by step through Jimi's Songs with complete accuracy. Andy nails Jimi's Sounds and Licks, and performs them "Up to Speed" & "Slowed Down". You'll learn how to play Jimi's "Backwards" solo's "Forward"... that alone will blow your friends minds! This is for the intermediate and advanced guitarist, and I would also recommend picking up a copy of the "Are you Experienced" songbook, there are quite a few tricky rhythmic figures and it's good to see them visually. With 2 hours of instruction, this is a must for any Hendrix enthusiast. So what are you waiting...
"Get Experienced"

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