Machine Gun
Required String Notes:E - A - D - G - B - E
Tune to Standard E TuningTuning Note Frequencies
Tune each guitar string to these exact pitch frequencies to play “Machine Gun”.
| String | Note Pitch | Exact Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | 82.41 Hz |
| String 5 | A2 | 110.00 Hz |
| String 4 | D3 | 146.83 Hz |
| String 3 | G3 | 196.00 Hz |
| String 2 | B3 | 246.94 Hz |
| String 1 | E4 | 329.63 Hz |
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
Band of Gypsys' extended anti-war epic is played in standard E tuning. Hendrix's expressive bends, controlled feedback and rhythmic phrasing make it a landmark of electric blues-rock improvisation.
Key Chord Voicings:
Em (0-2-2-0-0-0)Bm7 (x-2-4-2-3-2)Am (x-0-2-2-1-0)
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More Songs by Jimi Hendrix
Explore other guitar tunings recorded by Jimi Hendrix:
Half-Step Down (Eb Tuning)Advanced
Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbNo Capo
Half-Step Down / Eb StandardIntermediate
Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbNo Capo
Other Songs in Standard E Tuning
Once tuned to E - A - D - G - B - E, try playing these tracks next: