Hendrix

[mercifulfuzziness]

After learning "Wind cries Mary" and "Hey Joe" (playing around mostly with the triads, CAGED etc).
I am not done with these two and probably never will. But I am looking for more songs from his arsenal. Some songs might look easy but are rather difficult, some might seem difficult but might be rather easy. Hence the question.

What are some other songs from Hendrix thats in that sweet spot for a player in his formative years (as @Sascha Franck called it in another thread) ?

 

[mercifulfuzziness]

 

[FuzzyAce]

All of them.

 

[Sascha Franck]

As you tagged me: I would have no idea. I like some of Hendrix' rhythm guitars a whole lot, though. Not much of a fan of his lead work (others than acknowledging its huge historic role). And I never played a single bar of his stuff (there might be some related elements in my playing as it just penetrated and influenced everything electric guitar - and yes, for good reasons).

 

[FuzzyAce]

One thing about Jimi's playing is he used his thumb a lot to fret the low notes while playing rhythm. That can be tricky to do if you're not flexible in that way or have a guitar neck that makes it easier. It's much easier on a 7.25" radius style neck imo, preferably with rolled edges. You don't have to do it that way but it's something to bear in mind.

As far as songs go, just listen through his albums and pick the ones you think you can grasp a bit easier. Songs like Purple Haze or Foxy Lady are a bit more straightforward and give a little more wiggle room for interpretation.

Manic Depression is another cool one, but it's more single note rhythm lines that should be played note for note based on its structure.

Long Hot Summer Night is a mix of single note lines (mainly in the intro) and chordal playing.

Little Wing has subtle and beautiful rhythm elements, and trickier than it sounds.

Voodoo Child (Slight Return) is another great one to learn, and gives room for interpretation. Same with Red House.

Come On (Let the Good Times Roll) is a fun one.

1983 (A Merman I Should Turn to Be) is epic, but has a straightforward-ish rhythm parts during the verses

One Rainy Wish...

I could go on...

 

[mercifulfuzziness]

One thing about Jimi's playing is he used his thumb a lot to fret the low notes while playing rhythm. That can be tricky to do if you're not flexible in that way or have a guitar neck that makes it easier. It's much easier on a 7.25" radius style neck imo, preferably with rolled edges. You don't have to do it that way but it's something to bear in mind.

As far as songs go, just listen through his albums and pick the ones you think you can grasp a bit easier. Songs like Purple Haze or Foxy Lady are a bit more straightforward and give a little more wiggle room for interpretation.

Manic Depression is another cool one, but it's more single note rhythm lines that should be played note for note based on its structure.

Long Hot Summer Night is a mix of single note lines (mainly in the intro) and chordal playing.

Little Wing has subtle and beautiful rhythm elements, and trickier than it sounds.

Voodoo Child (Slight Return) is another great one to learn, and gives room for interpretation. Same with Red House.

Come On (Let the Good Times Roll) is a fun one.

1983 (A Merman I Should Turn to Be) is epic, but has a straightforward-ish rhythm parts during the verses

One Rainy Wish...

I could go on...

I got pretty lucky in the thumb department. Also with wind cries Mary it’s nice to do it so you have your ring finger unlocked.

I think it will need to be a bit of a cleaner song than Purple haze and foxey… or do you not really need to add fuzz etc to practice songs like that?

 

[FuzzyAce]

I think it will need to be a bit of a cleaner song than Purple haze and foxey… or do you not really need to add fuzz etc to practice songs like that?

You don't have to use fuzz, but it's more fun.
A slightly overdriven amp would be just fine for learning purposes.

 

[KHAAAAAAANNNNNNN!!!!!!!!]

 

[mercifulfuzziness]

One thing about Jimi's playing is he used his thumb a lot to fret the low notes while playing rhythm. That can be tricky to do if you're not flexible in that way or have a guitar neck that makes it easier. It's much easier on a 7.25" radius style neck imo, preferably with rolled edges. You don't have to do it that way but it's something to bear in mind.

As far as songs go, just listen through his albums and pick the ones you think you can grasp a bit easier. Songs like Purple Haze or Foxy Lady are a bit more straightforward and give a little more wiggle room for interpretation.

Manic Depression is another cool one, but it's more single note rhythm lines that should be played note for note based on its structure.

Long Hot Summer Night is a mix of single note lines (mainly in the intro) and chordal playing.

Little Wing has subtle and beautiful rhythm elements, and trickier than it sounds.

Voodoo Child (Slight Return) is another great one to learn, and gives room for interpretation. Same with Red House.

Come On (Let the Good Times Roll) is a fun one.

1983 (A Merman I Should Turn to Be) is epic, but has a straightforward-ish rhythm parts during the verses

One Rainy Wish...

I could go on...