How to play 'Hey Joe' by Jimi Hendrix

Here's a classic by one of the most influential guitarists of all time - Learn the intro/main riff as well as the strumming pattern and chords - an essential song for any guitarist!
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[@alfredgodwin3884]

First time using this mans tutorials what a great lesson! Slow, calm & clear

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Alfred - glad to have you here with us. Cheers, Shane

[@Dutcharmytent]

You are so right, lessons with humour.

[@centreman5]

Man how bloody good are you! Thanks for teaching me this Hendrix classic! I'm in love that Taylor guitar by the way.. what model is ti?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hey, thank you for that - it’s a Taylor 814 CE I really love it my best to you! Shane

[@Mike-r2b]

***** Best song playing instruction of anything Ige found on KZbin in a week. People leave out where fingers ate moving and vamera angles domt reveal the placements, chords ate modified but mot told, etc, etc. You walked right through this dyep by step and I got it after lidtening through it three yimes and then Ilsyed it perfectly nelow speed the first time and friggin stunned myself letting out a cheer, YEAH ! Returned to say Ive picked up and put down the guitar mever getting one tune right and wuit in frustration at least four times over four decades and in my mid sicties you taught me my bery first song so I yhank you very ,uch, incredible, blown away, seriously, I tarely smile. When I let out a cheer of joyous amazement my daughter and hrandkids burst through the nedroom door to see what the hell was happening and all laughed smiling at this grumpy grandpa who greaked them all out neing so happy. I I Lived a gew block grom yhe Jendrix as a young teen. Meber met Jimmi but met his fad Al, eho has a smile that you never forget when hes soner ...R.I.P. Al. I dtoll consider Jimmi the most innovative player of jis time and tecently got interested on the rumba syle for a nice vhange and found Ben Woods grom Seattle and his rumba vifeo Momento, is the nest rumba Ive heard and then discovered he's dead. I dwear its a curse of your at the top of your guitar game and from Seattle.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Mike - my best to you! Shane

[@PowerModzOfficial]

Hey Shane it's Louie from ottawa/renfrew, hope all is well. just picked up the flat top again and was cruising thru some hendrix lessons and found you. Subscribed for sure! Check my channel out if ya dont remember me. Cheers.

[@dannydecarolis2489]

The first time I listened this song, I had 4 years old because my father liked Hendrix. Today 50 years later I'm learning to play Hey Joe with your tutorial. Thank you so much from Genoa, Italy.

[@petetimbrell3527]

Thanks so much Shane for your enthusiasm and clear instructions. I only discovered your lessons about 3 weeks ago and I feel I'm already surpassing the past five years of learning to play. A Happy New Year; health and happiness to you and yours!

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you Pete - what a great message to receive. Really makes my day. So glad it's working for you and happy to have you with us here. Happy New Year to you and yours! Shane

[@eliasabbas8450]

This is great. There's something about how you teach, that makes me just forget about it being a lesson, and just slowly enjoy every lick of the song. This is a marvelous video; very helpful. Thank you.

[@29memyselfandi]

Lovely stuff. No waffling or messing around. Just showing us how to do it . You have a new subscriber.

[@edphillips8578]

Hey Joe was written by Billy Roberts, not Jimi Hendrix. This lesson is in the Style of Jimi Hendrix's cover version of Hey Joe

[@edphillips8578]

@Wandering Squire I'm not disputing that at all. Like that of All Along The Watchtower, he made a Bob Dylan song his own too. But Hey Joe was not originally by Jimi, it was by Billy Roberts

[@paz6359]

fantastic lesson ! de calidad superior... ! ممتاز Perfect explanation ! מעולה Another super lesson. 👍👋😌 Thanks. All best.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Paz - much appreciated - Cheers! Shane

[@luissantos6114]

Easy to learn!!! Congrats teacher, just brilhant.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Luis - much appreciated, my very best to you! Shane

[@frankbreuer8849]

You're such a great player. Your channel needs YOUR name

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Frank. My best to you! Shane

[@frankbreuer8849]

'Shane's Guitar At Work' will be the future name of your yt channel? @@GuitarAtWork

[@catfishbaitface1]

I've been away from the guitar for years! Started @ 13 y/o. Was pretty good for a while (campfire stuff). Pushing 70 now! Glad I found you! New subscriber here. I actually can play this song after about 2/3 rewinds. Like your style!!!

[@tomoliverminta]

Hi Simon, whats the tab for the E lick in the strumming part please? Great lessons from a 8 months in player

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - you can download the tab for free at guitaratwork.ca Cheers, Shane

[@heffboy]

Mustard👊🏻💪🏻👍, great teacher and lesson

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed - Cheers, Shane

[@harrybaier3722]

Thanks for the lesson - I LIKE IT - Greetings from Germany!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Harry - really glad you had fun with it. Greetings from Canada! Shane

[@fatalshooter]

I stumbled upon a video of someone playing hey Joe on acoustic and wanted to do the same as it sounded incredible. I clicked on your tutorial and got it down under an hour thanks to your straight-to-the-point teaching! Thank you for this!

[@psillygal1953]

Yet another AWSOME lesson! Best teacher on KZbin, or anywhere, for that matter. Thank you!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you GuiTarzan - you are always very encouraging and it means a lot! Shane

[@milan5079]

Btw Shane, I am playing on an acoustic guitar. I succeeded in the rythm oart with the chords but trying to learn the intro with all the slides as well. Is that possible to do cause on a acoustic whithout amp?

[@zenpanda6132]

It totally is possible. His acoustic is plugged in but even if you don't have it plugged in it should sound just like normal. Keep rockin, man!

[@milan5079]

@@zenpanda6132 Ok tnx!

[@GuitarAtWork]

For sure you can do it Milan - all good! Shane

[@stardate869]

I keep trying and trying....:)....love this song and thank you making it accessible, I would have never thought possible before......can you teach your version of "What It's Like" by Everlast? Such a cool song....if not its ok...thanks again

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Stardate - hope it's working well for you. Glad to have you with us and great song suggestion. Cheers! Shane

[@mikeharrison6175]

Cheers for this Shane, great lesson,very clear and well broken down intro which is the key to this iconic song. You are a superstar.Mike H

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Mike - great comment and I appreciate it. Glad to have you with us! Shane

[@keithlillis7962]

I would like to know what key Hey Joe is in? Looking at some sheet music online, that is telling me 4 sharps, so E, but if Emaj the chord progression C G D A would have to be C#m G#m D#m Amaj. An Em pentatonic seems to fit well with Guitar at Work, so I'm thinking Key of Gmaj, or Em key, but if key of Gmaj is true the Amaj would be Am and the Emaj would be Em. Can anyone help please, as I'm trying to build in some theory, so I'm not just learning songs, but don't know what I'm actually playing.

[@MrMerseyblue]

I'm loving these lessons. I subscribed last night. I also love the sound of that Taylor. Very nice.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Cassius - great to hear that - welcome! Shane

[@gordonbrines8057]

Thank you once again. That was very interesting.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Gord, Best to you, Shane

[@ChrisJKing-se4dp]

Great lesson Shane i like your relaxed way of teaching very important as a singer songwriter i'v been playing the guitar for years but don't consider myself a guitarist more of an Artist who uses the guitar to put accross my music i find your smooth approach very helpful in perfecting my playing on those little touches that sometimes one overlooks good on Ya

[@stevenmendelsohn4501]

!!;90-7- ***-*-**80-.

[@RatPits]

Thanks A lot man gj!!

[@martymcbride3234]

Hey?? JOE ..who would have ever know how simple this masterpiece actually is...easier versions available but appreciate ur take on it will watch again 👍 🎸 .. you know I caught that

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad you enjoyed Marty - have fun with it. Shane

[@Halerno]

My hand hurts because I am starting with playing but with a lot of practicing and watching your video I can do it at the end. So tnx a lot!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad to hear that C - have fun with it! glad to have you with us! Shane

[@CORNPOP24]

What model Taylor guitar are you playing?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hi Tim it's an 814CE. Cheers, Shane

[@pablo6305]

Just learned Chris Isaac song. Thank you. Makes me think of my mother. This reminds me of my father. Weird thank you.. Every song I've been learning from you sounds perfect on my old Yamaha

[@DavidSilk1956]

I must be the only person in the world who doesn’t really like this song (sorry everyone), but the guys I make music with sometimes really want to do it so this has given me a great and very clear idea of how to get started with it. Thank you. Regards, Dave

[@geordieboy9336]

Brilliant. Very clear. Thank you.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - best to you, Shane

[@Oderay69]

I love your guitar!!!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Mauro - I really like this Taylor guitar for sure. Shane

[@bowbutter7608]

Much appreciated Thanks 🎸👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you bow - hope it's going well. Shane

[@jankafka7330]

It's a horrible song, apparently Mr Hendrix didn't even like it so...Why?

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Thank You For Explaining Every Detail Of The Composition . 🌟

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Trevor - I appreciate you taking the time to comment - hope you are having fun with it and happy to have you with us! Shane

[@jimcraig7694]

Shane, I’ve been looking for a lesson on hey joe for 6 months. This is the best one, I’m off to practice 👍👍 cheers Jim ( from Scotland)

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad to hear it Jim - hope you have fun with it! Shane

[@Yanto-Bardic]

Hi Shane, You make it look so easy. just subscribed great tutorial. It'll take me a while but I WILL get there :o) Could you say what model Taylor that is please it is both Beautiful in Sound and Looks and of course you make it sound amazing. Thank you.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Yanto -glad to have you with us! It's a Taylor 814CE - I really love it! Shane

[@cwl1000]

What model Taylor is that?? 🇬🇧👏📺📸

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hi Chris - it’s an 814CE. I love it. Cheers, Shane

[@cwl1000]

@@GuitarAtWork nice choice. I’m returning to Taylor again after a decade. Great skills BTW. Really enjoy your channel. 😎🙌👏📺

[@stephenryan825]

Nice lesson thank you so much 😊

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Stephen - all the best to you and glad to have you with us! Shane

[@fritzruttimann1517]

Superb lesson Shane. Like to play it without the intro riff, but I play it with the short riff on the E chord. Thank you!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Fritz - I really appreciate that. So glad it is working for you and I'm happy to have you here with us! Shane

[@rubbabubba6489]

made simple! thank you

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad to hear it Rubba, Cheers, Shane

[@ThomasMAbercrombie]

Thank you, love your style, good job! Appreciate you sharing this knowledge

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Tom - very glad to have you here with us and I appreciate your encouraging words - Cheers! Shane

[@keithlillis7962]

Hendrix was truly the man! - excellent tutorial, as always 🙂

[@cycomiles4225]

except its a cover, original is by Billy Roberts

[@dejanzuberovic]

Great tutorial i haven't been playing for a long while, this song brings me back to the seat 😁 best regards from Serbia!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Dejan - so glad you enjoyed. And very happy to have you here with us. Best from Ottawa, Canada! Shane

[@brendajeannewyche]

Awesome lesson. You are a great teacher, Shane. Thank you so much ❤️😁

[@billyg6541]

I have done Hey Joe most of my adult life. The lesson is over all decent, but the showstopper live every time is the ascending pattern in the middle and again at the end. You never even mentioned it.

[@rickyhogg9465]

I'm a new-bee on here... Just like to say I enjoyed the lesson and like your style.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Ricky - glad to have you here with us - Happy New Year! Shane

[@rickyhogg9465]

@@GuitarAtWork Aw the best for 2022 from Scotland...

[@GuitarAtWork]

@@rickyhogg9465 cheers Ricky!

[@shootfirst2097]

Your little finger is longer than my middle finger. There's no hope.

[@sassebensur7288]

Merci beaucoup +++ from France !

[@GuitarAtWork]

My best to you! Shane

[@drsous70]

Thanks pretty cool. Had never heard of c / g but I like it

[@johnf6545]

Have to play that lick with your tongue like Hendrix! Great tutorial as always thanks!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! Thanks John, Shane

[@jjb653]

Great lesson. Love how the intro resolves to the full E chord..sounds amazing on that guitar.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Jason - much appreciated. Such a great song - hope you're having fun with it! Shane

[@gjmarc]

Thanks... another great one keep them coming.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Gilles - my best to you. Shane

[@gjmarc]

@@GuitarAtWork wow could not believe how it cool it was in the morning when we were in Ottawa... but the leaves were beautiful

[@LindsayFProbert]

👌

[@guitarDad100]

"Hey Shane".....Wonderful cover of a classic. Thanks for sharing this video. As always I look forward to more great lessons.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you GD100 - always appreciate you taking the time to comment - I really had fun with this one. Shane

[@ds8680]

Alip Ba Ta

[@chaddudek5048]

Great lesson! Love how you do some of these iconic electric guitar songs, on acoustic. The accessible, friendly style of your lessons is awesome.

[@RafProductions3]

6:12

[@garyalgier4811]

Hey Joe where you going with my beer in your hand!

[@gary-od4ql]

Wow! I just found you and I'm astonished at not only your teaching but my progress as well. I'm 70 and enjoying guitar. Thanks.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Gary - very happy to have you here with us, Shane

[@seangalbraith5286]

Excellent buddie. Thank you

[@amel1832]

thanks!!! very nice explanation

[@Maisy1000]

Shane you are the best!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Andy - much appreciated! Shane

[@freddysnightmare8391]

why do you charge a dollar just to join ? then what you have pay more & then more ?

[@rudobohl5116]

Wow that is really not that hard once you explane this and show how toi do it! Great!

[@andydent1892]

The best tutorial I have seen bar none. Thank you

[@nixon9346]

Very nice teaching i cant wait to take my guitar

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Nixon - very glad to hear that and happy to have you here with us! Shane

[@grahamman80]

Thanks for uploading and not over-explaining. Any chance we can get a video of the solo.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Graham - much appreciated and good suggestion. Cheers, Shane

[@spockboy]

Cool! Can you do "Wind Cries Mary" please? thanks!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Great suggestion SpockBoy - thanks for that. Glad to have you here with us! Shane

[@spockboy]

@@GuitarAtWork Ill put the notifications on in case you post it. Thanks in advance. :)

[@jelenalola9419]

dude you rock!!!!!!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Jelena. My best to you! Shane

[@cronanodoibhlin7982]

Brilliant lesson Shane. Thank you

[@shanebratton8339]

big money!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Big money for sure Shane! Shane

[@blendi3825]

The second song i am learning from you and have to admit it, naild straight on. You’re a great teacher 👍

[@jimpierce8936]

Love your lesson if you have time . How about guitar lesson eric clapton gin house THANKS FOR YOUR TIME

[@stonz82]

This is great! Guitar sounds awesome. Not sure if you take requests, but if you do Worried Life Blues would be a great one. Thanks for all you do!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Stonz - always good to hear from you and that's a great request - Thanks! Shane

[@Larrymarx]

Great lesson, thank you so much for taking the time to make and post this video♪♫♪

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Larry - glad you enjoyed. Cheers, Shane

[@FernandoMorientesss]

Top class my man

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Fernando - much appreciated. Glad to have you here with us. Cheers, Shane

[@Habdragon11]

Beauty lesson of this classic tune Shane! A song request if I may.. Hard Sun by Eddie Vedder. Cheers!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Crazy! A great suggestion and it's on the list for sure Shane

[@2696ize]

Great lesson !

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank Mike - much appreciated. Cheers! Shane

[@Dutcharmytent]

Have been watching your videos for years and learnt so much.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you! A fabulous comment to receive - really makes my day. My best to you and plenty more to come - cheers! Shane

[@sovdds2778]

ohhh man thanks, ive trying to play this for a long time 😍

[@maxitomix]

Again. A perfect lesson. Thanks for doing them.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Max - glad you enjoyed. Cheers! Shane

[@MrZakkour]

Why the switch to Patreon? Will you no longer update tabs on your original website?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hi Zak - thanks for bringing that up - it is difficult to maintain my weekly teaching schedule and upload regularly to KZbin - the online effort, as fun as it is to do, is a significant commitment - just trying to keep it all going. Cheers! Shane

[@conycoone1073]

hey shane witch kind of Taylor gitaar are you playing ?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hi Cony - It's an 814CE. Cheers! Shane

[@terryjohnson7389]

Wonderful teacher really knows how to interest people in his craft.

[@antoniogil5156]

Best way to play this song on an acoustic. Nice and simple. Thank you.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Antonio - my best to you. Cheers, Shane

[@ThePonderingPiper]

Billy Roberts is the original author of this song...

[@GuitarAtWork]

Right - thanks Geir. Cheers! Shane

[@jasonjamesbradshaw]

Excellent lesson! Thank you

[@TheRoadrunner1982]

Thanks

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad you enjoyed Jonny - best, Shane

[@SunshineSmiles189]

That was amazing!! You just gave me so much confidence now that you broke that down and made it super accessible. I am going for that intro! I’m going to try!! It doesn’t look too bad at all now. I was terrified at first, but you truly do explain things well. Thanks a bunch!!!

[@DanielVenadjv]

Can't find my way home by Stevie Winwood Blind Faith guitar lesson request. Danny North Carolina

[@oilligor1060]

Thank you very much,you put a smile on my face.You have a new fan.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Oilligor - so great to hear that and very happy to have you here with us! Shane

[@paul360m]

Awesome….

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Paul - glad to have you here with us. Cheers, Shane

[@woodytfc]

I'm 8 seconds in and the like has been initiated.....great cover Shane thank you.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Woody - much appreciated! Shane

[@michelebriggs4827]

Excellent lesson! Thank you for sharing. Guitar sounds fantastic. Do you mind sharing how you record?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Michele - very glad you enjoyed it. I plug the guitar directly into the mixer and record using Logic ProX. I add a little reverb and compression while mixing. Cheers! Shane

[@philipjanek3864]

Where is the walking bass and guitar line during the bridge? Good video anyway 😆

[@ju-ju27]

Great song and great lesson. Thank you sir.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you. Cheers! Shane

[@danielk8149]

I nailed everything but the rolls right out the gate I've always struggle with those darn things this guy's a great teacher

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Daniel - my best to you! Shane

[@danielk8149]

@@GuitarAtWork thank you for the great content 👍

[@jimincornwall1925]

Awesome as usual - Great old song. Thanks Shane

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Jim - much appreciated - Cheers! Shane