Jimi Hendrix Guitar Tunings
Jimi Hendrix has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 7 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Jimi Hendrix Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voodoo Child (Slight Return) | Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbHalf-Step Down (Eb Tuning) | Blues Rock | Tune |
| Machine Gun | E - A - D - G - B - EStandard E Tuning | Psychedelic Rock / Blues Rock | Tune |
| All Along the Watchtower | Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbHalf-Step Down / Eb Standard | Psychedelic Rock | Tune |
| Foxy Lady | E - A - D - G - B - EStandard E | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Hey Joe | E - A - D - G - B - EStandard E | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Little Wing | Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbHalf-Step Down / Eb Standard | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Red house | Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbHalf-Step Down / Eb Standard | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Jimi Hendrix's Most Used Tunings
Half-Step Down (Eb Tuning)
Standard E Tuning
String Pitch Guide: Half-Step Down (Eb Tuning)
Primary tuning reference used for 4 songs in Jimi Hendrix's catalog.
Jimi Hendrix Guitar Tuning Overview
Jimi Hendrix utilizes a dynamic selection of guitar tunings to achieve distinct voice leading, open resonance, and chord voicings across their music. While standard tuning forms the foundation for many tracks, alternate tunings—such as drop tunings and open tunings—play a pivotal role in shaping their signature guitar sound.
Using our interactive tuner above, you can inspect each string note required for Jimi Hendrix songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.