Thread: Hendrix G chord
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Old 01-23-2019, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Nymuso View Post
I’ve long used that fingering, among others, for barring the E shape, didn’t know it was a Hendrix thing. I use a lot of thumb over chords. One of the benefits of self tuition in the pre-internet days - nobody ever told me it was wrong.
Well, nobody told you it was wrong because it isn't wrong!

As for it being a "Hendrix" thing, certainly he didn't invent it...but if you want some instant Hendrix sound--add the ninth on the first string with the pinky, make sure the 5th string is muted, and slide this chord around...
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