The Gibson Gear Guide brings you closer to the unmatched style of a true innovator and master of his craft
It’s difficult to think of a guitarist who had a greater impact on the evolution of electric guitar playing than Jimi Hendrix. If you’d love to play and sound more like Jimi but don’t know where to start, be sure to check out this new guide.
Gibson Gear Guide presenter Dinesh Lekhraj leads you through a comprehensive video lesson dissecting the five essential techniques that defined Hendrix’s playing style while using an Epiphone Jimi Hendrix™ “Love Drops” Flying V™.
Dinesh breaks down Hendrix’s innovative use of octaves to craft melodies. He delves into the art of bending and pre-bending notes, demonstrating how these methods add expressive phrasing to solos. The lesson also covers the implementation of add9 chords, a staple in Jimi’s rhythm playing that adds complexity and signature Hendrix flavor to any guitarist’s repertoire.
You’ll also learn about Jimi’s incorporation of major pentatonic scales and double stops; key elements that contribute to a richer, more textured sound. One of the standout segments focuses on Hendrix’s distinctive thumb technique, a skill that afforded him greater freedom and fluidity across the fretboard, creating that instantly recognizable vibe fans associate with his music.
Within the Gibson Gear Guide video, you’ll gain valuable insights into both the technical skills and tonal nuances that characterized Jimi Hendrix’s playing. The lesson aims to empower musicians to infuse their own style with elements of Hendrix’s artistry, whether you are striving for clean, soulful tones or electrifying, fuzz-infused solos.
Dinesh says, “Jimi Hendrix is the most legendary and influential guitarist of all time. He changed the way we would all play the electric guitar forever, inspiring everyone, including the biggest guitarists in the industry to date.”
In addition, if you want to know more about the guitar Dinesh is playing, you can experience a full demo of the Epiphone Jimi Hendrix “Love Drops” Flying V.
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