The "Hey Joe" Exercise (Jimi Hendrix)

Описание: Hey, Josh from Broadcast Guitar here. This is Part 1 of a live deep dive into "Hey Joe" by Jimi Hendrix.

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0:00 Intro
1:45 The Hot Topics
2:20 Josh plays the tune
16:36 Moving up the neck
17:02 How to pivot opening chords
19:06 How to play in any key

In this lesson, we break down “Hey Joe” — a Hendrix classic (and a cover tune) with one of the most intriguing chord progressions in rock history. We take a theory-first approach, exploring the flat 6, flat 3, flat 7 movement in E major, and why this song defies typical key analysis. From voice leading to the circle of fourths vs. fifths debate, this session will reshape how you hear and navigate chord progressions.

Perfect for players looking to understand chord relationships beyond standard diatonic progressions
Learn to hear and play through the “Hey Joe” progression in any key
Understand how Hendrix connects chords using shared tones and melodic logic

Topics Covered:

Chord progression breakdown: E → C → G → D → A → E
Navigating from a major I chord to a flat VI chord
The circle of fourths vs. fifths – and how to use both
Hearing and identifying common tones between chords
Using the E major scale to map out altered chord functions
Building Hendrix-inspired two-note voicings across the fretboard

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