This guitar tutorial breaks down an acoustic strummer version of Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix, giving a fresh twist to a legendary rock track. We’ll adapt the iconic riffs and rhythm for acoustic guitar, making it more accessible while retaining the song’s energy. Perfect for intermediate players exploring Hendrix acoustically.
Purple Haze (Acoustic Strummer) – Jimi Hendrix – Guitar Tutorial
- Artist: Jimi Hendrix
- Genres: Rock
- Decades: 60's
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Purple Haze (Acoustic Strummer) Chords:
Strumming Pattern (8th note counting):
1
+
2
+
3
+
4
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1
+
2
+
3
+
4
+
Strumming Pattern (16th note counting):
1
e
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a
2
e
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a
3
e
+
a
4
e
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a
Time Signature
80 bpm
Difficulty: Late Beginner
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