The top 10 favorite guitar techniques of Jimi Hendrix

Jimi's Favorite Guitar Techniques

These are only some of the many and varied techniques that helped Jimi Hendrix achieve the sounds he needed for self expression. In the hands of lesser musicians, these are mere gimmicks; in the hands of a Jimi Hendrix, however, they are valuable tools of his craft - as necessary to him as properly trimmed nails are to Segovia or the right-hand mute is to Atkins.

1. Showmanship
2. Destruction as music
3. using the tremolo bar
4. having a fifth "finger"
5. sliding techniques
6. palming the pick
7. effective retuning
8. utilizing the controls
9. playing the neck
10. applying electronics

Get the full article with descriptions of each technique in this 1975 Jimi Hendrix Special Edition of Guitar Player Magazine.

Contents include: Jimi Hendrix – a brief life in brief; Speaking of Jimi… random comments from some pros; The End of a fairytale – rare, previously unpublished Jimi Hendrix interview; The equipment of Jimi Hendrix; Jimi Hendrix 10 favorite guitar techniques; A Hendrix Scrapbook – many rare items; A Labor of Love – The Jimi Hendrix Archives; “Beginnings” – an unreleased Jimi Hendrix solo; more




1975 September Guitar Player Magazine Back-Issue available at www.GuitarPulp.com