Jimi Hendrix is considered by many to be the greatest guitar player ever to live. And much of that praise is because of the unique approach he took to the instrument. When you hear one of Jimi\u2019s songs, you can immediately tell it\u2019s him playing because of this signature style. In this lesson, Ayla gets into the most foundational element of his playing: the chords. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ll start off by learning how to incorporate your thumb into your playing. This technique was something integral to Jimi\u2019s style and is a great way to free up your pinky finger to play little embellishments while fretting major and minor bar chords. Once you get the hang of that, we\u2019ll dive into some iconic guitar chords used in \u201cAngel,\u201d \u201cPati Gap,\u201d \u201cCastles Made of Sand,\u201d \u201cThe Wind Cries Mary,\u201d \u201cWait Until Tomorrow,\u201d and, of course, \u201cLittle Wing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes, when you learn a new chord shape, it can be difficult to understand exactly how to apply it to your own playing (like using it in an original song.) So to help you out, Ayla has put all of these chords into the same musical context. Each one will be shown using a standard G major (I chord) to A minor (II chord) chord progression so you can quickly make the most of the new chords you learn today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ve covered a lot of Jimi Hendrix\u2019s guitar playing here at Guitareo \u2013 and we don\u2019t plan on stopping anytime soon! Here\u2019s a collection of all our other Jimi lessons: How To Play Guitar Like Jimi Hendrix<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Want to improve your guitar skills even faster?<\/strong> Unlock our interactive practice tool and learn from the most inspiring teachers inside the Guitareo members\u2019 area. Click the big green button below and start your 7-day free trial today:<\/p>\n\n\nWhat\u2019s Next?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n