I love your approach and the accessibility of what you're teaching. I feel like so many teachers promptly get bogged down trying to explain the theory that its hard to understand the practicality. You're like, "Jerry sounds like this, Trey sounds like this, and here's why. Now go play and have fun." 😄 I love it, thank you!
I've had so many, "ah now I get it" moments watching your videos over the past year that I felt I had to comment and say thank you for putting the language of music into easy to understand plain English. Thank You!!
I love your Patreon Account! Every Wednesday and Friday (in Australia), I rush to my laptop like it's Christmas morning to see what you brought. This week's practice videos are so great. Thank you for all you do.
A lightbulb went off regarding your explanation of the major pentatonic scale moving from the 5th fret to the 9th fret. For some reason the major scale was reverberating in the back of my mind. I appreciate your clarity, Ian. You have provided another line of defence against the RUclips tricksters.
Hi stitch, I'm a newby playing a few months now. Thank god I found you in this at times sadly misleading egotistical overwhelming sea of sharks. Your well structured fun approach of teaching along with your metophors are just a real pleasure. Thanks again matey 👍🙏👌
When you played an example of all 3 scale shapes in one stint, it sounded exactly like 3 different guitarists contributed to the solo. It's very cool !
This is a great tutorial. I understand a lot of what you covered but not all of it. You made what I understand much clearer and what I didn't understand you clarified. Yes, you definitely did your job on this fine Tuesday. The best to you Ian. Kevin O'Rourke
This is great information! It's something thats just a little out of my reach to be able to put into practice, but just understood enough to follow along and make me realize I need to practice more modes :) Thanks Stitch, saving this one for later!
Intresting point of view witch scale to use over progression of song..My brain dont work like this. for me first information is Chord example key of A ( major, minor..) 2nd information is scale around a key then chords witch folow progresion ,then i try to conect them in solo using ( core tones of chords1 3 5 b7 Mixolydian) using scale notes to conect to next chord try to outline chords so i can hear changes.keep them coming Ian always take somthing from ur lessons.
I'm confused as to how parallel scales relate to relative minor. Isn't the relative minor the 6th degree or something like that? I feel like with every video I'm getting closer to unlocking the secrets and answers to the questions that I have had on my guitar playing journey. it all started with pentatonic minor. then someone told me about the major scale, which is the ionian mode. then, thanks to Stich, I learned that the mixolydian scale is merely flattening the 7th. Now, I learn that flattening the 3rd AND the 7th gives us the dorian scale. SO, in essence, I feel like I know 3 modes. What I want to do is be able to play Chicago style blues, like Paul Butterfield. What should I focus on towards that end? As you can see, Stich, this is the 2nd video of yours I have posted on today so that's pretty much how I'm spending my 4th of July, along with munching on some hamburgers and corn with sour cream and parmesan cheese.
Great lesson, Stitch, though I am compelled to point out that "Mixolydian" comes from the Ancient Greek "mixo/mignumai" (to mix) plus "Ludios" (Lydian), and means "half-Lydian".
Thx Stich, So if A mixolydian is equivalent to a D major scale, does the relative minor of D (ie the B minor pentatonic) also work as a parallel over an A mixolydian chord progression? Mark
Well technically yes because all the notes in the b minor pent are found within the d major scale. Its all about what notes you are targeting. When you are playing d major you are playing b minor also but you are targeting the D. To make it mixo you target the A. The chords underneath determine the mode/sound
Stich, I was wondering if you combined the scales that do work, what notes would be the ones to avoid, and if the avoided notes would need a bend up… essentially making every fret usable… is this a thing?
mixidorian scale is it like mixing major and minor? .... what kind of a flavor does locrian scale provide ? ... many thanks for the amazing lesson ! you are the greatest teacher ever!
Great videos, I watch them all. Is there anyway you could put the scale in the lower right corner when you change between Mixolydian and Dorian so we can play along for a visual? Also, couldn't find the the "frosting" sheet.
Thank you for this lesson. I'd like to clarify, playing these different "parallel" scales, all of the root note of A is not the same thing as playing in modes right? If I wanted to play the mixolydian MODE of A, I would simply focus on the 5th or mixolydian note of the A major scale right? As I understand it, playing different scales in A can actually change the notes you're playing, whereas playing different MODES in A would simply be a matter of focusing on different degrees of the A major scale. Am I right?
Hey Stitch, just wondering about your journey in guitar, how did you gain all your knowledge. Especially in the pre internet days? Did you play in bands growing up, or take music theory classes? Your mastery of the fretboard amazes me, sometimes I feel overwhelmed with all there is to learn. Thanks for everything you do. 👍
Question - when talking about the A mixolydian scale, you (and pretty much everyone else) talk about using the D major scale, but starting on the A. Wouldn't it be just as easy to think about it as an A major scale with a flatted 7th (which it is). I think (or am trying to think) more in terms of intervals instead of shapes. So to me thinking of mix. as a major with a flatted 7th, and a dorian as a major with a flatted 7th and minor 3rd. Does this make sense/ Thanks! ;-)
Well you need to think of both but do you want to derive in real time as you play thinking about changing intervals or do you just want to have the scale shape ready to go (thinking D Major) and being able to go anywhere you want, know that the b7 will always be there
Another great day vid! Hey stitch, what looper pedal do you use? I’d like to invest in one and I get mixed reviews on all of them. The one you’re using is clearly working smoothly.
I have a question that’s confusing me about the modes. So if I have a progression that goes A-E-A-E-B-E-A-A, I would be in E major because that’s the I IV and V of E. It’s starting and ending on A though, so since A is the IV of E, would that be considered A Lydian or since E is the V of A it would be considered E mixolydian?
Awesome lesson Ian. The timing of this lesson is perfect. Will you please give your thoughts on a question of mine?The other day I learned something about modes, that seemed to be one of those Ah Ha moments. But I wonder if I misinterpreted. When in a certain mode, as well as focusing on the "new" root note, it's also critical to focus on the half step intervals in the mode, because those tones are what makes that mode unique. Is this true? Can you expand on that?
Kind of true. I want you to watch my Minor Mode video. Do a search on RUclips for “StichMethod Minor Mode NeverLost” watch that and then we can readdress the question.
@@StichMethodGuitar Ian, thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I'll certainly watch that lesson. Again, so grateful I found your channel.. God bless you brother.
Great vid as always! I wonder do you always start the NeverLost™️ system on the E string on the fret that corresponds to the key of the song/backing track?
If you know your NeverLost you can find a root on any string and take it from there. But for this video, finding it on the E string is a good start as for any jam. Hope that made sense
I'm a little confused So for an A mixolydian progression you solo in D mixlyidan with A as the root note ? So by that logic when would you play an A mixolydian scale ? I know these aren't concrete rules I'm just a little dyslexic and trying to understand the concept. It seems to work for me but I have trouble finding the pattern in other keys . My brain starts to hurt lol
Mixolydian means “5 of”. So A mixolydian is really D Major, because A is the 5th note of D Major. Watch my new dawn of music theory video. It should help
Ian, when you played the first two examples, you said, "and the simple one" before playing the second one. To me it seemed like you were playing the same notes. What did I miss?
I meant the NeverLost Major Pentatonic is the Simple method of approach... yeah I watched it again and had to figure out what I mean. But it was a divided sentence.... like the NeverLost .... it’s the simple approach
I’m a little uncertain, I was taught that you need to follow the chords when playing over a mixo chord progression. So if playing over 1,4,5 progression you must change your mode
I was bored, known all this for years, but whatever, I'll be here 20 seconds...wait, nicely done! Kids, learn this, don't take 30 years to figure it out! Good lesson. Made me grab the guitar and play along. Great phrasing in the playing too. Grandpa seal of approval! LOL
@@StichMethodGuitar I took your advise and gave it a go. To my ear, both of them work. Since I tend to cement things better in my thick head once I have at least a basic understanding of WHY something actually works, I put on my thinking cap and came up with the following explanation (not sure if this correct, so please call me out if I'm off base): D major/minor pentatonics work because enough notes exist within each scale that correspond to at least one note within each triad of the progression OR can create a chord variation (sus, 7, 2, etc.) when used as a passing note.
What was the chord progression and what makes the chord progression mixo. Can anyone in net land help me out please. Another great vid from Mr Stitch, many thanks.
The progression is A - G - D - G. The chords are all in the key of D -- the progression is V - IV - I - IV. Because it starts on the V, it's Mixolydian. Because the first chord is A, it's called "A Mixolydian."
StichMethod Guitar couldn’t you have just told him what the chords are??? I mean I get the whole “see the video I did here” thing. But why not just include what the chords were??? That right there is frustrating
I'd echo all the praise. You make it feel achievable and exotic yet organised. It is just so encouraging to watch and listen. I'll never be able to do it,but this gives me the dream. Thank you. Dave.
Sorry yes that's what I wanted to know too, the chord progression. I hope the man will confirm. Its weird what it makes you hear isn't it? When I'm trying to get it, I find Im not really sure what is the real root that i sense - A or D - and I think somehow that's the point. That's what gives the variation in feel and taste, from out and out minor pentatonic to the weird and wonderful other modes and what they bring by way of style feel mood. Its an eye opener, to hear Ian switch from one mode to another and so change the style and feel all still using the same underlying chords. I'm ashamed to say I have taken a lifetime to catch on, but better late than never.
Respected sir ,your teaching style can be the best but l am unable to understand what you say because my english knowledge is too poor to understand what you say.pl in Hindi...Jai jai
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I love your approach and the accessibility of what you're teaching. I feel like so many teachers promptly get bogged down trying to explain the theory that its hard to understand the practicality. You're like, "Jerry sounds like this, Trey sounds like this, and here's why. Now go play and have fun." 😄 I love it, thank you!
You’re fabulous. Great teacher. Your easy going personality and direct simple explanations are so down to earth. Keep going. You Rock.
My roommate no longer wears earplugs (as often) and I owe it all to you.
😂❤️
Lol
Hey Stitch. You are a great youtube teacher. I could just understand many things by watching your videos. Keep it up. Thank you very much
First time I’ve watched one of your vids - by far the most concise and easy to grasp explanation of a mode. Thanks heaps!
I've had so many, "ah now I get it" moments watching your videos over the past year that I felt I had to comment and say thank you for putting the language of music into easy to understand plain English. Thank You!!
You have a great way of simplifying theory that’s easy to understand. The examples you provide help back the theory. Great lesson!
Because of your "frosting" sheet-I understood this entire lesson from start to finish-made PERFECT SENSE! thanks again Ian.
I love your Patreon Account! Every Wednesday and Friday (in Australia), I rush to my laptop like it's Christmas morning to see what you brought. This week's practice videos are so great. Thank you for all you do.
Love your Jerry hand print...
A lightbulb went off regarding your explanation of the major pentatonic scale moving from the 5th fret to the 9th fret. For some reason the major scale was reverberating in the back of my mind. I appreciate your clarity, Ian. You have provided another line of defence against the RUclips tricksters.
Man,you are not confusing at all!Watching your Videos is a Eye opener every single Time!👍and to me,you sound a lot like the great Jerry Garcia!👊🙏
Jerry is soooo Mixy!
As in mixolydian guy.
@@trollslandan Indeed!👍
I'm going out tomorrow with my bag of tricks! Live and using my unconscious competency. I hope to make new friends. Thank you Teacher
Thanks Stich you're the man ! Best teacher out there
Your patience is very good.
Addendum to my first comment; every time I watch this one I get to feel more Jedi about where notes are and navigating them. Thumbs up!!!
Not a paid endorsement
Your stuff is so good stich i love you man thanks so much
Hi stitch, I'm a newby playing a few months now. Thank god I found you in this at times sadly misleading egotistical overwhelming sea of sharks. Your well structured fun approach of teaching along with your metophors are just a real pleasure. Thanks again matey 👍🙏👌
Reminds me how much I love the Allman Brothers 70s jam improv I love it thanks
When you played an example of all 3 scale shapes in one stint, it sounded exactly like 3 different guitarists contributed to the solo.
It's very cool !
Good examples. Thank you!
Bravo, man! This lesson, never lost, and major & minor pentatonic connection are best lessons ever! Ty
Dude you are one hell of a guitar player and a great teacher
I like the Dorian sound. I would have never thought to play Dorian over that progression. Thanks
Thank you. I really appreciate you clearing that up. I was confused why one would use the minor pentatonic in that case.
The minor pent does not sound good over this progression
Really good lesson. Thanks!!!
Definitely my main teacher
I feel you Ian, that song always makes me smile!!
That was a cool lesson. Just found your channel and will go check out your other lessons. Cheers.
I really wanted to know the chords right up front. It would help my understanding of the scales
Youre great man. You deserve more subscribers!
That's a great example, ty
This is a great tutorial. I understand a lot of what you covered but not all of it. You made what I understand much clearer and what I didn't understand you clarified. Yes, you definitely did your job on this fine Tuesday. The best to you Ian.
Kevin O'Rourke
So good Ian! I could feel the concepts clicking in my head.
Great lesson!
This is great information! It's something thats just a little out of my reach to be able to put into practice, but just understood enough to follow along and make me realize I need to practice more modes :) Thanks Stitch, saving this one for later!
Awesome. Thanks!
Hey Ian,
Yet another great video. You make it look effortless! Love the Dorian sound. And I’m digging the fret hand close ups. 👍
Great guy, great teacher!
Intresting point of view witch scale to use over progression of song..My brain dont work like this. for me first information is Chord example key of A ( major, minor..) 2nd information is scale around a key then chords witch folow progresion ,then i try to conect them in solo using ( core tones of chords1 3 5 b7 Mixolydian) using scale notes to conect to next chord try to outline chords so i can hear changes.keep them coming Ian always take somthing from ur lessons.
You've got some fantastically beautiful guitars dude!
Yes it’s music, sweet sweet music. P&L Stich, you’s keepin’ it real.
I already made a comment, but man, is this ever a great lesson!
So glad you are enjoying it.
Awesome Stitchy!!!
Excellent
Fantastic ✌️😉
beautiful, you’re a genius !! my best !,
Haha I was so happy when u start the loop and it’s franklins tower. I love that one
Amazing
I'm confused as to how parallel scales relate to relative minor. Isn't the relative minor the 6th degree or something like that?
I feel like with every video I'm getting closer to unlocking the secrets and answers to the questions that I have had on my guitar playing journey. it all started with pentatonic minor. then someone told me about the major scale, which is the ionian mode.
then, thanks to Stich, I learned that the mixolydian scale is merely flattening the 7th. Now, I learn that flattening the 3rd AND the 7th gives us the dorian scale.
SO, in essence, I feel like I know 3 modes. What I want to do is be able to play Chicago style blues, like Paul Butterfield. What should I focus on towards that end?
As you can see, Stich, this is the 2nd video of yours I have posted on today so that's pretty much how I'm spending my 4th of July, along with munching on some hamburgers and corn with sour cream and parmesan cheese.
Thank you!!!!
Impressed
Great lesson, Stitch, though I am compelled to point out that "Mixolydian" comes from the Ancient Greek "mixo/mignumai" (to mix) plus "Ludios" (Lydian), and means "half-Lydian".
Exactly. What he meant to convey was that the Mixolydian is the fifth of the modes.
Great t-shirt
Thx Stich,
So if A mixolydian is equivalent to a D major scale, does the relative minor of D (ie the B minor pentatonic) also work as a parallel over an A mixolydian chord progression?
Mark
Well technically yes because all the notes in the b minor pent are found within the d major scale. Its all about what notes you are targeting. When you are playing d major you are playing b minor also but you are targeting the D. To make it mixo you target the A. The chords underneath determine the mode/sound
Stich, I was wondering if you combined the scales that do work, what notes would be the ones to avoid, and if the avoided notes would need a bend up… essentially making every fret usable… is this a thing?
mixidorian scale is it like mixing major and minor? .... what kind of a flavor does locrian scale provide ? ... many thanks for the amazing lesson ! you are the greatest teacher ever!
Great videos, I watch them all. Is there anyway you could put the scale in the lower right corner when you change between Mixolydian and Dorian so we can play along for a visual? Also, couldn't find the the "frosting" sheet.
In future videos maybe but I can’t edit this one and repost it....the frosting sheet came from a group lesson I hosted last month not a video😬👍
Killer fucking video. I can hear Trey in there when you throw some minor stuff in with the mixolydian.
hey good time to ask for the second part of franklin tower!
Consider this it😬🤣
Nice 👍
Thank you for this lesson. I'd like to clarify, playing these different "parallel" scales, all of the root note of A is not the same thing as playing in modes right? If I wanted to play the mixolydian MODE of A, I would simply focus on the 5th or mixolydian note of the A major scale right?
As I understand it, playing different scales in A can actually change the notes you're playing, whereas playing different MODES in A would simply be a matter of focusing on different degrees of the A major scale.
Am I right?
Hey Stitch, just wondering about your journey in guitar, how did you gain all your knowledge. Especially in the pre internet days? Did you play in bands growing up, or take music theory classes? Your mastery of the fretboard amazes me, sometimes I feel overwhelmed with all there is to learn. Thanks for everything you do. 👍
Question - when talking about the A mixolydian scale, you (and pretty much everyone else) talk about using the D major scale, but starting on the A. Wouldn't it be just as easy to think about it as an A major scale with a flatted 7th (which it is). I think (or am trying to think) more in terms of intervals instead of shapes. So to me thinking of mix. as a major with a flatted 7th, and a dorian as a major with a flatted 7th and minor 3rd. Does this make sense/ Thanks! ;-)
Well you need to think of both but do you want to derive in real time as you play thinking about changing intervals or do you just want to have the scale shape ready to go (thinking D Major) and being able to go anywhere you want, know that the b7 will always be there
Another great day vid! Hey stitch, what looper pedal do you use? I’d like to invest in one and I get mixed reviews on all of them. The one you’re using is clearly working smoothly.
Another great video. ALSO. Franklin's Tower second video?!?!?!?!?! Asking for a friend. 😬
I love all of your content! This must be John Mayer’s go to, it sounds like so much of his stuff, maybe that’s why he’s fronting the dead? 🤔
Ha! Funny you say that, because Mayer’s special sauce in this Jam is the switching from Major to Minor... not something Jerry did too often. Good ear!
I have a question that’s confusing me about the modes. So if I have a progression that goes A-E-A-E-B-E-A-A, I would be in E major because that’s the I IV and V of E.
It’s starting and ending on A though, so since A is the IV of E, would that be considered A Lydian or since E is the V of A it would be considered E mixolydian?
I think I almost understand modes now! Major scale might only have two more notes then the pentatonic scale, but that is 40% more notes!!
Do you have a cheat sheet of this. Like scales and suitable available melodic options of scales for any genre or mode etc
I wanna start a dead tribute with you . Your teaching me plenty thanks brotha
A scale salad! Pass me a fork!! One of your best!
Awesome lesson Ian. The timing of this lesson is perfect. Will you please give your thoughts on a question of mine?The other day I learned something about modes, that seemed to be one of those Ah Ha moments. But I wonder if I misinterpreted.
When in a certain mode, as well as focusing on the "new" root note, it's also critical to focus on the half step intervals in the mode, because those tones are what makes that mode unique. Is this true? Can you expand on that?
Kind of true. I want you to watch my Minor Mode video. Do a search on RUclips for “StichMethod Minor Mode NeverLost” watch that and then we can readdress the question.
@@StichMethodGuitar Ian, thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I'll certainly watch that lesson. Again, so grateful I found your channel.. God bless you brother.
Great vid as always! I wonder do you always start the NeverLost™️ system on the E string on the fret that corresponds to the key of the song/backing track?
If you know your NeverLost you can find a root on any string and take it from there. But for this video, finding it on the E string is a good start as for any jam. Hope that made sense
StichMethod Guitar ahh that’s perfect. Cheers man!
With that being said, I will not stop talking 'bout how we need to get you on stage for a tribute to Jerry Garcia, Ian Stich.
So what are the landing tonal notes of the parallel scales ?
This is going to sound short but it is not.... whatever the difference is between scales is what you focus on.... and chord tones of course
Thanks Stich. Just sent you a text about Rick Asmega.
I'm a little confused
So for an A mixolydian progression you solo in D mixlyidan with A as the root note ? So by that logic when would you play an A mixolydian scale ? I know these aren't concrete rules I'm just a little dyslexic and trying to understand the concept. It seems to work for me but I have trouble finding the pattern in other keys . My brain starts to hurt lol
Mixolydian means “5 of”. So A mixolydian is really D Major, because A is the 5th note of D Major. Watch my new dawn of music theory video. It should help
@@StichMethodGuitar thanks for the reply, I'll watch that now :)
I hear it, but why would the A major Pentatonic work parallel to A mixolydian
Especially if the major is in D?
I'm confused 🤘🤯🙈 but thanks ! Your doing a great job !
Watch ALL the videos I reference in this video. It will make sense... This is like a chapter test vid.
Hey I see Jerry’s print! :) and is that a sheet ? Lol
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StichMethod Guitar 🤞 lol
So , would you study Dorian separate? Study , Mixo , then come back ?
Ian, when you played the first two examples, you said, "and the simple one" before playing the second one. To me it seemed like you were playing the same notes. What did I miss?
I meant the NeverLost Major Pentatonic is the Simple method of approach... yeah I watched it again and had to figure out what I mean. But it was a divided sentence.... like the NeverLost .... it’s the simple approach
I’m a little uncertain, I was taught that you need to follow the chords when playing over a mixo chord progression. So if playing over 1,4,5 progression you must change your mode
Watch my flight plan video. Chord tones, scales.... you have to intertwine them
I was bored, known all this for years, but whatever, I'll be here 20 seconds...wait, nicely done! Kids, learn this, don't take 30 years to figure it out! Good lesson. Made me grab the guitar and play along. Great phrasing in the playing too. Grandpa seal of approval! LOL
Would the D major pentatonic and/or D minor pentatonic scales work over an A Mixolydian progression?
Try them and let me know... there is no better way to discover than trying
@@StichMethodGuitar I took your advise and gave it a go. To my ear, both of them work.
Since I tend to cement things better in my thick head once I have at least a basic understanding of WHY something actually works, I put on my thinking cap and came up with the following explanation (not sure if this correct, so please call me out if I'm off base):
D major/minor pentatonics work because enough notes exist within each scale that correspond to at least one note within each triad of the progression OR can create a chord variation (sus, 7, 2, etc.) when used as a passing note.
What is the guitar your playing?
Phred Instruments Tella
Thank you
What was the chord progression and what makes the chord progression mixo. Can anyone in net land help me out please.
Another great vid from Mr Stitch, many thanks.
Watch the videos referenced in this video. Especially the Understanding Modes video. Long story short it starts on the 5 chord of the key of D.
The progression is A - G - D - G. The chords are all in the key of D -- the progression is V - IV - I - IV. Because it starts on the V, it's Mixolydian. Because the first chord is A, it's called "A Mixolydian."
@@KevinIlsen
Thanks a lot much appreciated
@@StichMethodGuitar
Sorry my bad, it is all there and you did say that, apologies.
StichMethod Guitar couldn’t you have just told him what the chords are???
I mean I get the whole “see the video I did here” thing. But why not just include what the chords were???
That right there is frustrating
A minor pentatonic on top of Franklins Tower chord progression = John Mayer.
Exactly!
Thanks year-ago Stitch.
What is the chord progression?
If I am not mistaken, A, G, D, G V-IV-I-IV in D Major.
I'd echo all the praise. You make it feel achievable and exotic yet organised. It is just so encouraging to watch and listen. I'll never be able to do it,but this gives me the dream. Thank you. Dave.
Sorry yes that's what I wanted to know too, the chord progression. I hope the man will confirm. Its weird what it makes you hear isn't it? When I'm trying to get it, I find Im not really sure what is the real root that i sense - A or D - and I think somehow that's the point. That's what gives the variation in feel and taste, from out and out minor pentatonic to the weird and wonderful other modes and what they bring by way of style feel mood. Its an eye opener, to hear Ian switch from one mode to another and so change the style and feel all still using the same underlying chords. I'm ashamed to say I have taken a lifetime to catch on, but better late than never.
Hey now!
My ear does an amazing job to stay in key, but my wandering fingers always fail me.
Thank you for the lesson!
Do these parallel scales work only with the mixo chord progression?
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I didn't know hp makes guitars.
You call your progression an A mixolydian progression. What are the chords? What do you mean by an A mixolydian progression?
Please watch my Truly understanding modes video. The answer is in there as well as a reply to a comment below.
You want to learn some theory? This is the place.
Stitchy!!!
YOUR guitar is Cool as a F@#K !
Respected sir ,your teaching style can be the best but l am unable to understand what you say because my english knowledge is too poor to understand what you say.pl in Hindi...Jai jai